Unmanned Vehicles

Unmanned Vehicles - supported by its dedicated on-line intelligence service www.uvonline.com - is the world’s leading independent bi-monthly publication for the unmanned systems industry.

With a circulation of more than 5,000 and more than 25,000, senior-level readers in 120 countries, Unmanned Vehicles together with the annual Unmanned Vehicles Handbook deliver essential, in-depth and up-to-date coverage of technology developments, news, procurement data and civil/commercial market opportunities.

The aim of Unmanned Vehicles is to be THE source of information for both the industry professional and the user community.

Its portfolio of market-leading events in Europe, the US and Asia complement this dedicated information service with cutting-edge programmes and top-level speakers.

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Current Issue

3 Editorial Comment
As the fallout from the much-publicised WikiLeaks on Afghanistan continues, Darren Lake considers the operational implications for the unmanned sector.

News analysis
4 Australia announces Shadow buy
A review of some of the latest developments from around the unmanned systems industry.

6 Making waves
In the wake of UDT Europe, Deputy Editor Andrew White reports on how new unmanned underwater technology could provide additional MCM capabilities for navies.

8 Seeing the bigger picture
USAF Brig Gen Robert Otto speaks to North America Editor Scott R Gourley regarding current and future demands on the service’s UAS capabilities.

14 Solving the biggest problem in theatre
Andrew White looks at the potential for cargo UAVs in light of US Marine Corps operational requirements in Afghanistan.

20 Hybrid progress
Peter Donaldson looks at light, powerful heavy-fuel engines, high-power batteries and permanent magnet motor/generators for hybrid UAVs.

27 Sea change on the horizon
Much emphasis has been placed on the offshore patrol capabilities of USVs, but Andrew White examines how various countries are looking to utilise such systems for counter-terrorism work.

33 Mapping the future
Scott R Gourley reports on the US Army’s programme for autonomous UGV navigation as it completes a critical design review.

40 Local solutions
With Africa largely unexplored territory for UAS developers, Angus Batey considers how industry is attempting to break into this market.

44 Interview
Andrew White talks to Elbit Systems CEO Joseph Ackerman about the growing potential for unmanned systems in all environments.