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www.highpowermedia.com Unmanned Systems Technology 86 Issue 03: Summer 2015 Issue 04: Autumn 2015 Space systems The ExoMars autonomous mission Ultralight rotary power Austro Engine’s aero solution Cable assembly Advanced wiring analysed Autonomous mining What’s driving the technology? Autopilot systems Leading the way Batteries and chargers Developments in portable power USV technology Under the skin of surface craft Delair-Tech DT18 Flying beyond the line of sight UST 04 :AUTUMN/FALL 2015 UK £15,USA$30,EUROPE e 22 Dossier: UAV Solutions Talon 120 Ian Bamsey finds out why this is the state of the art in small, electric-powered fixed-wing autonomous aerial craft Focus: Cable harnesses How to serve an unmanned system’s need for power and signalling while minimising weight, space and cost Dossier: Austro Engine AE50R rotary and AE300 I4 turbodiesel Ian Bamsey investigates this Austrian company’s rotary power plant for UAV use, and its turbodiesel sibling Insight: Autonomous mining Autonomy is helping to boost safety and efficiency in mining. Nick Flaherty looks at the technology that’s pushing it forward Show report: AUVSI 2015 Highlights of some of the products and services on display at the recent AUVSI Unmanned System 2015 show in Atlanta Focus: Transponders Tom Withington explains the factors that need to be borne in mind when designing these safety-critical devices Insight: Space systems How is the space industry finding solutions to the particular problems for vehicle autonomy for Mars and Moon missions? Dossier: Delair-Tech DT18 We investigate this French UAV, which has been approved by the country’s aviation authority for beyond line-of-sight operations Focus: Autopilots As autopilot technology heads for some profound changes, we highlight the key developments Dossier: Rotron RT600 rotary What went in to building this twin-rotor UAV engine, from a company that makes only rotary power plants? Insight: Unmanned surface vehicles The challenges, technology and emerging applications for the burgeoning market for autonomous shipping Dossier: AMRC The UK’s Advanced Manufacturing and Research Centre is developing a UAV that can be built using rapid AM Focus: Motion control We explain the technology behind motion control systems, and offer some pointers as to where it’s heading Insight: Batteries Advances in battery technology take a long time to emerge in commercial products, but many are now coming into view