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Unmanned Systems Technology 87 www.highpowermedia.com Issue 05: December/January 2016 Issue 06: February/March 2016 Fuel cell propulsion Is this the unmanned way ahead? Sense and avoid Analysing a key technology Falco UAV dossier Investigating a hawk-eyed Italian UST 05 :DEC 2015/JAN 2016 UK £15,USA$30,EUROPE e 22 www.unmannedsystemstechnology.com www.ust-media.com Heading your way Navigation technologies assessed Antenna systems Design options for every task www.unmannedsystemstechnology.com www.ust-media.com Inspector Mk2 Multi-mission USV gives up its secrets UST 06 : FEB/MARCH 2016 UK £15,USA$30,EUROPE e 22 Dossier: Selex ES Falco UAV We take an in-depth look at this Italian UAV and its exceptional vision capabilities Focus: Sense and avoid systems We report on the technological challenges of enabling UAVs to sense and avoid obstacles and other aircraft Dossier: RCV Engines DF70 This rotary valve four-stroke brings fresh thinking to the UAV engine market – how was it developed? Show report: DSEI Our round-up of some of the highlights from the 2015 Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition Focus: Fuel cells We bring you up to date on developments in fuel cell technologies, and their promise for unmanned systems Show reports: CUAV Expo, InterDrone and CUAV Show Our review of some of the more interesting developments announced at these US and UK shows Insight: SLAM How simultaneous localisation and mapping will allow unmanned systems to navigate around unfamiliar areas Dossier: ECA Inspector Mk2 USV We look at how this core of a selection of systems meets the needs of marine customers looking for a complete capability Focus: Antenna systems Guidance on the technologies and design options available for this key element of unmanned systems Dossier: Northwest UAV NW-44 We report on what went into developing this pioneering small-displacement, single-cylinder two-stroke that has been designed specifically for UAVs Insight: Unmanned ground systems With commercial driverless cars and transport systems set to appear on our roads before long, we report on developments in the technology Focus: Navigation systems There are various directions engineers can take regarding navigation sensor technology and integration. We explore the options Insight: LunarX challenge Private-sector teams are vying to be the first to land an autonomous rover on the Moon. We review the contenders for this prestigious prize