Uncrewed Systems Technology 047 l Aergility ATLIS l AI focus l Clevon 1 UGV l Geospatial insight l Intergeo 2022 report l AUSA 2022 report I Infinity fuel cell l BeeX A.IKANBILIS l Propellers focus I Phoenix Wings Orca

Read all back issues online www.ust-media.com UST 47 :DEC/JAN 2023 UK £15,USA$30,EUROPE e 22 In training Focus on using deep learning networks for image analysis Cutting edge Advances in propeller designs to generatemore lift for longer Take a load off Howmanaged autorotationmakes theATLIS cargo carrier cost-effective and energy-efficient 4 The launch of the Artemis space programme in November 2022 is a testament to determination. It has struggled to overcome delays for more than 10 years, with hydrogen leaks repeatedly halting the countdown. Now though, the uncrewed Orion capsule, launched by the giant SLS rocket, has travelled further than any other manned spacecraft, to the dark side of the Moon and back. Photographs show unparalleled detail on the surface of our lunar satellite. But the programme, which we detailed in the Space insight in our previous issue ( UST 46, October/November 2022), is also notable for using the uncrewed module to test technologies before risking a human crew. The mannequins on board are providing vital data on the performance of the module and its control systems throughout the mission. That feedback is forming the basis of a return to the Moon for humans in the next few years, and the possibility of establishing a lunar base. This role of using uncrewed systems to test out technology also extends to the depths of the ocean. For example, using machine learning to identify unexploded munitions on the seabed (see Platform One in this issue) is just one of the ways AI applications are being used to keep humans safe; we also explore using AI to monitor wind turbines in our Focus on page 38. Nick Flaherty | Technology Editor To the Moon and back Editorial Director Ian Bamsey Deputy Editor Rory Jackson Technology Editor Nick Flaherty Production Editor Guy Richards Contributor Peter Donaldson Technical Consultants Paul Weighell Ian Williams-Wynn Dr Donough Wilson Prof James Scanlan Design Andrew Metcalfe andrew@highpowermedia.com UST Ad Sales Please direct all enquiries to Freya Williams freya@ust-media.com Subscriptions Frankie Robins frankie@ust-media.com Publishing Director Simon Moss simon@ust-media.com General Manager Chris Perry Intro | December/January 2023 December/January 2023 | Uncrewed Systems Technology Volume Nine | Issue One December/January 2023 High Power Media Limited Whitfield House, Cheddar Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4EJ, England Tel: +44 (0)1934 713957 www.highpowermedia.com ISSN 2753-6513 Printed in Great Britain ©High Power Media All rights reserved. Reproduction (in whole or in part) of any article or illustration without the written permission of the publisher is strictly prohibited. While care is taken to ensure the accuracy of information herein, the publisher can accept no liability for errors or omissions. Nor can responsibility be accepted for the content of any advertisement. SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscriptions are available from High Power Media at the address above or directly from our website. Overseas copies are sent via air mail. 1 year subscription – 15% discount: UK – £75; Europe – £90 USA – £93.75; ROW – £97.50 2 year subscription – 25% discount: UK – £135; Europe – £162 USA – £168.75; ROW – £175.50 Make cheques payable to High Power Media. Visa, Mastercard, Amex and UK Maestro accepted. Quote card number and expiry date (also issue/start date for Maestro) ALSO FROM HPM THE COMMUNICATIONS HUBOF THE RACING POWERTRAINWORLD SHANETECKLENBURG: Unleashingextrahorses NOV/DEC 2022 UK £15,US/CN$25,EUROPE e 22 www.highpowermedia.com RADICAL INJECTIONOPTIMISATION Appliance of science to a 401 FordV8 CLASSIC SUPERBIKE SECRETS Revitalising the Kawasaki ZXR THEHIDDEN LIFEOF ENGINES Focus on advanced simulation tools ISSUE017 | JAN/FEB2023 UK£15 USA$30 EUROPE€22 E-MOBILITY ENGINEERING THE COMMUNICATIONS HUB OF THE ELECTRIFIED POWERTRAIN Gentle probing Nottoohot, nottoocold Non-destructivewaysof testingEVbatteries Thermalmanagementsolutions forEVbatterychargingandsafety Sites of the future ECE’sworkonelectrifying Doosanexcavators The USE network Having now provided several enterprises around the world with the support and connections they need to implement efficient and sustainable technological solutions, we’re keen to continue expanding this free service. If the uncrewed vehicle and/or system you’re working on could benefit from some independent advice, from engineers specialising in the appropriate field, then please do get in touch. Email your question/challenge/dilemma/predicament to thenetwork@uncrewedsystemsengineering.com or visit www.uncrewedsystemsengineering.com and raise a case with us. All questions will be treated in the strictest confidence, and there’s no obligation whatsoever to follow any recommendations made.