Issue 39 Unmanned Systems Technology August/September 2021 Maritime Robotics Mariner l Simulation tools focus l MRS MR-10 and MR-20 l UAVs insight l HFE International GenPod l Exotec Skypod l Autopilots focus l Aquaai Mazu

Read all back issues online www.ust-media.com UST 39 :AUG/SEPT 2021 UK £15,USA$30,EUROPE e 22 Exact replicas The latest in simulation tools New headings Autopilots advance tomeet the needs ofmodernUAV designs Sea breeze Ease of customisationmarks out the MaritimeRoboticsMariner surveyASV 4 The Covid-19 pandemic has thrust supply chain issues into the international spotlight. The increase in home deliveries has driven interest in unmanned systems, but not necessarily with UAVs buzzing around the sky to deliver to homes. Instead, plans are well-advanced for larger UAVs to deliver goods quickly between distribution hubs. A deal between DHL and UAV developer Dronamics will see same-day delivery between distribution centres in 2022 using its Black Swan aircraft (see UST 22, October/November 2018). At the same time, Pipistrel has been working with Honeywell and other suppliers on the Nuuva 300 with the same idea in mind, this time using a vertical take-off design, as we discuss in Platform One on page 6. Pipistrel expects to have the UAV in the air for commercial service in 2023. That of course requires safety certification, even when moving in proscribed corridors. This option has been taken only so far with UGVs (see our report on Exotec, page 72). As we report in Platform One though, an international standard has now been developed for low-speed Level 4 driverless pods to operate safely in the wider urban environment. That of course needs extensive testing, which is why simulation is so important (see page 34) All of this highlights the way autonomous systems are moving into society, with demand driven by the lessons of the pandemic. Nick Flaherty | Technology Editor Delivering the goods 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 Design Andrew Metcalfe UST Ad Sales Please direct all enquiries to Freya Williams [email protected] Subscriptions Frankie Robins [email protected] Publishing Director Simon Moss [email protected] General Manager Chris Perry Intro | August/September 2021 August/September 2021 | Unmanned Systems Technology Volume Seven | Issue Five August/September 2021 High Power Media Limited Whitfield House, Cheddar Road, Wedmore, Somerset, BS28 4EJ, England Tel: +44 (0)1934 713957 www.highpowermedia.com ISSN 2056-9823 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. UST SUBSCRIPTION OFFERS 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 DAVIDSALTERS: FromFormulaOne toHPD www.highpowermedia.com AUGUST 2021 UK £15,USA$25,EUROPE e 22 THE COMMUNICATIONS HUBOF THE RACING POWERTRAINWORLD SPRING/SUMMER 2020 U , U www.highpowermedia.com PORSCHE’S ELECTROMAGNETISM Inside a dominant 24-hour e-Drive THEULTIMATECONFIGURATION Developing a new-generationV16 EXTREMEPROGRESSION Tractor Pulling’s strength showdown FUTURE RACE ENGINE FUELS Alternatives to allow the IC engine to survive ISSUE010 | SUMMER2021 UK£15 USA$30 EUROPE€22 E-MOBILITY ENGINEERING THE COMMUNICATIONS HUB OF THE ELECTRIFIED POWERTRAIN Quiet please Wemakeanoise abouthow IrizarGroup developed its ie urban truck Sound advice Consumer protection FocusonNVHand the toolsEVengineers use to tackle it The latestdevelopments inbatterysafetysystems 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 unmanned 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 [email protected] or visit www.unmannedsystemsengineering.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.