Uncrewed Systems Technology 044 l Xer Technolgies X12 and X8 l Lidar sensors l Stan UGV l USVs insight l AUVSI Xponential 2022 l Cobra Aero A99H l Accession Class USV l Connectors I Oceanology International 2022

48 3 June/July 2022 | Contents Uncrewed Systems Technology | June/July 2022 04 Intro We’ve changed our name embracing the gender inclusivity that’s essential to our industry’s continued progression 06 Platform one: Mission-critical info A new drive system for flapping wing micro-craft, a method of using radar data to protect marine vessels from GPS spoofing, an algorithm for predicting the behaviour of pedestrians and cyclists around driverless cars, and much more 20 In conversation: Jakub Weglarz DroneHub’s UGV-octocopter project manager explains how his education and professional experience has enabled him to address the challenges it raises 24 Dossier: Xer Technologies X12 and X8 These multi-rotor UAVs include gasoline two-strokes to give them the range for surveillance, inspection and public safety applications. Here’s how they were developed 38 Focus: Lidar sensors Fresh developments in Lidar technologies have improved their performance and widened their range of applications 48 Digest: Stanley Robotics Stan UGV Valet parking at airports joins the uncrewed age with the unveiling of this autonomous turnkey mobile robot 58 Insight: USVs How new maritime vessels are being designed to survive the unforgiving environments of the open ocean 66 Show report: AUVSI Xponential 2022 The first part of our in-depth review of the latest systems and technologies on show at this pre-eminent event 78 Dossier: Cobra Aero A99H The developers of this three-cylinder liquid-cooled engine explain what makes it ideal for the high-end UAV market 88 Digest: Accession Class USV Modularity enables this vessel to be adapted for roles ranging from port authority operations to offshore surveys 94 Focus: Connectors Uncrewed vehicles have special requirements when it comes to their internal connections, but suppliers can cater for them 104 Show report: Oceanology International 2022 Our round-up of the mission-critical uncrewed systems that were on display at this marine-focused exhibition 114 PS: Seabed 2030 project Details of how this project aims to map the entire seabed in high resolution by the end of the decade 24 58 78 88