UAV GNSS: The Foundation for Autonomous, Critical Missions
The sky is the new frontier for commerce and critical operations. As Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) take on increasingly complex and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) missions, the demand for reliable, high-integrity navigation is paramount. This shift is driving innovation in the core technology that guides these autonomous platforms: the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver.
Reliable GNSS Navigation with High Integrity
Just as ADAS relies on precise positioning for safe ground vehicle autonomy, UAVs depend on a constant, trustworthy stream of location, speed, and orientation data. High-performance, multi-frequency GNSS receivers are the cornerstone of this capability. They work in tandem with the vehicle’s perception sensors (LiDAR, cameras) and, crucially, with an Inertial Navigation System (INS). This GNSS/INS integration is vital, extending positioning reliability and availability in challenging environments and providing the essential 3D vehicle orientation needed for complex maneuvers.
Integrity and Robustness for Mission Success
For critical missions, “accurate” is not enough—the positioning must be safe. Our technology provides the necessary integrity monitoring by continuously outputting the uncertainty of the current position. This crucial indicator allows the flight control unit to determine if the positioning data is safe enough to execute planned maneuvers, ensuring compliance with the highest safety standards, such as those being developed for BVLOS operations.
Furthermore, in an environment where GNSS signals are increasingly vulnerable, resilient navigation is non-negotiable. Our receivers come equipped with built-in Advanced Interference Mitigation (AIM+) technology, offering best-in-class security against radio interference, jamming, and spoofing. This robustness ensures that your UAV remains on course and mission-ready, even in contested airspace.
Low-SWaP Design for Unmanned Systems
Engineered specifically for the constraints of unmanned systems, our GNSS solutions feature a Low-SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) design. This compact form factor facilitates easy integration into a wide variety of UAV platforms, from multi-rotors to fixed-wing systems, without compromising on the centimeter-level accuracy and multi-constellation tracking essential for precision applications.
Choose our GNSS solutions to ensure your autonomous aerial missions are guided by the highest standards of accuracy, integrity, and resilience.