Auterion has launched Skynode S, a fully integrated autopilot and mission computer that enables UAS (unmanned aerial systems) to take advantage of the Auterion software stack. Skynode S is highly suited to a wide variety of commercial applications, especially use cases that require computer vision capabilities for precise execution.
The fully integrated autopilot for drones and robotics combines a flight controller and mission computer to unlock the full functionality of Auterion’s software platform. The more capable hardware features the FMUv6x flight management unit from the current Skynode X family and a powerful mission computer with a dedicated neural processing Unit for AI and computer vision applications.
Skynode S is a compact, low-cost, chip-down design that is thinner and lighter than previous Skynode models. It can power all types of vehicles with up to eight motors/servos, including larger fixed-wing platforms, and is specifically designed to enable the deployment of unmanned systems running AI and computer vision applications at quantity.
The new capability has seen hundreds of test flights and demonstrated mission success in a number of operational environments. Skynode S will also be available for government and military applications.
Key specifications and features of Skynode S include:
- NDAA Compliant
- Standard 30.5mm x 30.5mm 4-hole mounting
- Direct 8S LiPo/LiIon input without a power module
- Single connection to most Quad ESCs (signals and power) and up to 8 motors/servos in total
- Works out-of-the-box with many USB cameras
- Supports two MIPI cameras
Lorenz Meier, CEO of Auterion, commented: “Skynode S is low-cost, extremely compact, and will be produced in the tens of thousands, introducing unprecedented scale to the western drone industry for the first time.”
