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At IDEX 2025, VentureOne, ADASI, and the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) formalized an agreement and unveiled Saluki and Perceptra, two advanced autonomous flight technologies.
Developed by TII and produced by VentureOne, Saluki is a high-security flight control technology, while Perceptra enables GPS-less navigation. Following the unveiling, ADASI, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems manufacturer, adopted these technologies to enhance security, resilience, and precision in autonomous aerial operations.
Saluki is a secure, high-performance flight controller and mission computer with Zero Trust architecture. With PX4 compatibility, Gen AI capabilities, and 300 TOPS compute power, it supports multi-vehicle management for mission-critical defense applications.
Perceptra is a vision-based system that ensures reliable navigation without GPS, allowing aerial platforms to operate in GNSS-denied environments. It features visual relocking, low navigation errors, and easy integration across platforms for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare.
Limitations of GPS Technology
Global Positioning System (GPS) technology supports applications from everyday smartphone use to critical defense and military operations. However, the reliance on GPS has exposed vulnerabilities that can be exploited through techniques like jamming and spoofing.
In defense and security, compromised GPS signals can impact mission success and personnel safety, while in aviation, navigation errors may cause flight path deviations and operational disruptions. To address these vulnerabilities, the UAE has introduced Perceptra and Saluki—technologies designed to mitigate risks and ensure operational security.
Both VentureOne and TII are part of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), which oversees Abu Dhabi’s research and development ecosystem to advance transformative technologies with global impact. ADASI is part of the EDGE Group, the advanced technology and defense conglomerate.
Juma Al Kaabi, the CEO of ADASI, commented, “At ADASI, we integrate only the most advanced, field-proven technologies to ensure our UAVs operate with unmatched precision, resilience, and security, even in the most contested environments. Perceptra and Saluki provide exactly what next-generation UAVs require: secure, GPS-independent navigation and AI-powered mission control.”
Dr. Najwa Aaraj, CEO of TII, said, “Perceptra, with its GPS-less capabilities, and Saluki, with its sophisticated Zero Trust architecture, represent a significant leap in autonomous navigation with the potential to transform multiple sectors. From supporting safe travel in commercial flights, search-and-rescue missions with precise navigation, to enabling efficient urban drone logistics for deliveries in densely populated cities, these technologies have broad real-world applications.
“Their adaptability also makes them invaluable in defense, ensuring secure and resilient operations in even the most challenging environments. This collaboration reflects our commitment to developing advanced, dual-use technologies that serve both civilian and defense needs while positioning the UAE as a leader in next-generation autonomous systems.”
Reda Nidhakou, Acting CEO of VentureOne, also stated, “VentureOne is dedicated to ensuring that cutting-edge research becomes reality to make a positive impact and transform industries. Saluki and Perceptra are just two of many new innovations to come that will help ensure more resilient and safer drone operations in different sectors, starting with defense. We are working on a more comprehensive air autonomy and security portfolio that will play a central role in future drone operations.”
