Agilica is the developer of an innovative local positioning system that enables UAVs to take off, land and navigate with precision, even in highly dynamic and GPS-denied environments.
Unmanned Systems Technology (UST) is pleased to announce the addition of Agilica to our global supplier ecosystem. As a Silver-level supplier, Agilica showcases its Agilica Geolocation (AGL) system, a high-precision local positioning solution engineered to support mission-critical autonomous drone operations.
Originating as an R&D initiative at Belgium’s Royal Military Academy, Agilica combines deep technical expertise with extensive experience in the defense, maritime and robotics sectors. The AGL system leverages advanced ultra-wideband (UWB) radio technology to deliver centimeter-level positioning accuracy, even in environments affected by RF interference, multipath effects, jamming or spoofing. By creating a local coordinate system using fixed anchor nodes and passive mobile tags, AGL calculates precise real-time positioning via time-of-flight measurements, offering a resilient alternative to GNSS-dependent navigation.
Key features of the Agilica Geolocation (AGL) system include:
GPS-Independent Operation: Reliable navigation when satellite signals are jammed, spoofed, degraded or unavailable.
Centimeter-Level Accuracy: Positioning precision down to 10 cm for enhanced operational safety and control.
Interference Resistance: Robust performance in urban canyons, indoor facilities, maritime environments and other complex settings.
Passive, SWaP-Efficient Tags: Lightweight mobile tags with minimal impact on unmanned aircraft size, weight and power budgets, outputting GPS-compatible NMEA data via UART, CANbus or USB.
Highly Scalable Architecture: Mesh networking enables support for unlimited tag-equipped drones and thousands of ground-based assets.
Precise Time Synchronization: Anchor and tag synchronization within less than a nanosecond for reliable 360-degree positioning.
To learn more about Agilica’s high-precision local positioning solutions for UAVs, visit their full profile on Unmanned Systems Technology.
