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ADU2 Air Data Unit Air data aiding for resilient UAV navigation
ADU2 Air Data Unit

Air data aiding for resilient UAV navigation

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ADU2 Air Data Unit

The Advanced Navigation Air Data Unit 2.0 (ADU2) supplies pitot-derived airspeed, barometric altitude, and external temperature measurements to aerial platforms. Absolute and differential pressure sensing is paired with an external temperature sensor, while an internal backup pressure sensor adds redundancy if the primary pitot-static path becomes obstructed. Factory calibration supports measurement accuracy across a broad thermal range, and three variants cover maximum airspeeds from 63 m/s (122 kts) to 201 m/s (390 kts).

When coupled with an Advanced Navigation Certus Evo INS, the ADU2 provides velocity aiding that limits inertial drift when GNSS is unavailable or contested, helping preserve position and heading performance during dead reckoning. Its 120 g enclosure, 40 mA typical consumption at 5 V, and 20 Hz data output suit fixed-wing Group 1–3 UAVs, including platforms used for ISR, loitering munitions, kinetic interception, BVLOS operations, and autonomous aerial surveying and mapping.

ADU2-10 ADU2-30 ADU2-100
Maximum airspeed: 63 m/s (122 kts) 111 m/s (215 kts) 201 m/s (390 kts)
Minimum airspeed, full accuracy: 8.0 m/s (16 kts) 15 m/s (29 kts) 25 m/s (49 kts)
Airspeed resolution: 0.00005 m/s (0.0001 kts)
Accurately measured altitude: 0 to 10,300 m (0 to 34,000 ft)
Altitude resolution: 0.001 m (0.003 ft)
Temperature range: -20 to 60 °C full accuracy; -40 to 85 °C operational
Differential proof pressure: 75 kPa
Input operating voltage: 5 to 35 V (±10%)
Input protection: 40 V
Reverse polarity protection: 100 V
Typical power consumption: 40 mA @ 5 V
Pressure barb size: 4 mm; alternate size supported
Dimensions: 60 × 50 × 29 mm
Weight: 120 g
Interface: RS232 / RS422
Communication speed: 9600 bps to 1 Mbps
Protocol: Advanced Navigation Packet Protocol (ANPP)
Output data rate: 20 Hz

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