Guidance, Navigation & Control Solutions (GNC) for Drones & UAVs

UAV Navigation is a leading developer of guidance, navigation and control solutions (GNC) for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Our highly reliable autopilots, navigation systems and other rugged solutions have been selected by Tier 1 aerospace manufacturers for incorporation into a variety of platforms, including high-performance tactical UAS, VTOL fixed-wing platforms, aerial targets, and unmanned helicopters.

UAV Navigation is part of the Grupo Oesía, a 100% Spanish-owned private consortium whose members are dedicated to the development of cutting-edge technologies for the aerospace, defense and security industries. The Group has a well-established track record in providing avionics for platforms such as the Eurofighter EF-2000, F-18 combat aircraft, and Airbus A400M Atlas, and is currently involved in state-of-the-art unmanned aircraft projects including Eurodrone and the Future Combat Air System.

Autopilots

VECTOR-600

Advanced flight control computer for fixed-wing & VTOL UAVs

The VECTOR-600 is UAV Navigation’s most advanced autopilot, featuring built-in physical and logical redundancy that allows it to deliver accurate estimates of attitude and position even in the case of any individual sensor failure. Designed to DO-178C standards, the unit’s easily-configurable software allows users to quickly define a wide range of autonomous actions.

The system’s hardware has been designed to meet a range of exacting standards including MIL-STD-810F for environmental conditions and MIL-STD-461F for EMI/EMC.

VECTOR-400

Mil-spec autopilot designed for aerial targets

The VECTOR-400 is a cutting-edge autopilot that has been specifically developed for aerial target applications, and is built to withstand the rigors of highly dynamic maneuvers and high-speed flight. The system provides exceptional performance even under GNSS-denied conditions such as jamming, and features fully autonomous operation and built-in physical and logical redundancy.

The compact autopilot is easy to integrate into many avionics systems, and offers integrated datalink options. It has been designed to a range of military standards including MIL-STD-461 for EMI/EMC.

Navigation Systems

GNSS-Denied Navigation Kit

Combined AHRS and visual navigation for reliable dead reckoning

The GNSS-Denied Navigation Kit combines our POLAR-300 AHRS with our VNS01 Visual Navigation System and a reliable ADS (Air Data System) to provide precise and stable dead reckoning navigation under GNSS-denied conditions. Able to detect and counter sophisticated modern jamming and spoofing threats, it maintains error rates as low as 1% over covered distances.

The compact and lightweight system features simplified wiring for easy integration, and is ideal for Class I and II UAVs.

POLAR-300

Combined air data, AHRS & INS unit for UAVs

The POLAR-300 combines an air data system and MEMS-based AHRS and INS with redundant IMUs to provide a high-performance solution for precision attitude estimation and dead reckoning navigation. It is compatible with UAV Navigation’s DGC01 Dual GNSS Compass for further accuracy enhancements in static applications.

The unit is packaged in a rugged aerospace-grade anodized aluminium enclosure, and is easily integrated into a wide range of platforms.

POLAR-500

AHRS-IMU system with dual GNSS compassing

The POLAR-500 is a combined Air Data and Attitude Heading Reference System that also incorporates a dual GNSS compass, providing precise attitude and heading estimation capabilities and delivering azimuth and elevation angles through an ARINC 429 standard output. The system is ideal for providing stabilization and pointing capabilities for UAV SATCOM antennas.

The compact and low-power unit is packaged in a rugged aluminium enclosure, and is easily integrated into a wide range of platforms.

VNS01

Visual navigation system for GNSS-denied environments

The Visual Navigation System (VNS01) utilizes an onboard camera and sophisticated visual odometry and pattern recognition techniques to create an internal map that can be utilized for uninterrupted positioning and navigation under GNSS-denied conditions. Integrating with other onboard sensors, the system can be used to provide the flight computer with high-accuracy absolute position, orientation and relative movement calculations.

The compact and lightweight unit features simple wiring and has been specifically designed for NATO Category I and II UAS.

DGC01

Dual GNSS compass for high-accuracy heading estimation

The DGC01 provides high-performance heading estimation without reliance on magnetic sensors, delivering accuracy of up to 0.3 degrees under both static and dynamic conditions. Utilizing GNSS interferometry, it can be used to improve the heading estimation provided by the existing system, or as a backup capability for instances where magnetometer performance is affected by electromagnetic disturbances.

MG01

Self-contained magnetometer for dynamic UAV applications

The MG01 is a self-contained magnetometer designed to provide precision 3D magnetic field readings under highly dynamic conditions. It can be easily installed on UAV wings or fuselages, allowing it to be placed away from other onboard systems that can interfere with magnetic readings. Featuring advanced algorithms, the MG01 can be used to provide the autopilot with improved heading information as well as attitude calculations.

Ground Control Station Hardware & Software

GHU-100

GCS hardware hub for multi-peripheral networking

The GHU-100 Ground Hub Unit is designed to provide a unified networking capability for complex GCS setups, connecting together computers, multiple datalinks, joysticks and a variety of other essential hardware. Providing a wide variety of I/O including serial, Ethernet, CAN, ADCs and more, the system features a proprietary RTOS for enhanced safety and security.

With an IP66 rating, the rugged unit is ideal for maritime USV operations as well as UAV and UGV control stations.

Visionair

Ground control station software for mission planning & analysis

UAV Navigation’s Visionair ground control station software offers an intuitive all-in-one solution for UAV mission planning, execution and post-analysis. The highly customizable interface allows users to create and modify flight plans with the most efficient waypoint distribution, and offers a wide range of useful features including gauges, alarms, and Google Earth 3D visualizations.

Mission Control Computers

VECTOR-MCC

Mission control computer enabling independent payload management

The VECTOR-MCC is a UAV mission control computer that provides a separate payload and mission management capability that is independent of the autopilot, allowing developers to create a segregated architecture that eliminates flight safety risks in the case of MCC failure. This in turn enables drivers to be developed separately for payloads that are not critical for UAV control, and also greatly facilitates DAL certification.

The VECTOR-MCC also enhances the I/O capabilities of the VECTOR autopilot, allowing a range of third-party hardware to be interfaced with the system.

Simulators

VECTOR-HIL

Hardware-in-the-loop UAV training simulator

VECTOR-HIL is an advanced hardware-in-the-loop UAV simulator that is ideal for operator training as well as product demonstrations. Utilizing sophisticated and dynamic software models, the system realistically emulates a range of environmental and weather conditions as well as sensor inputs, providing a full 3D visualization of the UAV and its surroundings.

VECTOR-SIL

Software-in-the-loop UAV simulator for basic testing & training

The VECTOR-SIL software-in-the-loop simulator enables pilots to train with simulated missions based on the Visionair GCS software, allowing them to check flight plans and safety conditions and to test new and advanced functionality.

The compact unit can be connected directly to a laptop or PC, allowing users to quickly get up and running and undergo safe and realistic training.

Peripherals

FDR01

Flight data recorder for UAVs & unmanned systems

The FDR01 Flight Data Recorder captures and logs telemetry, sensor data, and control commands over a serial interface, with more than 4000 hours of recording capacity. With a compact footprint and IP66-rated enclosure, it is ideal for USVs and UGVs as well as drones.