- Fixed Wing UAV Platforms
- Rotary Wing UAV Platforms
- Unmanned Aerial Targets (UAT)
- VTOL UAV Platforms.

- Proven on a wide spectrum of fixed wing, rotary wing and aerial target platforms in worldwide operations.
- Runway, catapult launch (up to 25G) or even balloon drop take off.
- Runway landing, parachute recovery or even net landing on a moving vessel.
- Alternative landing sites.
- GNSS Denied Navigation.
- Sea-Skimming (7 m above sea level).
- Autorotation for rotary wing platforms.
- True helicopter performance.
- Stall Protection.
- Sea Operations.
- Suitable for High-subsonic operations (up to 650 km/h).
- Sustained +3G Maneuvers.
- Manual, Assisted-Manual, and Automatic Modes.
- Auto flight plan execution.
- Multi-Flight Plan Operations.
- Modify the operation in flight.
- Automatic actions on waypoints: suitable for cargo drop or camera shots.
- Custom Flight Phases: VECTOR-600 open architecture allows the user to easily customize autopilot gains in order to achieve custom behaviours on the aircraft.
- Multiple datalink management.
- Camera guided navigation.
- Referenced Navigation: excellent for fully automatic ISTAR operations.
- 3D Digital Elevation Model (DEM) for flight control.
- Predictive paths.
- Flight Termination System
- Autonomous Navigation without Radio Communication.
- Meaconing, Intrusion, Jamming, and Interference protection.
- Deterministic/Predictable behaviour (RTOS-based).
- Compact Unit.
- Easily Configurable.
- MULTI-UAV Operations.
- Geofencing.
- Flares and pyrotechnics control.
- Health Monitoring.
- Individually tested before delivery to ensure high quality performance.
- Integrated ADS.
- Dual High-end CPU.
- Tactical grade ADAHRS.
- Allows the target drone to be used against surface-to-air and air-to-air weapon systems.
- Exceptional performance to price ratio.
- Embedded simulation capabilities.
- Camera stabilization, pointing and control.
- Transponder.
- Servo.
- ECU.
- Radar/ Laser altimeter.
- RTK.
- Dual GNSS Compass.
- External Magnetometer.
- Flare and parachute activation for target drones.
Flight Modes
Mode
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Brief Description
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MANUAL
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The operator pilot has full control over the platform.
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TAKE-OFF
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The autopilot will execute the takeoff maneuver to make the platform go from the ground to flying in the air.
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AUTO
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AUTO mode executes the programmed Flight Plan (FP) based on waypoints.
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NAV-TO
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The autopilot flies to the specified coordinates, maintaining current altitude and airspeed.
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LOITER
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For Fixed Wing Platforms only.The autopilot will follow a circular pattern around the location where LOITER mode is engaged.
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HOVER |
For Rotary Wing Platforms only. The autopilot will maintain position, heading and altitude once HOVER mode is engaged and the platform is stopped.
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EMERGENCY | For Rotary Wing Platforms only. EMERGENCY mode may not be commanded directly by the operator and is the result of a failure in Magnetometer and/or GPS while being in any other operation mode. | |
SAFE
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The autopilot will command the aircraft to fly to a previously set Safety Altitude. Once achieved, it will automatically switch to LAND mode.
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DIRECTED
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The autopilot maintains current IAS, altitude and heading.
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LAND
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The autopilot executes the land maneuver, from its current flight mode to a predefined and even relative landing site.
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ASSISTED MANUAL
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The operator is able to over-command directly from the joystick/gamepad.
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UAV Navigation as a leading company in the autopilot market, knows the market and the clients needs so offers more flexibility at the time of selecting an autopilot. This provides a range of autopilots options in order to evaluate features and pricing costs. Although UAV Navigation provides different autopilot alternatives, the way they are used is the same so once you learn to use one of the autopilots, you will be able to use them all. This is achieved through the use of the same Ground Control Station software, Visionair, with an easy and user-friendly interface that helps the user to update, configure and execute the previously planned mission.
MECHANICAL / ENVIRONMENTAL
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Size (mm, H x W x L)
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45.0 x 68.0 x 74.5
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Weight
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180 g
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Enclosure Material
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Grade 6082 Aluminium Alloy
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Environmental Qualification
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MIL-STD-810
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EMC/EMI Qualification
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MIL-STD-461
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Temperature Range
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-40°C to +85°C
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IP Rating
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Designed to conform with IP66
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Humidity
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Up to 90% RH, non-condensing
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Shock survival
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500g 8ms 1/2 sine
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Integrated RF DataLink Options
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No Datalink
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ESD Compliant
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IEC 61.000-4-2-level 4
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Main Connector
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25-pin GLENAIR MWDM2L-25P-6E5-18
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37-pin GLENAIR MWDM2L-37P-6E5-18
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External Datalink Connector
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ELECTRICAL AND I/O
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Voltage Supply
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9 to 36 V DC
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Power Consumption
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2.5W
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GPIOs
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24
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PWM rate
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50Hz, 200Hz or 400Hz
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CAN
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2 (up to 1Mbps)
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Serial comm
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3 x RS-232 (up to 250kbps)
2 x RS-422/485 (up to 1Mbps)
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Analog Input
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8 ADC inputs with 12 bit resolution. Conversion extends from 0V to 3.3V
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GNSS Antenna Connector
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50 Ohm SMA Female
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GNSS Antenna Power Supply
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3.3V
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ADAHRS
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Roll, pitch, yaw range
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Continuous unrestricted
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Pitch & Roll error
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< 0.5ᵒ
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Heading error
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< 1ᵒ
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Horizontal Position Accuracy
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2.0 m CEP (GNSS available)
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Navigation Drift (Dead-reckoning)
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<30 m/min (continuous, not first minute only)
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Altitude Range
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-3000 ft to +36000 ft AMSL
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Altitude Accuracy
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50 ft
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Airspeed Ranges
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15-220 kt (43-450 kt version is also available)
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Gyro range
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+/-300 ᵒ/s (all axis)
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Accelerometers range
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+/-8 g, all axis (+/-15 g under request)
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IMU Sampling rate
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1KHz
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Internal Magnetometer
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3 axis
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Magnetometer attitude compensation
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Yes
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Multi-constellation GNSS capability
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72-channel receiver. GPS, SBAS, QZSS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo.
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Time to First Fix
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Cold Start: 26s. Hot Start: 1s
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REDUNDANCY AND SAFETY
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Waypoint Navigation
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400 waypoints saved in autopilot
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Dual IMU
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Yes
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Dual CPU
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Yes. 850MIPS CPUs (each with 16MB program flash & 256MB ram)
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Online sensors diagnostics
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Yes (Continuous Built-In Test, CBIT)
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Dual Power Supply
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Yes
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Flight Termination
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Deadman Output
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Sensor failure tolerance
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All single, several multiple
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VECTOR Break Out Board |
The VECTOR-600 Break Out Board provides the user an easy way to test or work with the unit before being installed in the platform.
VECTOR Installation Kit |
- GNSS Antenna (Tallysman 33-2410-00-5000).
- 37-Pin Connector Female (model: GLENAIR MWDM2L-37S-6E5-18).
- 25-Pin Connector Female (model: GLENAIR MWDM2L-25S-6E5-18).
Key features:
- Create your own Flight Control Laws. With VECTOR SDK, it is possible to implement your own flight modes and special functions.
- Work with the raw data provided by the in-house ADAHRS and GNSS, or use our optimized state estimation for attitude stabilization, guidance and navigation. A quaternion-based solution that avoids the gimbal-lock problems found in traditional systems. Make the most of our tested and optimized estimator to implement your own Flight Control Laws.
- Use the tested hardware (MIL-STD-810F, MIL-STD 461F and ISO 9001:2015) for your own purposes. Take advantage of the hardware features of the VECTOR to develop your project and adapt it to your requirements.
- Develop your own telemetry (TMTC/ICD) to communicate between the autopilot and the Ground Control Station.
- Make the most of VECTOR's connectivity. Work with the API to make the most of VECTOR's connection capabilities, with no need to worry about analysing component datasheets. This allows you to concentrate on what's important: the creation of flight control rules.
- Make the most of VECTOR's RTOS (Real Time Operating System). Execute different tasks with absolute precision and reliability. VECTOR's RTOS leads to a safer, more reliable system due to its predictability. Critical functions such us flight control tasks are prioritized to ensure flight safety.
- Make use of the code templates provided to develop your own logic. Reduce the time dedicated to programming tasks by using examples and templates.
- Option to contract training separately or remote support available during development.
- Extensive I/O Capabilities. VECTOR provides the necessary I/O capabilities to integrate a wide variety of advanced payloads.
Kit Contents:
- The VECTOR SDK includes example programs and skeleton projects offering access to all hardware functions in a C99 library with a documented API.
- SDK documentation.
- VECTOR Break Out Board.
Find more in the Knowledge Base.