Drone swarming

The capabilty requirements for this system were developed in consultation with ADF representatives and experts in drone technologies, robotics, combat, and ADF battlespace management and interoperability.

 

The drone contol system also integrates object detection to facilitate targeting, obstacle avoidance and threat detection functionality. World leading AI acceleration hardware is used to deliver best in class capability with low CSWAP.

 

Integrated object detection and swarming logic allows each drone (and the swarm as a whole) to identify and respond to emerging threats, obstacles and targets.

The drone control system augments traditional capabilities including:

  • indentifying and attacking targets within a pre-defined area of engagement,

  • patrol an area and respond to threats targets and obstacles.

  • configurable mission scenarios, such as return to base on mission fail.

 

Specific capabilites for the drone have been estimated to be:

  • target range equal or greater than AIM-9 sidewinder (~35km).

  • payload 1 kg RDX, similar to Ukraine FPV payloads.

  • high horizontal speed (comparable to best in class commercial alternatives such as DJI inspire 3).

  • low cost (1/10th cost of DJI inspire 3; 1/30th the cost of Sidewinder per/ kg payload).