UAV equipped with visual navigation system with map matching flying over terrain
Autonomous UAV positioning in jammed areas

Visual Navigation

    • Ensures precise UAV localisation in GNSS-denied and jammed environments.
    • Operates autonomously without external signals, making UAVs resistant to electronic warfare.
    • Integrates flight data, visual odometry, and map matching for drift correction.
    • Uses a Kalman filter to process sensor data, determining position without GNSS reliance.
    • Provides full autonomy, accurate mission execution, and seamless compatibility with UAV systems.

Basic description

Visual Navigation system enables our MTS Unmanned Aerial Vehicle to accurately track its position in GNSS-denied and jammed environments. By integrating multiple sensor inputs, the system provides fully autonomous navigation without relying on external signals, making it a critical solution for mission continuity in contested areas.

Sensor data is processed using a Kalman filter and transmitted to the LPP autopilot for autonomous drone navigation. In the final mission phase, the Visual Navigation system employs optical tracking for precise target recognition and terminal flight path adjustment.

Technical description

For more details see lpp-uas.com website.