Issue 45 | Uncrewed Systems Technology Aug/Sept 2022 Tidewie USV Tupan | Performance monitoring | Bayonet 350 | UAVs insight | Xponential 2022 | ULPower UL350i and UL350iHPS | Elroy Air Chaparral | Gimbals | Clogworks Dark Matter

Platform one ModalAI has launched a Qualcomm- based autopilot for its UAVs that weighs just 16 g (writes Nick Flaherty). The VOXL 2 autopilot integrates a PX4 real-time flight controller with an eight- core microcontroller with a performance of up to 15 TOPs, two TDK IMUs, a barometer and a 5G connection. There are interfaces to seven image sensors. VOXL 2 enables autonomy and comms for indoor and outdoor UAVs and robots with vision-based SLAM and AI for movement, and is designed specifically for GPS-denied autonomous UAVs with obstacle avoidance. With a 5G add-on card, VOXL 2 can be used beyond visual line of sight. The autopilot uses ModalAI’s Blue UAS Framework software developed as part of the US Department of Defense’s Blue SUAS2.0 project, and runs on Qualcomm’s Flight RB5 5G QRB5165 chipset to provide a US supply chain for parts. The company is also developing an autonomous mobile robot (AMR) reference design based on the same QRB5165 and VOXL 2 software. The AMR’s design uses the input from front and rear stereo 4K resolution image sensors for GPS-denied navigation in indoor environments. It also integrates ultrasonic object detection and 3D mapping from a 2D image sensor handled in the AI engine in the chipset. The VOXL2 autopilot integrates a PX4 real-time flight controller with an eight-core microcontroller Super-light autopilot Airborne vehicles ENABLING TECHNOLOGY EVERYWHERE Harwin’s connector products are proven to perform in extreme conditions, with shock, vibration and temperature range rigorously tested. Micro connectors start at 1.25mm pitch delivering 2A per contact, up to 8.5mm and 60A - we cover a wide range of applications for when SWaP matters most. With our quality, service, support, and highly reliable products, you can depend on Harwin. harwin.com Scan here for more Connect with confidence Connectors shown actual size Harwin UAV Uncrewed Systems June 22.indd 1 18/05/2022 13:55