Wheelies Develops Autonomous Navigation System for Drone Swarms
The technology combines data from multiple sources to support navigation.
Russian robotics software developer Wheelies has built a demonstrator of an integrated navigation subsystem for drone swarms. The technology combines data from GNSS, computer vision systems, and ground-based radio beacons in a single navigation framework. This allows drones to determine their position and navigate even if satellite signals are disrupted or lost.
At the core of the system is a hardware-and-software module installed on each drone. It runs on an onboard computer and communicates with the flight controller. The system continuously assesses the quality of incoming signals and determines the drone’s position using the most reliable data source available.
The integrated navigation subsystem will become one of the technological components of Wheelies’ drone management software platform. The company is continuing to develop additional modules, including systems for data exchange between drones, collision avoidance, and local coordination of joint operations.
