Introducing Firefly
Lightweight autonomy system enables safe and reliable Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) flight. Capabilities include autonomous ship recovery and ship-to-shore CONOPS: Departure, approach, and precise cargo deliveries in unprepared, confined environments.
SHIP-TO-SHORE CONOPS | Safe Landing to Unprepared, Confined, Emission Control (EMCON) Environments
Firefly Key Features & Functionality
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Low size, Weight, and Power (SWaP)
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Ship Recovery (Acquisition and Landing) in Emission Control (EMCON) Environments
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Safe Landing in Unprepared, Confined Environments (Day or Night, with LiDAR)
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Obstacle Avoidance for Safe Autonomous Flight, Departure & Approach (with LiDAR)
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National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2023 Compliant
Capabilities can be separated or bundled to fit customer needs.
Firefly with LiDAR shown an the example vehicle above. We can help integrate our autonomy systems with a wide range of aircraft.
Preliminary Specs
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Weight: 900 g (2.0 lbs)
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Size: 10 x 11 x 13 cm (4 x 4 x 5 in)
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Perception: LiDAR, Infrared, and HD Camera Sensors
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Power: 12VDC, 70W
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Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet, USB, CAN bus, PPS
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Navigation: GNSS: Dual RTK GNSS-INS external module
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Environment: Landings on grass, gravel, concrete, or soil
Preliminary Specs
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Weight: 450 g (1.0 lbs)
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Size: 4 x 11 x 13 cm (1.5 x 4 x 5 in)
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Perception: Infrared and HD Camera Sensors
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Power: 12VDC, 50W
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Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet, USB, CAN bus, PPS
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Navigation: GNSS: Dual RTK GNSS-INS external module
