Autopilot 1x
Veronte Autopilot for drone 1x is a miniaturized avionics system for the advanced control of autonomous vehicles. This high reliability control system can be easily customized for controlling drones, UAV, USV, eVTOL or UGV by the end user, at the time it maintains the high reliability needed in professional systems.
This unique UAV autopilot is developed in compliance with the aviation standards DO178C / ED-12, DO254 and DO160, providing the reliability evidence needed for UAV certification. It embeds a state-of-the-art suite of sensors and processors together with LOS and BLOS M2M datalink radio, all in a reduced size and weight.
Any Vehicle
User Customizable
Certification Datapack
GNSS-Attitude
Cloud Connectivity
Custom Control
User defined programs and control
Advanced Modes
Fly-by-camera, assisted manual, fully autonomous
100% Autonomous
Vehicle control, FTS, payload, lights, cargo release...
Autonomous Control
Autonomous
Main Veronte Autopilot for drones 1x functionality is the autonomous control of drones, eVTOL and unmanned vehicles. The embedded GNC algorithms permit the customization of control logics using a block diagram architecture. PID, Gain Scheduling, Total Energy Control, Maths, Logic, Execution Flow... blocks are combined for the customization of the control loops.
Fully autonomous, assisted manual, full manual and Fly-By-Camera control modes can be defined so the operator can take control at any time during the operation. Together with the vehicle and flight control, Veronte Autopilot 1x includes tools for the automatization and customization of payload, failsafe… to ensure 100% autonomous operations.
Any Vehicle
Any Vehicle
Veronte Autopilot for drone is installed in more than 500 vehicles with more than 100.000 flight time hours. The versatile control architecture makes it compatible with all kinds of vehicles, even the most complex vehicles and hybrid aircraft layouts.
Automations
Configure routines to trigger automatic actions
Programs
Define custom control laws and navigation strategy
VCP Protocol
Interface with onboard mission computer or custom CS
User Customizable
Customizable
Veronte Autopilot for drone 1x can be programmed for any vehicle layout and mission thanks to the Automations, Control Phases and Programs tools. The automations tool makes it possible to automatically trigger actions (phase change, activate payload, move servo, go to, parachute release…) once an event is detected (waypoint arrival, inside polygon, variable range, button…).
For applications in which extended customization is needed Veronte VCP protocol is available. It is the communication protocol used for interfacing all devices within the Veronte Ecosystem, permitting communications between Veronte Autopilot 1x and a Mission Computer onboard or a custom Ground Control Station (GCS) software.
Advanced Performance
Performance
Veronte Autopilot for drone offers a wide variety of advanced functionalities for the control of professional UAVs, UGVs, USVs and other vehicles.
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One Click Missions
Through a user-friendly interface, allows operators to program missions (such as mapping, surveillance, delivery…) and execute them doing a single “click”.
Sense & Avoid
Radar, LIDAR or transponder based, permits to perform collaborative and uncollaborative sense and avoid on autonomous missions.
Adaptive control
Gain scheduling and other adaptive control strategies can be configured for vehicles with variable plant during the mission such as: fumigation aircrafts, cargo delivery, tethered drone...
Control modes
Gain scheduling and other adaptive control strategies can be configured for vehicles with variable plant during the mission such as: fumigation aircrafts, cargo delivery, tethered drone...
Gimbal Control
Target pointing, fixed attitude from platform, fixed attitude from ground and follow control modes.
Simultaneous operation
Up to 64 units control & multiple control stations with control or monitoring permissions.
Communications
Satellite and 4G communications for BLOS operations and custom radio modules.
RTK
Positioning: precise positioning up to cm level is possible with the embedded GNSS module, no extra hardware needed.
GNSS-Attitude
Veronte Autopilot embeds dual GNSS for GPS positioning, providing GNSS attitude estimation (no magnetometer needed).
Redundant IMU
Embedded redundant IMU & barometer for increased reliability and performance.
Environmental Protection
Aluminium enclosure available for adding water protection up to IP67 level and EMI / EMC shielding.
Fly-by-camera
Aircraft control in the direction of camera pointing for drone control with a single operator.
Moving Operations
Vehicle control from moving vehicles, including follow me and relative mission functionalities.
Cuve-Navigation
Curve-based navigation permits to perform fully autonomous missions following 3D curves in space.
Sense & Avoid
Avoidance algorithms are included in the Veronte Autopilot for the automatic execution of sense and avoid maneuvers.
Avoidance Algorithms
Fixed and dynamic no go areas
Sense Compatibility
ADS-B, radar, LIDAR, Vision based…
Cloud Connectivity
4G connection and online fleet management
Sense & Avoid / UTM
Sense & Avoid
Veronte Autopilot for drone 1x includes avoidance algorithms to automatically avoid fixed and moving obstacles by creating a virtual repealing force field surrounding it. ADS-B in, radar, LIDAR or other detection devices can be used to automatically generate these obstacles or it can be entered manually on the map.
With the embedded M2M module for 4G communications, the drone is connected to Veronte Cloud. It allows the user to monitor and control the UAV fleet from any computer connected to the internet at the time it can interface with databases for getting updates on no go areas, weather conditions…
Safety & Certification
Safety
The Veronte Autopilot for drone 1x is developed in compliance with the DO178C / ED-12 and DO254 standards ensuring software and hardware reliability. DO160 / MIL-STD-810 tests are performed to test vibration, temperature and other environmental conditions. All this makes available certification data packs for UAV certification according to STANAG 4671, 4702 or other standards.
Manufacturing process includes ESS (Environmental Stress Screening). It subjects the autopilot electronics to thermal and vibration cycles so latent defects are detected. Furthermore, it includes a dissimilar FTS microprocessor for triggering a Flight Termination System in case of a major autopilot failure. Veronte Autopilot 4x available for redundant architectures.
Certification Datapacks
Environmental Stress Screening
MTBF
Environmental tests
Datalink
LOS, SATCOM, 4G, Cloud
Custom Peripherals
Device interface without source code changes
CAN Expander
Extended I/O and CAN Bus architectures
System Architecture
Architecture
Limitless system architectures can be defined using the Veronte Autopilot system. The Veronte Autopilot Integration Kit includes all components recommended for a first integration (Autopilot 1x, BCS control station, datalink, HIL simulator & accessories). Besides the internal LOS + 4G module, other configurations are possible: SATCOM, external datalink, cloud connectivity…
Veronte Autopilot for drone 1x includes a wide number of I/O for the connection of devices (transponder, radar, LIDAR, gimbal…). It allows us to define custom communications protocols. With Veronte CEX, the number of I/O can be extended and complex and large CAN Bus networks can be created.
All in one box
One box
Veronte Autopilot for drone is a miniaturized avionics system. It has been reduced in both size and weight so it can be installed in all kinds of vehicles. Including flying drones and ground and surface vehicles. Worldwide DEM (Digital Elevation Model) model is stored inside the autopilot enabling operations all around the world.
Autopilot electronics embeds all sensors needed for autonomous UAV, USV and UGV control, including GNSS, IMU, Magnetometer, Barometer, Pitot… . It enables advanced features such as RTK-RTCM positioning or GNSS-based attitude estimation. Onboard data logger functions permit the autopilot to work as a black-box. Veronte Pipe software is provided at no cost.
Embedded Sensors
Dual GNSS, IMU, magnetometer, Barometer...
Datalogger
Onboard, control station and event triggered datalogs
Advanced
Worldwide DEM, RTK, GNSS-Attitude, FTS, LOS, 4G
| Mechanical | |
|---|---|
| Enclosure | Anodized aluminium |
| Weight (Including Radio Module) | 190g / 90g (no enclosure) |
| Size | 63×39.6×67.9mm / 52.6×34.7x55mm (no enclosure) |
| Protection Rating | IP67 |
| Mounting | M4 screws |
| Temperature Range (No Convection) | -40 to 65ºC |
| Pressure Port Diameter | 2.4mm |
| RF Connectors (Radio / GPS / 4G) | SSMA jack female |
| Vibration Isolation | Embedded |
| Compatible Platforms | |
|---|---|
| Platform Type | Aircrafts: Fixed wing, VTOL, aerial targets, hybrid systems, multicopters, parafoil, paraglider, surface vehicles…Other: Surface vehicles (USV), ground vehicles (UGV), robot, custom platforms |
| Control Surfaces | Aileron, flap, elevator, rudder, gas, v-tail, x-tail, elevon, flaperon, ruddervator, cyclic, collective, throttle, custom servo mixing… |
| Engine | Electric & combustion, multiple engine support |
| Sensors | |
|---|---|
| Static Pressure | 1x 0-103kPa | 1x 1-120kPa | 1x 30-110kPa |
| Dynamic Pressure | 1x 3Pa (5kt 8km/h sea level) to 6900Pa (206kt 382km/h sea level) Up to 1570kt 2900km/h with optional external sensor |
| Accelerometers (3 Axes) | 2x up to ±16g | 1x up to ±24g | maintained maneuver (peaks up to ±32g) |
| Gyroscopes (3 Axes) | 3x ±125deg/s to ±2000deg/s (compensated) |
| Magnetometers (3 Axes) | 2x up to 16G | 1x up to 8G |
| GPS | Dual GNSS, 72 channels, RTK & RTCM – GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Voltage | Input voltage sensor |
| Temperature | Internal temperature sensor |
| I / O (On base hardware – Expansion boards available) | |
|---|---|
| Vin | 2x (6.5-36V) DC |
| Power | 5W (w/o M2M) / 9W (3G) / 15W (2G) |
| PWM / GPIO | Up to 16 |
| RS232 | 1x |
| RS485 | 1x |
| DIGIN | Up to 6 |
| VOut | 5 & 3.3V |
| FTS | Deadman outputs |
| CAN Bus | 2x |
| ADC | 5x |
| EQEP | 1x |
| I2C | 1x |
| UART | 1x |
| USB | 1x |
| Data Link | |
|---|---|
| 400MHz | 410-480MHz / 115kbits/s / 120km Encrypted LOS |
| 900MHz | 902-928MHz / 115kbit/s / 90km Encrypted LOS |
| 2.4GHz | 2400-2483MHz / 115kbit/s / 30km Encrypted LOS |
| Other | External radio module via RS232, satcom, 4G |
| Operation | |
|---|---|
| User Access Level | Unlimited user creation with selectable functionalities |
| Selectable Units | Selectable units or custom unit creation |
| Workspace | Drag & drop telemetry displays (LCD, text, gauge, LED…) with configurable colors & sizes |
| Map View | Selectable form main map sources (google maps, mac, open maps…) or customizable using JPG/PNG images |
| Control | Configurable phases & control channels Cascade PID control or adaptive control. |
| Advanced Maneuvres | Veronte Pursuit: follow another Veronte equipped aircraf Skimming: perform an aggressive maneuver at a low AGL |
| Multiple Platforms | Simultaneous platform control from the same control station |
| Multiple Control Stations | Multiple control stations available for controlling or monitoring |
| Route | Intuitive user interface for waypoint & route creation Inflight mission edit. |
| Mapping Tools | Automatic mapping route generation by selecting the target surface & camera parameters. |
| Payload | Camera gimbal, tracking antenna, transponder, camera shooter… |
| Flight Modes | Fully autonomus flight, assited control & manual control |
| Safety Pitot | Safety pilot can take manual aircraft control at any time during the operation. Joystick can be connected by wire to the control station or using an onboard receiver. |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Fail Safe Modes | Configure custom automatic actions to take place on event detection Actions: go home, parachute deployment, glide… Events: flight time, distance, data link lose, GPS lose, waypoint reach, sensor value… |
| Warnings | Customizable visual & sound warnings |
| Qualification | DO-178B / ED-12, and DO-254 evidences for airworthiness certification |
| FTS | Dissimilar microprocessors and regulation stages. Configurable output for safety protocol activation on Veronte failure or manual activation |
| Redundancy | Dual & triple module redundant configurations |
| Fault Tolerant | Fail safe, fail operational for redundant configurations |
| Export | No export restrictions, ITAR free |
*Some functionalities may require an export permit. Please contact our team for further details.
Files
Autopilot 1x
Veronte Autopilot 1x (External Radio)
5150
Veronte Autopilot 1x (w/ 2.4GHz + BLOS Datalink - w/o ADS-B ) V4.5
5500
Veronte Autopilot 1x (w/ 400MHz & 900MHz + BLOS Datalink - w/o ADS-B ) V4.5
5750
Veronte Autopilot 1x (w/ 900MHz + BLOS Datalink - w/o ADS-B ) V4.5
5500
