R&D Blog

Follow our research and development journey through detailed technical posts about our drone project.

ResearchPrototyping

Testing Stealth Shapes with 3D Prints

April 15, 2024
Aerodynamics Team
8 min read

Our approach to rapid prototyping different airframe geometries using low-cost 3D printing and testing their radar cross-section.

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Autonomous SystemsFlight Testing

Our First GPS Autonomous Flight

March 22, 2024
Navigation Team
12 min read

A detailed breakdown of our autonomous navigation system and the results from our first fully autonomous test flight.

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Stealth TechnologyThermal Management

Minimizing Heat Signature: What Works?

February 8, 2024
Thermal Management Team
10 min read

Exploring various techniques for reducing infrared signatures in small drones, from material selection to active cooling.

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Swarm TechnologyAlgorithms

Developing Swarm Intelligence Algorithms

January 17, 2024
Software Team
15 min read

How we're implementing distributed decision-making for coordinated drone operations without centralized control.

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Materials ScienceStealth Technology

Composite Materials for Stealth Applications

December 5, 2023
Materials Team
9 min read

Results from our testing of various composite materials and their effectiveness in reducing radar reflectivity.

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ElectronicsPower Systems

Optimizing Power Systems for Extended Flight

November 12, 2023
Electronics Team
11 min read

How we're maximizing flight time through efficient power management and battery technology selection.

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Computer VisionNavigation

Computer Vision for GPS-Denied Navigation

October 3, 2023
Navigation Team
14 min read

Implementing visual odometry and feature tracking to enable navigation in environments where GPS is unavailable.

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Flight TestingPrototyping

Lessons from Our First Test Flight

September 18, 2023
Flight Test Team
7 min read

Key takeaways and insights from the maiden flight of our first prototype, including unexpected challenges and solutions.

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