Battlefield Navigation Breakthrough: UNIBIRD Launches the $399 N200 VIO Navigation Module
Groundbreaking AI Navigation System Enables GPS-Free Navigation & Immunity to Jamming/Spoofing
UNIBIRD
11/4/20251 min read
UNIBIRD,a Dubai-headquartered developer of AI modules for the global drone industry, has officially launched the N200 VIO Navigation Module. Priced under $399—just one-twentieth the cost of traditional fiber-optic inertial systems—the N200 continuous positioning accuracy error as low as 2% and offers Plug and Play compatibility with PX4, representing a major leap in battlefield navigation and precision-strike capability.
On modern battlefields, traditional GPS navigation is disabled by electronic warfare,causing drones to lose control or crash—responsible for up to 75% of drone losses and reducing mission success rates to as low as 10%.
Among the available options, fiber-optic tethered links pose two main drawbacks: first, their fragile cables lead to a high failure rate; second, the fiber spool adds roughly 3 kg of extra payload.Fiber-optic inertial navigation systems, while accurate, can cost close to $10,000, making them unsuitable for large-scale, cost-sensitive drone operations.
By fusing camera and IMU data with a laser range sensor, N200 achieves precise, stable positioning through a tightly coupled optimization framework. Enhanced algorithms with adaptive feature tracking ensure stable performance even in low-texture environments or at high speeds—supporting cruise velocities of 15–20 m/s and attack speeds up to 25 m/s.
Designed for rapid deployment, the N200 connects directly to PX4 flight controllers and requires only minor PID tuning. System integration can be completed in minutes. With only 28 ms latency and 2% accuracy error, ensuring reliable, real-time navigation even under severe GPS denial.
Availability
Now available for bulk orders, the UNIBIRD N200 VIO Navigation Module redefines cost-effective precision navigation, enables drones to navigate and fly with precision in GPS-denied environments.
About UNIBIRD
Headquartered in Dubai, UNIBIRD combines Asia-Pacific R&D and manufacturing expertise to deliver high-performance, accessible AI modules for the global drone industry. Leveraging deep experience in embedded systems and neural algorithms, UNIBIRD provides onboard AI solutions for VIO navigation, autonomous target recognition, tracking, and precision engagement.
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