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Autopilot 1x

Sensor Redundant Control System

Miniaturized flight control system advanced control of autonomous vehicles. Developed in accordance with aviation standards DO178C / ED12, DO254 /ED80 and DO160, it embeds sensors, LOS and BLOS datalink and remote ID / ADS-B.

MANUAL
DATASHEET
3D FILES
SERVICE BULLETIN
Front view of a black cube-shaped electronic module labeled '1x Veronte Autopilot', featuring multiple gold-plated ports and a large central circular connector, with additional labeling for specifications like power and data connections.

Autopilot 1x

Sensor Redundant Control System

Miniaturized flight control system advanced control of autonomous vehicles. Developed in accordance with aviation standards DO178C / ED12, DO254 /ED80 and DO160, it embeds sensors, LOS and BLOS datalink and remote ID / ADS-B.

3D FILES
DATASHEET
MANUAL
SERVICE BULLETIN

Any Vehicle

Model Based Design

Certification Datapack

GNSS-Attitude

Cloud Connectivity

Autonomous Control

Fully Autonomous Vehicle Operation

User Programmable

Model Based design tools available for the generation of custom control laws, navigation algorithms, automatic routines or any other autonomous vehicle needs. Custom C++ code can also be loaded for advanced performance.

Drone certification

Being the core of the first RPAS type certificate in Europe, Veronte Autopilot counts with a certification datapack for proving DO178C / ED12, DO254 / ED80 compliance up to DAL B (DAL A ongoing). DO160 and MIL-STD-810 test reports are also available.

Sense & Avoid

The embedded avoidance algorithms automatically modify the route in real time to avoid nearby obstacles. The embedded ADS-B or Remote ID is in charge of the detection function. Other external modules based on vision, radar are also compatible.

Any Vehicle

Cloud Connectivity

Model Based Design

GNSS-Attitude

Certification Datapack

Autonomous Control

Fully Autonomous Vehicle Operation

User Programmable

Model Based design tools available for the generation of custom control laws, navigation algorithms, automatic routines or any other autonomous vehicle needs. Custom C++ code can also be loaded for advanced performance.

Drone certification

Being the core of the first RPAS type certificate in Europe, Veronte Autopilot counts with a certification datapack for proving DO178C / ED12, DO254 / ED80 compliance up to DAL B (DAL A ongoing). DO160 and MIL-STD-810 test reports are also available.

Sense & Avoid

The embedded avoidance algorithms automatically modify the route in real time to avoid nearby obstacles. The embedded ADS-B or Remote ID is in charge of the detection function. Other external modules based on vision, radar are also compatible.

Any Vehicle

The flexible architecture in Veronte Autopilot makes it suitable for all kinds of vehicle layouts. Custom control phases, actuator mixing, smooth phase transitions, etc. can be configured to fit any flying or surface autonomous vehicle layout.

Fixed Wing

VTOL

Multirotor

Blimp

Helicopter

Parafoil

Gyrocopter

UGV

Target (UAT)

USV

Any Vehicle

The flexible architecture in Veronte Autopilot makes it suitable for all kinds of vehicle layouts. Custom control phases, actuator mixing, smooth phase transitions, etc. can be configured to fit any flying or surface autonomous vehicle layout.

Fixed Wing

Multirotor

Helicopter

Gyrocopter

Target (UAT)

VTOL

Blimp

Parafoil

UGV

USV

User Programmable

Advanced configuration options are available so the integrator has full access to customize the autopilot performance. Failsafes, automatic routines, programs, control phases, control channels, navigation, guidance, etc. can be built by the user from zero.

Model Based Design

It uses a Simulink-like interface to generate programs for GNC or other purposes.

Custom C++ Code

Import custom C++ to the autopilot hardware and use it as a program block (from v6.14).

Automatic Routines

Create events and actions and associate them to ensure 100% autonomous control.

User Programmable

Advanced configuration options are available so the integrator has full access to customize the autopilot performance. Failsafes, automatic routines, programs, control phases, control channels, navigation, guidance, etc. can be built by the user from zero.

Model based design

It uses a Simulink-like interface to generate programs for GNC or other purposes.

Custom C++ Code

Import custom C++ to the autopilot hardware and use it as a program block (from v6.14).

Automatic Routines

Create events and actions and associate them to ensure 100% autonomous control.

Safety & Certification

Embention is a pioneer in certification for drones and eVTOL aircraft.

DO178C / ED12 & DO254 / ED80

Designed according to “Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification” and “Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware” with DAL B compliance, Certification Datapak includes evidence needed for drone certification.

DO160 & MIL-STD-810 Environmental Tests

Environmental qualification tests on the Veronte Autopilot are passed for vibrations, temperature, altitude, humidity, EMI /EMC. It ensures hardware reliability and provides reliability evidence to pass a drone airworthiness certification.

Manufacturing and ESS

All units produced pass a strict validation process. It includes tests for all components (I/O, sensors, etc.) whose results are saved in the ATR (Acceptance Test Report). Final tests include ESS (Environmental Stress Screening) to discard potential damages.

Safety & Certification

Embention is a pioneer in certification for drones and eVTOL aircraft.

DO178C / ED12 & DO254 / ED80

Designed according to “Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification” and “Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware” with DAL B compliance, Certification Datapak includes evidence needed for drone certification.

DO160 & MIL-STD-810 Environmental Tests

Environmental qualification tests on the Veronte Autopilot are passed for vibrations, temperature, altitude, humidity, EMI /EMC. It ensures hardware reliability and provides reliability evidence to pass a drone airworthiness certification.

Manufacturing and ESS

All units produced pass a strict validation process. It includes tests for all components (I/O, sensors, etc.) whose results are saved in the ATR (Acceptance Test Report). Final tests include ESS (Environmental Stress Screening) to discard potential damages.

State Of The Art Autopilot

GNSS Denied Navigation

GNSS denied navigation merges sensor data together with wind estimation in order to minimize the position drift during the GNSS failure. External sensors such as vision based navigation or advanced positioning systems can be easily integrated.

Geofencing & Geocaging

Veronte Autopilot complies with the latest regulations for geofencing and geocaching. It permits to ensure that the drone will always fly within the approved areas and never will get into zones not approved for drone flights.

Cloud Connectivity (BLOS)

It can be operated Beyond Line Of Sight by controlling the drone through the internet. This BLOS connectivity can be achieved with the internal 4G module or by installing an external Satcom or LTE module. Designed for fleet management and UTM.

Peripheral Compatibility

Veronte Autopilot is agnostic to the external peripherals. The configuration tools permit connecting any external device.

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ultramotion
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aspen-avionics
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Peripheral Compatibility

Veronte Autopilot is agnostic to the external peripherals. The configuration tools permit connecting any external device.

Composite image showing a central black electronic module surrounded by various smaller electronic components, each displaying different types of connectors and functions, positioned against a soft blue background
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skytrack
sagetech
pegasus
swissair
ainstein
ultramotion
vectornav
aspen-avionics
silvus
aerobits
Close-up of a black cube-shaped electronic module labeled 'Veronte Autopilots' with detailed markings including serial numbers and voltage specifications, set against a dark background
Reverse view of a black electronic module labeled 'Veronte Autopilots' upside down, featuring prominent golden connectors and colorful cable harnesses, set against a dark backdrop

All In One Box

The miniaturization effort in Veronte Autopilot permits to concentrate all elements required for drone control in a reduced box with a weight of only 198g. Advanced redundant sensors (IMU, GNSS, Barometer, etc.) are contained within the autopilot. The high performance sensors include advanced functionalities such as RTK differential GNSS or GNSS heading estimation.

Internal ADS-B Or Remote ID

Also, the Veronte Autopilot can install a DAA module, options are available for ADS-B (1W) or for Remote ID (WIFI + Bluetooth). Both modules include IN and OUT features so it can be used for broadcasting drone position or for reading the position of other aircraft nearby in order to enable the collaborative sense and avoid functionality.
Remote ID - EU Declaration of Conformity

All In One Box

The miniaturization effort in Veronte Autopilot permits to concentrate all elements required for drone control in a reduced box with a weight of only 198g. Advanced redundant sensors (IMU, GNSS, Barometer, etc.) are contained within the autopilot. The high performance sensors include advanced functionalities such as RTK differential GNSS or GNSS heading estimation.

Internal ADS-B Or Remote ID

Also, the Veronte Autopilot can install a DAA module, options are available for ADS-B (1W) or for Remote ID (WIFI + Bluetooth). Both modules include IN and OUT features so it can be used for broadcasting drone position or for reading the position of other aircraft nearby in order to enable the collaborative sense and avoid functionality.

Remote ID - EU Declaration of Conformity
Close-up of a black cube-shaped electronic module labeled 'Veronte Autopilots' with detailed markings including serial numbers and voltage specifications, set against a dark background
Reverse view of a black electronic module labeled 'Veronte Autopilots' upside down, featuring prominent golden connectors and colorful cable harnesses, set against a dark backdrop

Advanced Perfomance

More than 15 years experience in drone autopilot development are concentrated in Veronte Autopilot for including outstanding features.

Moving Platforms

Operation from moving vehicles permits defining relative missions so the drone can move with the control station installed on a vessel or other kind of moving vehicle. This feature together with the internal Rendezvous algorithms permits it to execute takeoff and landing form moving vehicles with or without additional relative positioning sensors.

Simultaneous Operation

The versatility of the system permits it to connect several control stations and drones within the same network. It permits the operator to control multiple aircraft flying simultaneously. Also the relative positioning technology permits to define formation flight operations. The control station architecture enables drone handover to transfer control from one station to the other.

GNSS Attitude

The dual GNSS receiver installed onboard permits to use the GNSS signal to estimate the heading and attitude of the drone. These measurements are fed into the extended kalman filter to enhance the aircraft attitude estimation and reduce the dependency of the magnetometer sensor, sensitive to electromagnetic interferences and not appropriate for certain areas.

Control Phases & modes

The flexibility in the system permits it to generate custom control phases and flight modes. This feature permits to easily customize the aircraft performance during the whole mission, adapting the autopilot to the aircraft needs and ensuring smooth transitions when operating VTOL aircraft, no matter if it is tailseater, tilting wing, tilting rotors, etc.

Communications

Besides the internal LOS and BLOS communications modules, the Veronte Autopilot can be connected to external datalink modules, no matter if it is LOS or BLOS. Satcom, 4G, MIMO, etc. are compatible with Veronte Autopilot in order to ensure compatibility with all missions. Redundant communication channels can be defined so various datalinks work simultaneously.

Fly-by-camera

The interface with a gimbal camera permits the fly-by-camera functionality so the camera operator can control the flight of the drone by just pointing the camera. When enabled, the drone will fly in the direction of the camera pointing, it can be configured for maintaining the flight altitude or to descend as per the camera pointing.

Curve-Navigation

Besides the traditional waypoint navigation, Veronte Autopilot includes curve navigation features so 3D curves can be defined in the space. The drone will fly to follow the 3D curve defined ensuring flight efficiency and controlling the position of the drone during the whole flight.

RTK Positioning

The embedded GNSS sensor includes RTK position estimation so it can be significantly used for increasing the drone position estimation. This feature can be enabled without needing to install any external hardware, reducing weight, cost and complexity on drones. It is specially interesting for precision agriculture operations and other missions requiring accurate flight.

Adaptive Control

The adaptive control algorithms can be used to self adapt the flight control during the operation. It is specially interesting for operations in which the drone loses or gains significant weight during the flight or for drones operating in highly cambiating scenarios, such as the stratospheric flights in which the control gains can change with the altitude.

Aircraft Data Recorder

The embedded black box permits storing flight information onboard. The storage capacity permits to save flight data records for several months of continuous flight. Configuration options permit customization of the variables and the storage frequency. Additional logs can also be configured for record on event or similar advanced functionalities.

Rendimiento Avanzado

Más de 15 años de experiencia en el desarrollo de autopilotos para drones se concentran en Veronte Autopilot, incluyendo características destacadas.

Moving Platforms

Operation from moving vehicles permits defining relative missions so the drone can move with the control station installed on a vessel or other kind of moving vehicle. This feature together with the internal Rendezvous algorithms permits it to execute takeoff and landing form moving vehicles with or without additional relative positioning sensors.

Simultaneous Operation

The versatility of the system permits it to connect several control stations and drones within the same network. It permits the operator to control multiple aircraft flying simultaneously. Also the relative positioning technology permits to define formation flight operations. The control station architecture enables drone handover to transfer control from one station to the other.

GNSS Attitude

The dual GNSS receiver installed onboard permits to use the GNSS signal to estimate the heading and attitude of the drone. These measurements are fed into the extended kalman filter to enhance the aircraft attitude estimation and reduce the dependency of the magnetometer sensor, sensitive to electromagnetic interferences and not appropriate for certain areas.

Control Phases & modes

The flexibility in the system permits it to generate custom control phases and flight modes. This feature permits to easily customize the aircraft performance during the whole mission, adapting the autopilot to the aircraft needs and ensuring smooth transitions when operating VTOL aircraft, no matter if it is tailseater, tilting wing, tilting rotors, etc.

Communications

Besides the internal LOS and BLOS communications modules, the Veronte Autopilot can be connected to external datalink modules, no matter if it is LOS or BLOS. Satcom, 4G, MIMO, etc. are compatible with Veronte Autopilot in order to ensure compatibility with all missions. Redundant communication channels can be defined so various datalinks work simultaneously.

Fly-by-camera

The interface with a gimbal camera permits the fly-by-camera functionality so the camera operator can control the flight of the drone by just pointing the camera. When enabled, the drone will fly in the direction of the camera pointing, it can be configured for maintaining the flight altitude or to descend as per the camera pointing.

Curve-Navigation

Besides the traditional waypoint navigation, Veronte Autopilot includes curve navigation features so 3D curves can be defined in the space. The drone will fly to follow the 3D curve defined ensuring flight efficiency and controlling the position of the drone during the whole flight.

RTK Positioning

The embedded GNSS sensor includes RTK position estimation so it can be significantly used for increasing the drone position estimation. This feature can be enabled without needing to install any external hardware, reducing weight, cost and complexity on drones. It is specially interesting for precision agriculture operations and other missions requiring accurate flight.

Adaptive Control

The adaptive control algorithms can be used to self adapt the flight control during the operation. It is specially interesting for operations in which the drone loses or gains significant weight during the flight or for drones operating in highly cambiating scenarios, such as the stratospheric flights in which the control gains can change with the altitude.

Aircraft Data Recorder

The embedded black box permits storing flight information onboard. The storage capacity permits to save flight data records for several months of continuous flight. Configuration options permit customization of the variables and the storage frequency. Additional logs can also be configured for record on event or similar advanced functionalities.

3D Model

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Size
44 x 64 x 75mm


Weight
198g | 210g + ADS-B/Remote ID


Temperature
-40º to 60ºC


Standards
DO178C, DO254, DO160G,…


MTBF
10⁵


Power
2-4W | 6.5-36VDC

Specifications

All Vehicles Plane | Multi | Heli | Autogiro | VTOL | USV | +
100% Autonomous Mission & payload | Assisted | Manual | Auto
Advanced Control Adaptative | Curve-based | Fly-by-camera
Sense & Avoid Radar | Lidar | Camera | ADS-B | Remote ID
All-in-one Box Sensors | FTS | Comms | ADS-B or Remote ID
Internal Sensors 3x IMU | 3x Magneto | 2x Barómetro | 1x Pitot
Positioning 2x GNSS | RTK | GNSS Heading
Programs Model based design |Customization |PID level
Phases Takeoff | Landing | Cruise | Hover | Transition | +
Automations Failsafe | Phase change | Operation | Payload
Navigation Sensor mix | Kalman filter | External sensors
Pheripherals Gimbal | ADS-B | Altimeter | Cameras | Others
Compatibility Custom protocols | Mission computer
Ports 16x PWM/GPIO | 5x ADC
Buses 2xCAN | 1xI2C | 1xRS232 | 1xRS485 | 1xUART
Expandible Veronte CEX | Up to 32 actuators
Internal LOS 2,4Ghz | 100mW | Configuration | Tuning
Internal BLOS LTE | Cloud communications | Worldwide
External LOS | Satcom | 4G/5G
Certification Ready DO178C | DO254 | DAL-B | DO160
Failsafe Dissimilar supervisor | FTS
Protections ESD, Overtemperature, Short Circuit, RP
Robust Manuf. ATR, DDP & DoD | ESS & Calibration in all units
Power Input 6,5 – 36VDC | 5 – 15W | Redundant power input
Construction Anodized aluminium | IP67
Temperature -40 to 60ºC
Weight 198g | 210g including ADS-B/Remote ID

Price

1x – w/o DAA 4.8 5900€
1x – Remote ID 4.8 6150€
1x – ADS-B 4.8 7000€
1x Integration Kit – w/o DAA 4.8 8900€
1x Integration Kit – Remote ID 4.8 9100€
1x Integration Kit- ADS-B 4.8 9850€
1x Developer Kit – Remote ID 4.8 18000€
1x Developer Kit – ADS-B 4.8 18750€

Note: Custom C++, simulation and other advanced tools excluded.