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Edge AI Autonomous Flight

NAVSCOUT

AI-Powered Autonomous Drone Navigation

Real-time YOLO object detection at the edge. Military-grade encrypted telemetry over any link. MAVLink native with ArduPilot integration. From search & rescue to asset recovery - autonomous intelligence that works when connectivity doesn't.

30 FPS
YOLO Detection
XChaCha20
Encryption
2G+
Min Network
100%
Rust
Deploy NAVSCOUT See Capabilities
Raspberry Pi 5
TensorFlow Lite
Coral EdgeTPU
MAVLink 2.0
Pure Rust

The Autonomous Edge

When cloud fails, edge intelligence prevails.

Cloud-Dependent Drones

  • Requires constant high-bandwidth connection
  • Latency kills real-time decisions
  • Unencrypted video streams - easy intercept
  • Useless in remote/disaster zones
  • No local intelligence - dumb relay

NAVSCOUT Approach

  • Edge AI - full YOLO inference on-device
  • <100ms detection-to-action latency
  • XChaCha20-Poly1305 encrypted telemetry
  • 2G fallback - works on any network
  • Autonomous decisions - tracks, follows, returns

System Architecture

From sensor to action. All at the edge.

Capture

CSI Camera / USB

Detect

YOLO + EdgeTPU

Track

IOU + Kalman

Navigate

MAVLink Commands

Report

Encrypted Uplink

SENSORS CSI Camera 1080p @ 30fps GNSS Module GPS + GLONASS + Galileo IMU Sensor Accelerometer + Gyro LTE/5G Modem 2G/3G/4G/5G fallback Raspberry Pi 5 8GB + Coral EdgeTPU EDGE AI (RUST) YOLO Detection TensorFlow Lite + EdgeTPU 30 FPS real-time inference Multi-Object Tracking IOU + Kalman Filter Persistent target IDs Navigation Engine GNSS + Geofencing Waypoint + RTL + Follow Encrypted Telemetry XChaCha20-Poly1305 Slow-link optimized FLIGHT CONTROL MAVLink 2.0 Protocol Interface Bidirectional commands ArduPilot Flight Controller Stabilization + Navigation Safety Systems Geofence + RTL + Failsafe Automatic return home Ground Control Link Encrypted status reports

Autonomous Capabilities

Intelligence that operates independently

YOLO Object Detection

Real-time detection at 30 FPS with TensorFlow Lite. Coral EdgeTPU acceleration for low-power, high-throughput inference.

Multi-Object Tracking

IOU association with Kalman filter prediction. Persistent target IDs across frames. Track multiple objects simultaneously.

Encrypted Telemetry

XChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption for all communications. Slow-link optimized - works over 2G networks and satellite.

GNSS Navigation

Multi-constellation support: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou. Geofencing with configurable boundaries and altitudes.

MAVLink Native

Full MAVLink 2.0 protocol support. Seamless ArduPilot/PX4 integration. Command, query, and configure flight controller.

Safety-First Design

Automatic RTL on signal loss. Geofence enforcement. Battery failsafe. Obstacle avoidance ready. Never loses the drone.

Technical Specifications

Built for real-world deployment

30
FPS Detection
<100ms
Latency
8GB
RAM
2G+
Min Network
256-bit
Encryption
5W
Power Draw
-20/+50
Temp Range C
IP54
Protection

Mission Profiles

From disaster response to asset protection

Search & Rescue

Autonomous grid search with person detection. Works in remote areas with minimal connectivity. Thermal camera integration ready.

Terrain Survey

Autonomous mapping with waypoint navigation. Geofenced operation for consistent coverage. High-resolution imagery capture.

Perimeter Security

Automated patrol routes with intruder detection. Real-time encrypted alerts. Track and follow capability.

Asset Recovery

Vehicle and equipment tracking from the air. Follow mode for moving targets. Works in GPS-denied environments with visual tracking.

Agriculture

Crop monitoring with anomaly detection. Livestock tracking and counting. Fence line inspection.

Infrastructure Inspection

Autonomous inspection of power lines, pipelines, and structures. Defect detection with AI classification.

Safety-First Architecture

Multiple layers of protection. Never lose the aircraft.

Signal Loss RTL

Automatic return-to-launch on communication loss. Configurable timeout and behavior.

Geofence Enforcement

Hard boundaries that cannot be overridden. Configurable altitude limits and no-fly zones.

Battery Failsafe

Automatic RTL on low battery. Calculates return distance and triggers early if needed.

GPS Failsafe

Altitude hold on GPS loss. Attempts recovery before RTL. Never flies blind.

Kill Switch

Immediate motor stop available. Encrypted command prevents unauthorized activation.

Flight Logging

Complete flight data recording. Encrypted logs for incident analysis and compliance.

Ready for Autonomous Operations?

Deploy edge AI that works when connectivity doesn't.

Hardware kit available
Custom detection models
Integration support
Training included
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