High Precision Navigation for Drones: Technology and Applications
Complete ecosystem including a UTM
(Unmanned aircraft system Traffic Management).
Navigation
High-precision navigation for drones uses GPS, sensors, cameras and RTK networks to enable high precision. Used for mapping, inspection, agriculture, surveillance and delivery, it also integrates air traffic management systems and data analysis tools to improve safety and efficiency.
These technologies are crucial for complex operations, enabling optimized flight paths and reduced risk, thereby facilitating the integration of drones into varied environments and critical missions.
DAA type
UTM Canada's DAA ecosystem uses sensing technologies to ensure the safety of drone flights.
High-precision navigation for drones using real-time positioning correction data via the NTRIP protocol for maximum accuracy, reliability and stability for BVLOS operations.
UTM Canada uses multi-site and frequency RF sensing to accurately determine the position of aircraft, using receivers at multiple sites and different frequencies to identify aircraft. This makes it possible to detect conflicts with other aircraft and ensure the safety of BVLOS drone flights.
Our UTM Canada system uses various detection technologies to provide navigation assistance in the event of loss of GPS signal. This allows drones to continue their mission safely, despite a loss of GPS signal.
UTM Canada uses visual detection to ensure the safety of drone flights by using cameras to detect aircraft and obstacles, using trained operators and alerts for potential conflicts.
We use GPS, RTK and real-time data to create accurate airspace and navigation maps for drones. We integrate obstacle, weather, topography and maritime traffic data for precise risk analysis for drone operations.
RTK network
High-precision navigation for drones uses technologies such as GPS, inertial sensors, cameras and RTK networks to enable highly precise movement. It is essential for applications such as mapping, building inspection, precision agriculture, monitoring and delivery.
The NTRIP system distributes real-time positioning correction data via the Internet. UTM Canada uses NTRIP to provide high-precision positioning corrections for drones, ensuring reliable navigation and enabling BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) operations in compliance with Transport Canada requirements.
Navigation help
Our drone detection system, UTM Canada, uses technologies such as radar, RF, visual and audio detection to provide real-time information on the position, altitude and speed of drones.
In the event of loss of GPS signal, we use this information to assist navigation and ensure the safety of the drone. Our complete control over the system ensures reliability and stability, meeting Transport Canada requirements for BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) operations.
Precision landing
Our high-precision drone navigation system uses technologies such as GPS, inertial sensors, cameras and RTK networks for highly precise movements, reaching centimeter accuracy. In the event of loss of GPS signal, we use detection systems and algorithms to enable backup navigation, detecting obstacles and landmarks to maintain course.
We survey emergency landing sites and airports to create navigation points, ensuring precise maneuvers, including approaches and landings. RTK networks further improve the precision of landing maneuvers.
Precision mapping
For precision mapping, our systems combine GPS, inertial sensors, cameras and distance sensors to capture high-precision data, providing precise information on drone position, altitude and speed. The use of the RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) system improves GPS accuracy, allowing 3D maps to be generated with an accuracy of a few centimeters, useful for various applications such as urban planning and precision agriculture.
We have also developed image processing algorithms to automatically extract important information from captured data, thereby automating mapping processes and making the information easier to use for end users.
Data fusion
Using our GPS and RTK navigation systems, we collect precise data on the position, altitude and speed of drones, allowing the creation of detailed airspace maps with information on potential obstacles.
We also use radar sensors to collect real-time data from drones and display real-time maritime traffic information for operators near waterways.
We continually integrate new data to improve our systems and ensure accurate risk analysis for drone operations.
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