KEF Robotics' Tailwind Navigation Payload attaches to an aircraft through simple mechanical interface, a MAVLINK UART connection to a flight controller, and a 20W, 5-54v DC power input. Mounted with a nadir view, the payload acts as a GPS-alternative with or without maps, day or night, and to a wide range of aircraft across varied flight regimes.

 

The transition to autonomous flight is a 3-step process that can be completed in a single day of on-site integration:

• Mount and connect payload for bench testing

• Validate software performance on open-loop flight data

• Validate closed-loop performance in flight

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Advantages of the payload:

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• Compatible Px4 and Ardupilot

• Quick-turn integration (fly within a few hours)

• Low SWaP-C design

• NDAA compliant

• Non-ITAR, 7A994 under Department of Commerce

• State estimation output

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