Thenextweb Drone Navigation Innovations Amidst GPS Jamming in Ukraine
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- •GPS jamming in Ukraine is driving innovation in drone navigation technologies.
- •Companies are developing systems that combine multiple guidance methods to counteract jamming.
- •Ukraine's drone campaigns highlight the urgent need for reliable navigation solutions.
GPS jamming in Ukraine has prompted a surge in demand for alternative drone navigation systems. Companies like Q-CTRL, ASIO, and ANELLO showcased their technologies at the Farnborough International Airshow, focusing on solutions that can operate without GPS. Q-CTRL utilizes quantum measurements of the earth's magnetic and gravitational fields, while ASIO employs onboard cameras for navigation. ANELLO has developed a fibre-optic laser gyroscope that is compact and has no moving parts. The urgency for these technologies is heightened by Ukraine's deep-strike drone campaigns targeting Russian infrastructure. The effectiveness of traditional GPS-guided munitions has been compromised due to jamming tactics, necessitating reliable backup systems. These innovations aim to ensure drones can complete missions even in contested electromagnetic environments.
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