01/02/2023
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Quality Policy
We are a pioneer in the application of aviation industry quality standards to autonomous vehicles. Following standards such as DO178C, DO254, STANAG or ISO, We are a leader in the development of autopilots for certification of eVTOL and UAVs. We have been working since 2007 in the development of systems for fixed wing, helicopters, multirotors, hybrid VTOL systems, ships, automobiles, paragliders, eVTOL, UAM.
Total Quality
We follow a Total Quality Management policy, dedicating the necessary resources to ensure that its employees and associates work towards the common goals of improving product quality, as well as improving design, development and production procedures, through continuous improvement of internal practices. As part of this Total Quality policy, We are a successfully implemented the ISO 9001 standard, which guarantees the integration of the quality system in all company processes.
In recent years, we have rapidly climbed the ranks of the leading high-tech companies in the UAV and UAM industry, achieving goals along the way that were initially difficult to imagine. We focus our activity on the development of innovative products, permanently improving the capabilities and performance of our systems. The pursuit of this goal is achieved with the following values that drive the company:
– Quality: our products follow a strict validation process to guarantee the quality of all our systems.
– R&D&I: the company invests heavily in research and development for the continuous improvement of the product portfolio.
– Reliability: we use high quality components to ensure the reliability and performance of our products.
– Safety: our products are developed according to the strictest standards applicable to the aeronautical industry.
– Environmental protection: our policies seek to minimize the environmental impact of the company’s activities.
Design:
With more than 15 years in the sector, quality has always been a key factor in the company. We take care of every detail of the development process from the beginning, starting with the design, where we apply aeronautical standards from traditional aviation to our the systems and components for autonomous vehicles.
DO-178C Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification. Defines the standard used to demonstrate the reliability and airworthiness of on-board avionics software.
DO-254 Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware. Establishes a classification system that allows hardware elements to be separated into simple or complex categories, providing systematic design guidelines.
In other words, the use of these standards allows us to guide the design processes to ensure that both software development and on-board hardware is performed with the necessary guarantees for system certification. For this purpose, we are guided by the Design Assurance Level (DAL), which uses a range of 5 levels. We currently have the DAL-B compliance level, and we are working to move to the highest level, DAL-A.
Verification and Validation
We are an independent Verification department, which is in charge of both software and hardware verification in the different phases of the design and development process. For this purpose, it has a development
Verification
Once in production, strict Validation processes (ATP – Acceptance Test Procedure) are followed. These define tests for the different manufacturing stages, including Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) for early detection of failures. The results of these tests are reflected in the ATR (Acceptance Test Report).
Validation
Software verification follows the guidelines set by DO-178C. As a fundamental part of the software development standard, known as the V-Method, System Tests are performed to verify High Level Requirements (HLRs) and Unit Tests to verify Low Level Requirements (LLRs). This set of tests is run with each software release.
For the verification of the hardware design, the guidelines followed by the Verification team are those set by DO-254. As part of this process, tests are developed to verify the hardware design requirements. These tests include functional tests (continuity, short circuits…), performance tests (accuracy, speed…), as well as environmental tests (DO160, MIL.STD-810…).
Environmental
As part of its design verification, We pay special attention to environmental qualification testing. The DO160 and MIL-STD-810 standards, adopted by the FAA and EASA, are the most commonly used. These are test methods, which make it possible to measure the influence of the environment on products. These tests are performed in a controlled environment, in a laboratory, allowing to guarantee the resistance of the products to certain environmental conditions (temperatures, flight altitude, vibrations…).
The main differences between both standards lie in the industry, the adaptation process and the technical consideration for the real operating environment of the equipment.
We have equipment and laboratories to perform pre-qualification tests for resistance to vibration, temperature, pressure, IP67 and shock.
Roadmap
Research, development and innovation is our key to success. We understand that in the VUCA environment in which we live, it is necessary to adapt and predict future needs. We are initiated the process with the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to obtain an ETSOA (European Technical Standard Order Authorization) and to be accredited as ADOA (Alternative Design Organization Approval). The company is also in the process of obtaining POA (Production Organization Approval) accreditation from the Spanish Aviation Safety Agency (AESA). In this way, our equipment shall be issued with a EASA-Form 1 certification that accredites that the equipment has been developed and produced under an aeronautical standard, significantly reducing the effort required for the certification of eVTOL and UAV. We also continues to invest in ensuring total quality in all its processes and products. To this end, in the medium term, the company plans to take a further step towards ISO certification by implementing EN 9100, the Aerospace Management Systems Standard.
Our components
o Autopilots for UAV and UAM: Autopilot 1, Professional Autopilot, Autopilot SIL Simulator, HIL Simulator, Autopilot kit.
o Control Stations: MCS Dual Screen and PCS Pole.
o Gimbal Cameras: Drone Camera Gimba 10z.
o Tracking Antennas:
Long Range Communications
The Tracker T28 is a high-performance tracking antenna specifically designed for the most demanding applications. The system can install any directional antenna (yagi, parabolic grid or patch antenna) for maximizing system operation capabilities. Embedded control actuators and installed precision encoders permit to automatically point the antenna with unique accuracy. Height and orientation given to the antenna make the Tracker T28 the perfect tracking system for long-range operations.
Being one of the most advanced tracking antenna systems for moving vehicles (Drones, UAVs, UASs, RPASs, UGVs, USVs), the Tracker T28 can install both, telemetry and video radio modules, for long-range missions covering ranges above the 200Km.
Flexible Configurations
System design has been focused to develop a highly flexible product compatible with custom radio configurations for long-range operations. The system is available in four antenna configurations: 400MHz, 900MHz, 2.4 GHz or custom. This tracking antenna system is ready for the installation of any kind of antennas (Yagi, Patch or Parabolic) for achieving long-range telemetry and video communications in operations with drones, UAVs or any other moving vehicle.
The dual antenna system includes directional and omnidirectional antennas in the tracking antenna system. It is used for obtaining the best operational performance, using the omnidirectional antenna for short-range operations and the directional one for tracking the UAV vehicle when it operates at high distances.
The tracking antenna system includes a user bay so custom radio modules and amplifiers can be installed in a protected enclosure. It makes the Tracker T28 compatible with any operating frequency: 400MHz, 868MHz, 900MHz, 1.2GHz, 1.8GHz, 2.4GHz, 5.8GHz or any other as permission requirement.
Detachable & Portable
The tracking antenna system is detachable in three parts for easy transportation and storage. The main pointing head includes the motors and power management meanwhile the Control Station PCS includes all sensors needed for accurately positioning the tracking antenna system. The robust extensible tripod is also detachable so the Tracker T28 system can be stored in 3 parts, together with the antennas. Carrying cases are provided within the system for easy transport.
An extendable mast of 3.5m height is included with the tracking antenna so the antennas are positioned at high altitudes during the operation. It permits to enhance the VLOS (Visual Line Of Sight) between the tracking antenna system and the Drone or the moving vehicle so the operational range is extended. On fixed stations, it is also possible to replace the extendable mast by a fixed pole.
Embedded Sensors
Control Station PCS module is used for the operation of the Tracker T28. This device includes all sensors needed for positioning the tracking antenna system (dual GNSS, triple IMU, dual barometer, magnetometer...). All these sensors make possible to automatically estimate the position and attitude of the tracking antenna system for giving an accurate pointing to the moving vehicle.
The dual GNSS permits to use GNSS based attitude estimation on the tracking antenna system, using the two multi-constellation (GPS, GLONASS & BeiDou) receivers with RTK technology for positioning the tracking antenna system. Furthermore, the Tracker T28 includes high precision encoders for accurate pointing of the antennas. It gives enhanced precision and robustness to the antenna pointing system, making it suitable for high demanding operations and for operations from moving stations and close to electromagnetic fields which could interfere with the magnetometers.
Embedded Control Station PCS system makes the tracking antenna a plug and play system, just connect the Veronte Tracker T28 to the Control Station PCS and activate the tracking module in order to get the best performance of the system. The tracking antenna is fully compatible with Veronte Autopilot for moving target tracking. It makes the device perfect for long-range video and telemetry communications.
Advanced Control
Tracker T28 is fully compatible with the Autopilot system. The tracking antenna module will automatically point the antennas to the position and altitude of the UAV or the moving vehicle controlled by Veronte Autopilot. For this, the Tracker T28 uses the drone telemetry obtained in the Ground Control Station for pointing the antennas.
This advanced tracking antenna system is also compatible with third-party systems, for this, two different operation modes can be enabled. We offer and onboard tracking system that can be installed in the aircraft for obtaining the vehicle position information needed for tracking. When using the onboard tracking module, and RS232 communications channel must be enabled between the drone and the tracking antenna system.
In cases in which an additional module is not needed, users can have access to the VCP, this communications protocol permits to control the tracking antenna from any external software using user-defined vehicle positioning or antenna attitude commands for pointing the antennas. Assisted manual control is also available from the joystick or from Pipe software so the operator can manually point the tracking antenna.
Robust Construction & Harsh Environments
The Tracker T28 is built using anodized aluminum and stainless steel materials and has been intensively tested in the most demanding environments. The rugged construction makes it suitable for civil and military operations in harsh environmental conditions. The advanced positioning in the tracking antenna permits to install it in both, fixed stations and moving vehicles such as vessels.
o Avionics: Stick Expander and CEX Expander
o Motor Controllers: Standard and PRO
o Accessories: Communications, Harnesses, Peripherals, and Power.
Our Services
o Custom Control Systems:
Custom Control Systems For Drones
Our core expertise is the development and manufacturing of certified custom control systems and autopilots for all kinds of autonomous vehicles: aircraft, surface vehicles, hybrid…
The key competency are the development of control systems for drones, UAVs and all kinds of autonomous manned and unmanned vehicles. Working in autopilot development since 2007, We are acquired a strong degree of experience in the field of GNC for drones and eVTOL.
The obtained experience provides us with the ability and knowledge to adapt Autopilot technology for custom control systems for the control of fixed-wing planes, helicopters, multirotors, hybrid VTOL systems, boats, cars, paragliders, eVTOL, UAM…
Autopilots & Control Electronics For Drones and eVTOL
Customized hardware and software can be developed for the control of all kinds of vehicles, fulfilling the most demanding needs in terms of GNC, aircraft layout, sensors, form factor, certification…
Single-core and redundant solutions or custom Guidance, Navigation and Control algorithms can be developed for the autonomous or assisted control of any aircraft or surface vehicle. We are familiar with DO178 / ED12, DO254, DO160, STANAG and other standards and regulations required for autopilot certification.
Features On Customized Autopilot For Drones
Our custom drone & eVTOL autopilot solutions are developed to include:
Redundant autopilot architectures including IMU or full autopilot.
Fail-Safe and FTS (Flight Termination Systems) integration.
Integration with cameras, spraying systems, motors, transponders, sensors…
Control modes for sea-skimming, spraying, acrobatics and custom figures…
Custom cabin-like control stations, truck-based systems, control station networks…
Compliance with specific regulations for hardware and software certification.
Custom GNC algorithms for the control of any autonomous device.
Client branding, including customized logos and trademarks.
o Drone and eVTOL Certification:
Drone & eVTOL Certification
Certification and support for Drones / eVTOL / UAS / RPAS and all kinds of autonomous systems according to main international regulations & authorities: FAA, EASA, AESA, ENAC, DGAC…
We are a pioneering company in the field of certification for drones and eVTOL systems for UAM (Urban Air Mobility). The company has already been involved in several certification programs worldwide, working in different aspects of UAV certification.
Autopilot is developed under the DO178 & DO254 standards, being the core of the first RPAS issued with a type certificate in Europe and the core of the first drone to pass VVZ1 TC and VVZ2 TC with LufABw (Military Aviation Authorities) in Germany.
Support For Drone Certification
We offer its experience in UAV, RPAS & eVTOL certification to support drone certification worldwide, dealing with main aviation authorities: FAA, EASA, AESA, ENAC, DGAC…
Our services cover not only the drone autopilot certification datapack but also providing support for complete system certification. Covering: documentation, certification management, meetings with aircraft authorities, test definition, test performance, evidence development, procedure identification and draft, operation and maintenance manuals drafting, defining risk assessments and bow ties, etc. Ask for discussing collaboration opportunities.
Close Support For Drone Certification. We are glad to share its experience for providing support for drone and eVTOL certification according to aircraft regulations.
Deep understanding of system certification procedures and requirements.
Experience with drone certification authorities working in certification programs worldwide.
Knowledge of STANAG, DO178 / ED12, DO254, DO160, MIL-STD-810 and other standards.
Dedicated team for drafting documentation for certification and means of compliance with regulations.
Experienced in MTBF, Bow Tie, failure rate and other reliability calculations.
o Design & Operation Training:
Integration & Operation Training for Drones
Drone operation, integration and maintenance training adapted to all kinds of UAV & RPAS systems. Including simulation, office lessons and real flight practice for obtaining a certificate of achievement.
We work in the Drone, UAV & RPAS industry since 2007. During these years the company has acquired high expertise in the integration and control of unmanned & autonomous systems for many applications: mapping, agriculture, architecture, surveillance, firefighting…
We are now putting our experience at your disposal so you can become an experienced drone & RPAS integrator and operator. Our team covers main areas of UAV & RPAS systems: Integration, configuration, operation & maintenance.
Drone Training For Integration & Operation
We offer training courses for drone integration and operation. It covers all the steps needed to acquire a deep understanding of the Autopilot installation and on the configuration and operation tools available. During the training both, HIL simulator office training and real flight training are performed.
Custom training courses are also available for acquiring proficient skills in guidance, navigation & control (GNC), aircraft assembly, drone wiring… Please contact our team to define a drone course tailored to your needs.
Features On Drone Integration & Operation Training
Our drone integration and operation training courses are aimed at the most demanding professional drone manufacturers.
Drone assembly and integration courses.
Autopilot installation and tuning.
Payload and device configuration and management.
Drone operation and flight practice.
Extended HIL simulation practice.
Simulation model generation and modifications.
Fixed-wing, multirotor VTOL, or helicopter training.
Mapping, Search & Rescue and all kinds of applications.
Customized syllabus according to user needs and experience.
Training material and after training support.
Achievement diploma after the course.
o Certified Drone Electronics:
Customized Certified Drone Electronics
Development PMU (Power Management Unit), ESC, DC/DC, valve control, or other custom made certified electronics for UAV and eVTOL systems, in compliance with main aviation standards such as DO178, DO254, DO160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461 and others.
We develop electronics and critical systems for drones, UAVs, RPAS & eVTOL since 2007. Starting with the development of a customized guidance kit for airships, We are fully developed PMUs, ESCs, expansion boards, flare activation boards, autopilots, level shifters, DC/DC, interfacing boards and many others.
All these developments are performed according to the main standards required by aviation authorities (DO178, DO254, STANAG, MIL-STD, DO160…) and include high grade industrial and aircraft grade materials in order that evidence for certification can be generated.
Design & Manufacturing Of Certified Electronics For Drones
With more than 50 engineers in different areas: aircraft, telecommunications, software, hardware, testing… We develop certifiable critical electronics for Drones and eVTOL.
PMU: Power Management Units
Power Converters: DC/DC, AC/DC, AC/AC…
Autopilots: multirotor, fixed-wing, helicopter, hybrid, VTOL, eVTOL, UGV, USV…
I/O Boards: Payload activation, expansion ports, wire reduction…
All this with a high grade of reliability and certification so it can be used in manned and unmanned vehicles and accomplish with the aviation standards for certification.
Features For Certified Drone Electronics Development
Our team has vast experience and is equipped with state of the art technology for the development of custom made electronics for drones and eVTOL.
Hardware, software and mechanical design for full product development.
Dedicated testing team for the validation and verification test performance.
Design and manufacturing documentation with product traceability.
Compliance with DO178, DO254, STANAG and other standards for certifications.
Configuration and operation training and support included with the development.
o Turnkey UAV Systems:
Drone, UAV & RPAS Preconfigured Systems
We develop customized UAS & RPAS systems according to specific end-user requirements, including complete autopilot and payload integration for the delivery of a Ready To Fly (RTF) professional drone system. We develop both high-reliability components and complete drone systems and UAVs. Our company collaborates with more than 500 drone & part manufacturers, having the capacity to meet all kind of requirements for a custom made drone system.
Our staff is trained for the design and integration of any kind of autonomous vehicle: fixed-wing, helicopter, multirotor, boats, cars, etc. We put at your disposal our expertise in the field of unmanned vehicles for fulfilling your customized UAV requirements.
Customized Drone Development
In case you are looking for custom made Ready To Fly drone system development, just let us know your requirements. Our engineers will design and manufacture the customized UAV system according to your needs so you can receive it ready for operation. We will choose the appropriate drone platform and payloads in order to fulfill your requirements or will design a complete new tailored autonomous vehicle for you. All our systems are delivered fully assembled and tested so you receive a professional RTF solution.
Experts In Drone Customization & Development
We collaborates with hundreds of professional drone and component manufacturers for providing support for customized drone development.
Engineering team with deep experience in drone integration and tuning.
Work team for defining the appropriate equipment for drone installation.
Aircraft engineers for designing the appropriate drone platform.
Extensive support from customers having hundreds of RTF drones that can be used.
Laboratories, ground testing and flight test facilities for drone testing.
Payloads for surveillance, mapping, spraying, and other applications.
o Drone Integration and Tuning:
Drone Integration and Tuning
We provide support for Autopilot, payload and system integration and tuning in drone & eVTOL systems. Including architecture definition, wiring, installation, flight tuning… and traveling for providing onsite support all around the world.
Our engineers have a vast experience in the integration of all kinds of drones and autonomous vehicles. Including the conversion of manned aircraft into UAVs or the integration of the autopilot and payloads in eVTOL and other UAM (Urban Air Mobility) systems.
Working with autonomous vehicles since 2007, our teams have participated in the integration of more than 500 projects (Drone, UAV, VTOL, eVTOL, UGV, USV, hybrids and others) providing close support to our customers to achieve the best performance in their vehicles.
Drone & eVTOL Integration Support
There are two main engineer teams involved in the integration of drones and eVTOL:
PDI Engineers: Experts in autopilot and payload setup and communications for performing the configuration and tuning in all systems.
Fail-Safe and FTS (Flight Termination Systems) integration.
Integration Engineers: Mechanical engineers and safety pilots experts in wiring, mechanical installation, first flight piloting…
The combination of both profiles make the perfect team for the support of all kinds of drone and UAV integrations, from ground test and first flights even fully autonomous flights.
Features On Drone Integration & Tuning
Our customized drone integration and tuning services allow to speed up any drone integration:
Simulation model and autopilot tuning.
Real-time support with remote desktop.
Dedicated support team.
Custom payload integration.
Autopilot setup for any vehicle configuration.
Embention workshop and flight test facilities.
Availability to travel worldwide for onsite integration.
Assistance during first flights.
Support for mechanical installation & wiring.
Autopilot tuning and payload configuration.
Safety pilot support for manual and assisted flight.
Training and joint development support.
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