GNSS Free
Flight!
Skyat is an add-on device that attaches to aerial vehicles. It provides positioning capability anywhere on land using satellite imagery and computer vision. The device increases UAV autonomy in GNSS-denied environments without additional infrastructure and augments surveillance and situational awareness capabilities.
Product
Standalone Peripheral Device for UAVs
The Skyat Solution consists of a peripheral device that integrates with UAVs to enable GNSS-free positioning and georeferencing. The device increases UAV autonomy in GNSS-denied environments without additional infrastructure and augments surveillance and situational awareness capabilities.
- Tested Concept
- Low Power Requirements
- Lightweight Device
- Easily Integrated
- No Ground Infrastructure Required
Specifications
Designed for UAV Integration
Weight
350 g
Power
9-28 VDC
Interfaces
USB, UART, CAN, Ethernet
Operating Altitude
60-1500 mAGL
Supported Protocols
MAVLink, NMEA
Satellite Imagery
Third-Party Integrations*
Navigation That Never Lets Go
Skyat is designed to ensure your vehicle never loses its position lock, no matter the environment. Our system acts as a high-tech "visual GNSS", matching live camera feeds against pre-loaded satellite maps to pinpoint your exact location. Skyat is capable of working in conditions when visual landmarks are obscured or the terrain gets tough. In addition, Skyat employs alternative navigation techniques like inertial navigation through IMUs, visual odometry, and dead reckoning to instantly fill the gaps that visual matching might leave. By blending smart motion sensors with visual data, we provide a seamless, drift-free navigation experience that stays locked on from takeoff to landing.
Demo
Skyat in Action!
We took Skyat for a spin to show you its capabilities.
Further Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Smooth surfaces (snow) or rapidly changing areas (dense forests or water) provide few visual cues for reliable visual localization. Skyat is capable in finding matches in these scenarions. In addition, Skyat employs alternative means of positioning i.e., the inertial measurement units (IMUs), visual odometry and dead reckoning, come into play. Skyat improves its estimates from the last known location using these alternative means untill Skyat finds a match again.
No, Skyat masks itself as a GNSS device. Platforms that support the MAVLink or NMEA protocols, e.g., PX4, ArduPilot, AuterionOS, MicroPilot, will accept Skyat data at the GNSS pin.
An example is provided below:
Skyat requires a clear line of sight to the ground for optimal performance. It is typically mounted on the belly of the UAV such that it has unobstructed nadir view.
Skyat consumes 15W during normal operation and up to 30W during peak usage.
Skyat provides integrations with third-party imagery providers. If you have privately available satellite imagery, please contact us for integration options.
We would love to hear from you. Reach out to our team at contact@skyat.io. We offer tailored demonstrations and are happy to discuss your specific mission requirements.
TEAM
Meet the people behind Skyat
Skyat Ltd. 3478790-5
Get In Touch
- Capital Region, Finland
- contact@skyat.io