The Challenge of Onboard Processing

In advanced operations involving remotely piloted aerial or ground vehicles, the ability to make split-second decisions is key to success.

But what happens when technology creates insurmountable barriers?

Relying on a constant data link between the vehicle and the ground station is a risk that many missions cannot afford to take. In remote, hostile, or communications-denied (GPS/RF) environments, this connection becomes a critical point of failure.

Even with a stable connection, inherent latency can delay the arrival of vital information, compromising the operator’s effectiveness and putting the mission at risk.