Auterion’s Skynode S: The Future of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on the Battlefield
Auterion, a US-Swiss firm, has created a revolutionary new drone technology called the Skynode S. This solution allows unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to bypass electronic warfare countermeasures and operate even in situations where GPS is degraded, jammed, or unavailable. With this technology, drones can continue to reach and destroy their targets up to 90 percent of the time, according to Auterion’s chief executive Lorenz Meier.
The terminal guidance of the Skynode S is fully automated and resistant to jamming, making it reliable even on moving targets. Additionally, the Skynode S can be connected to jamming-resistant GPS antennas, electromagnetic sensors, and computer vision algorithms to achieve maximum effectiveness. By utilizing an open architecture format, Auterion is able to customize the end users’ ecosystem by bringing together manufacturers of the best capabilities on one network. This allows for full customization of drone fleets with the Skynode S technology.
Despite being introduced recently, the Skynode S has already been tested in combat in Ukraine. Ukrainian drones equipped with this technology were able to navigate without satellite guidance despite Russian jamming on the battlefield. The Skynode S has proven itself in combat missions, providing Ukrainian forces with advanced computer vision capabilities to counter and bypass the loss of GPS functions and radio frequency targeting in electronic warfare.
According to Auterion, the Skynode S is transforming the battlefield by enabling Ukrainian forces to use smarter drones on a larger scale to defend against aggressors. This technology has the potential to make a significant impact in military operations by ensuring drones can continue to operate effectively in challenging environments.
