Manta
A compact fixed-wing platform for GPS-denied navigation work, modular sensor experiments, and onboard AI pipelines that need real flight time, not just lab simulations.
Capabilities
A compact platform for teams iterating on autonomy, sensing, and field-ready navigation software.
GPS-denied navigation
Validate perception, inertial estimation, and visual navigation workflows in realistic airborne conditions.
Modular sensor stack
Swap compute modules, cameras, and payloads quickly as your autonomy or perception program evolves.
Onboard AI processing
Jetson-based compute supports real-time inference and perception workloads without constant ground-side dependency.
Backpack field deployment
A single operator can transport, stage, and launch the platform in minutes for iterative outdoor testing.
Experience
From first deployment to onboard AI evaluation, Manta is designed around iterative outdoor testing.
GPS-denied R&D platform
Designed to support development and testing of GPS-denied navigation software in challenging environments.
Technical specs
Core airframe, autonomy, and field-operation details for teams assessing fit and deployment requirements.
- Form factor
- Compact flying wing
- Mission range
- 8 km
- Flight time
- 45 min
- Takeoff weight
- 1.2 kg
- Setup time
- Under 2 min
Mission flow
A practical sequence for rapid setup, testing, and safe recovery.
Rapid deployment
From backpack to air in under two minutes with minimal assembly.
Sensor calibration
Initialize cameras, telemetry, and perception systems before a test flight starts.
Navigation testing
Run GPS-denied experiments while keeping telemetry and video available throughout the mission.
Autonomy validation
Evaluate onboard software in realistic field conditions and capture findings for the next iteration.
Safe recovery
Return-to-base and controlled abort modes reduce risk when conditions change mid-flight.
Procurement
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