ModalAI stands at the forefront of developing AI-driven autonomy and perception technologies tailored for drones and robotics. Proudly manufactured in the United States, our NDAA-compliant autopilots, drone systems, and open VOXL SDK empower a diverse array of industries to harness the advantages of both aerial and terrestrial autonomy solutions, utilizing WiFi, LTE, and Doodle Labs networks for seamless interaction.
As a distinguished premium member of AUVSI and a silver member of Dronecode, ModalAI actively contributes to the PX4 and Ardupilot ecosystems, demonstrating our commitment to propelling the drone sector forward with innovative, open-source hardware and software solutions.
Our Offerings
VOXL 2
Next-Gen AI-Enhanced Flight Controller & Companion Computer
The VOXL 2 is a lightweight, single-board drone autopilot driven by the Qualcomm QRB5165 chip.
weighing in at a mere 16g, this Blue UAS Framework-approved flight controller and companion computer boasts an extraordinary AI processing capability of up to 15 TOPS, along with seven simultaneous MIPI inputs for effortless integration of EO, thermal, TOF, and CV cameras.
The VOXL SDK comes equipped with a variety of open-source software algorithms ready for immediate deployment, including multi-camera visual inertial odometry (VIO) for navigation in GPS-denied environments, visual obstacle avoidance (VOA) for secure flight in complex spaces, and 3D mapping and path planning for autonomous operations in dynamic settings.
VOXL 2 Mini
Ultra-compact AI Autopilot Board for Miniature Drones
The VOXL 2 Mini is engineered to deliver AI-driven autonomy for the tiniest drones, offering the same computational power from the Qualcomm QRB5165 as the VOXL 2, all within a remarkably compact 42 x 42mm design.
This miniature board supports five simultaneous MIPI inputs and features a standard 30.5 x 30.5 mm frame for mounting.
Starling 2
NDAA-Compliant Drone Advancement Platform for Indoor Use
The starling 2 serves as an NDAA-compliant drone development platform, powered by our VOXL 2 BlueUAS Framework autopilot. Tailored for indoor UAS applications,it boasts a robust suite of five imaging sensors and offers a variety of autonomous features,including precise visual inertial odometry,visual obstacle avoidance,and SLAM capabilities.
Weighing only 280g, the compact Starling 2 provides an impressive flight duration of 40 minutes, complete with built-in Wi-Fi connectivity and options for either a Ghost Atto or Express LRS radio receiver.
Starling 2 Max
Outdoor Development Drone with Visual and Thermal Imaging
The Starling 2 Max is the expanded version of our Starling open drone development platform, specifically designed for outdoor applications that rely on computer vision for dead reckoning. Powered by the VOXL 2 flight controller, it features a comprehensive suite of NDAA-compliant imaging sensors, including dual 1MP fisheye CV cameras for visual inertial odometry, forward and downward 12MP cameras for image streaming and capture, and a FLIR Lepton thermal imager.
This versatile platform also supports an additional payload capacity of 500g and offers up to 55 minutes of flight time.
Stinger Vision
Compact NDAA-Compliant FPV Drone with Low-Latency Streaming
Stinger Vision
is a compact FPV drone crafted for indoor reconnaissance,providing 12 minutes of flight time and constructed with a protective caged airframe for enhanced safety.Utilizing our proprietary FPV streaming technology, it offers long-range, low-latency encrypted video streaming, along with various AI-assisted flight modes that enable pilots to operate confidently with minimal training and no prior FPV experience.
This NDAA-compliant platform is powered by our VOXL 2 Mini autopilot and features a 4MP colour image sensor for FPV streaming and capture, dual CV cameras for autonomous navigation, and a downward thermal camera for nighttime positioning. An optional 640×480 FLIR Boson+ thermal imager can also be integrated.
