BVLOS Solutions for UAS & UAM: Fuel Cells, Radar, Navigation Sensors, Flight Control & SATCOM

Honeywell stands at the forefront of global advancements in unmanned aviation technology, pioneering innovative solutions that drive the evolution of commercial unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs/drones). with a legacy spanning over a century in aerospace and defense, we specialize in developing cutting-edge technologies for drone autonomy, propulsion, connectivity, and beyond.

Innovative Solutions for small UAS

Our advancements are redefining the landscape of commercial sUAS operations, equipping autonomous and BVLOS (Beyond visual Line Of Sight) drones with the necessary capabilities for seamless integration into global airspace. With a century of experience, honeywell has been a trusted partner for aviation operators, adeptly navigating the complexities of modern certification and regulatory challenges in the UAV sector.Collaborating with numerous leading drone manufacturers, we are at the forefront of developing innovative unmanned aviation solutions. Notable applications include:

• Inertial navigation systems for Aeroscout’s precision mapping and surveying UAVs
• Advanced navigation sensors powering LiDAR USA’s digital mapping drones
• Detect-and-avoid radar systems provided to NASA for national airspace integration trials
• SATCOM solutions for Carbonix’s long-range drone platforms.

We are dedicated to addressing challenges and expediting the development of future heavy-lift drones,facilitating applications such as Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and extensive cargo transport.

Our advanced hydrogen fuel cell technology empowers both fixed-wing and multirotor drone platforms to achieve flight durations up to three times longer than conventional batteries, offering an extraordinary energy-to-weight ratio while emitting only water vapor.Available in 600-watt and 1200-watt configurations, our liquid-cooled hydrogen fuel cells require no recharging, simply connecting to a carbon fiber hydrogen storage tank. They deliver outstanding performance across various temperatures and altitudes, operating virtually silently. Honeywell’s fuel cells are utilized globally in demanding scenarios,including ISR (Intelligence,Surveillance,and Reconnaissance),search and rescue missions,law enforcement,and inspection tasks.

Compact INS & GPSDome

Reliable GPS-Denied Navigation Suite for UAVs

Our UAV navigation suite integrates a Compact Inertial Navigation System with the GPSdome anti-jamming technology, ensuring robust functionality even in GNSS-denied environments such as urban canyons and areas subject to intentional interference. The tactical-grade Compact INS delivers centimeter-level precision in a low-SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) package, featuring a 4G LTE modem for RTK corrections. It can be seamlessly integrated with Pixhawk-based drone autopilots and offers plug-and-play compatibility with a variety of multirotor and fixed-wing UAV platforms.

Compact Fly-By-Wire System

FBW Flight Control System for UAS & UAM

The compact Fly-By-Wire system serves as an electronic choice to traditional manual flight controls, making it ideal for unmanned aircraft and UAM platforms that prioritize safety and performance. This lightweight system offers enhanced adaptability for aircraft designers, along with fuel efficiency and lower maintenance needs.

With a triple-redundant architecture, the FBW flight control system guarantees seamless control transfer to alternate channels in case of any failures. It automatically compensates for turbulence and wind, ensuring exceptional stability and enabling precise takeoffs and landings.

VersaWave SATCOM Terminal

UAV SATCOM Solution for BVLOS & Real-Time Video Streaming

VersaWave is the most compact and lightweight SATCOM system available today. Utilizing inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband services, it ensures continuous BVLOS connectivity for UAVs, UGVs, and USVs operating globally. This low-SWaP system allows users to receive real-time video and data from the vehicle’s cameras and payloads. Weighing only 2.2 lbs, it supports speeds of up to 200kbps, enabling advanced UAV missions at unlimited distances from their operators.

HGuide MEMS Inertial Sensor systems

High-Performance IMUs and INS for UAVs & Robotics

As a global leader in high-performance IMUs (Inertial Measurement Units) and INS (Inertial Navigation Systems), our ITAR-free HGuide series of inertial sensors offers a variety of options tailored for diverse drone and robotics applications. Our advanced inertial sensors provide motion and vibration compensation for robotic vehicles and stabilization for UAV payloads, ensuring reliable navigation even in GNSS-denied environments such as urban canyons, tunnels, and areas with dense vegetation.

Civitanavi Systems by Honeywell

Inertial Navigation & Stabilization Systems for UAVs, UGVs & USVs

The Civitanavi Systems range of high-performance inertial sensor solutions caters to the demanding requirements of UAV, UGV, and USV applications. These ITAR-free sensors employ advanced sensor fusion algorithms alongside FOG and MEMS technologies to deliver reliable navigation, positioning, and stabilization capabilities, even in GNSS-denied conditions. Designed to meet stringent military standards, including MIL-STD-810F and MIL-STD-461F, as well as DO-178 and DO-254 for aerospace systems, these mission-critical sensors ensure optimal performance.

UAV Ground Control Station

Advanced GCS for eVTOL Unmanned Aircraft

Honeywell has engineered a sophisticated ground control station for eVTOL drones and UAM platforms, facilitating advanced BVLOS operations and the integration of drones into civil airspace through services like UTM (Unmanned Traffic Management) and U-space. This dual-display GCS allows for real-time data exchange with various ATM and UTM systems, offering essential features such as dynamic flight plan updates, ground-based detect-and-avoid capabilities, and automatic diversion of unmanned aircraft during unforeseen circumstances like communication failures or airspace emergencies. The system has been successfully validated during trials as part of the EU’s SESAR Joint Undertaking OperA (Operate Anywhere) project consortium and the U-ELCOME Digital Sky Demonstration initiative.