Which autopilots does it work with?

The suite interfaces to PX4, ArduPilot and compatible stacks through MAVLink, and supports ROS / ROS 2 payloads.

Do we have to replace our existing aircraft?

No. The autonomy layer runs onboard alongside video analytics on the aircraft you already operate, and reports mission status to NOMAD and ATAK.

Which autopilots does it support?

It uses MAVLink to interface with PX4, ArduPilot and compatible flight stacks, so most tactical and commercial UAS can be integrated.

Can the drone fly without GPS?

Yes. Visual-inertial navigation lets the aircraft operate in GNSS-denied environments such as indoors, urban canyons and close to structures.

What happens if the control link drops?

Configurable communication-loss behaviour keeps the aircraft on mission, holds position, orbits a point of interest or returns to base safely.

Which platforms can be retrofitted?

Tracked, wheeled and legged platforms are supported; the Autonomy Box commands them through their existing ROS / ROS 2, CAN or serial interfaces.

What happens when an operator is driving manually?

Assisted teleoperation stays active and prevents collisions while the human is in control.

What platforms can be upgraded?

Tracked and wheeled UGVs, robotic dogs and other legged platforms, and small tactical robots with CAN, serial or ROS control interfaces.

Does it work without GPS?

Yes. LiDAR, depth cameras and IMU-based SLAM enable navigation in buildings, tunnels and other GNSS-denied environments.

Can a human still take control?

Yes. Assisted teleoperation lets a human drive while the autonomy stack prevents collisions and limits unsafe commands.

Monitored Autonomy for drones, UGVs and quadruped robots

Onboard navigation and mission execution, with the operator supervising rather than steering.

Ground robotics autonomy box mounted on an unmanned ground vehicle

Neuronic Monitored Autonomy adds onboard navigation, obstacle avoidance and mission execution to existing drones, UGVs and robotic dogs, while the operator monitors and approves actions.

Products

Drone Autonomy Suite Ground Robotics Autonomy Box

Platform autonomy

Drone Autonomy Suite

Drone autonomy software lets one operator assign a mission instead of flying the aircraft. Neuronic's onboard autonomy plans routes, navigates when GNSS is denied, executes MAVLink missions, controls sensors and follows defined behaviour when the communication link drops, so the mission continues without continuous manual piloting.

Step 1

Assign mission intent

The operator defines a route, area or target to observe. The aircraft builds and validates a plan onboard.

Step 2

Navigate and execute

The suite controls the autopilot over MAVLink, handling waypoints, orbits, altitude and speed without continuous stick input.

Step 3

Couple perception and payload

When paired with Neuronic video analytics, the drone detects targets, follows them and keeps the gimbal locked autonomously.

Step 4

Continue when the link degrades

Communication-loss behaviour keeps the aircraft on mission, in a holding pattern or returning safely without a live control link.

Pilots and continuous links do not scale

Every extra aircraft usually needs another pilot, and manual control breaks down when GNSS is denied or the radio link degrades. Autonomy lets one operator assign intent and keeps the mission alive when the link is contested.

Why it matters

Frees operators from flying so they can work the mission picture.
Enables GNSS-denied flight using visual-inertial navigation.
Supports multi-drone and air-ground cooperative operations.
Works with existing PX4 and ArduPilot-based aircraft.

Platform autonomy

Ground Robotics Autonomy

Ground robotics autonomy adds self-driving behaviour to UGVs and quadruped robots already in service. A retrofit autonomy computer provides localisation and mapping, traversability assessment, obstacle avoidance, waypoint and route execution, building and area scanning and follow-me, and commands the platform through its existing control interface.

Step 1

Mount the autonomy computer

The Autonomy Box installs on the host robot with its own sensors and connects to the existing vehicle or robot interface.

Step 2

Map and plan locally

LiDAR and depth cameras build a local map. The planner generates routes and waypoints without requiring GPS.

Step 3

Avoid obstacles and assess terrain

The stack detects unexpected obstacles and evaluates traversability, adjusting the path in real time.

Step 4

Execute and report

The robot runs patrols, building scans, follow-me or standoff inspection missions while reporting status to NOMAD or ATAK.

Teleoperated robots need people and bandwidth

Most fielded ground robots must be driven continuously, which consumes operator attention and fails when the link is weak or the platform is out of sight. Autonomy turns those same platforms into mission systems that can patrol, scan and inspect on their own.

Why it matters

Upgrades existing fleets instead of procuring new platforms.
Operates indoors, underground and in other GNSS-denied spaces.
Reduces operator load through autonomous patrol and inspection.
Keeps humans at a safe distance during EOD and hazardous checks.

Demos

See it working

Drone Autonomous Target Tracking

A drone detects a moving ground target, follows it autonomously and keeps the gimbal locked while continuing its mission without continuous operator control.

FPV Loitering with Raspberry Pi

A low-cost FPV drone fitted with a Raspberry Pi companion computer holds a loiter pattern around a point of interest while streaming video and telemetry.

Autonomous Robotic Dog Building Scan

A robotic dog receives a building scan mission, enters the structure, navigates corridors, scans rooms and reports video and position back to the operator — without teleoperation.

UGV Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation

A tracked UGV runs the Neuronic autonomy stack against a physics-based simulation, with real hardware in the loop, to validate navigation and obstacle avoidance before field deployment.

All demos

Quick answers

Questions about Monitored Autonomy

Which autopilots does it work with?: The suite interfaces to PX4, ArduPilot and compatible stacks through MAVLink, and supports ROS / ROS 2 payloads.
Do we have to replace our existing aircraft?: No. The autonomy layer runs onboard alongside video analytics on the aircraft you already operate, and reports mission status to NOMAD and ATAK.
Which autopilots does it support?: It uses MAVLink to interface with PX4, ArduPilot and compatible flight stacks, so most tactical and commercial UAS can be integrated.
Can the drone fly without GPS?: Yes. Visual-inertial navigation lets the aircraft operate in GNSS-denied environments such as indoors, urban canyons and close to structures.
What happens if the control link drops?: Configurable communication-loss behaviour keeps the aircraft on mission, holds position, orbits a point of interest or returns to base safely.
Which platforms can be retrofitted?: Tracked, wheeled and legged platforms are supported; the Autonomy Box commands them through their existing ROS / ROS 2, CAN or serial interfaces.
What happens when an operator is driving manually?: Assisted teleoperation stays active and prevents collisions while the human is in control.
What platforms can be upgraded?: Tracked and wheeled UGVs, robotic dogs and other legged platforms, and small tactical robots with CAN, serial or ROS control interfaces.
Does it work without GPS?: Yes. LiDAR, depth cameras and IMU-based SLAM enable navigation in buildings, tunnels and other GNSS-denied environments.
Can a human still take control?: Yes. Assisted teleoperation lets a human drive while the autonomy stack prevents collisions and limits unsafe commands.

Other technologies

Perception Tactical Hybrid Swarm Control

Discuss your platform and mission

Tell us the platform, sensor and mission. We will walk you through integration options and arrange a technical demonstration.