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A small drone prototype sits on a workbench in a bright, minimalist lab setting.

Moroccan Startup Unveils GPS-Free UAV Prototype

Meet Matador, a game-changing UAV prototype from Moroccan startup Ballistic Defense System that ditches GPS for a cutting-edge navigation system, combining sensors and software to stay on course. This innovative approach relies on a suite of onboard agents, including visual inertial odometry and map-matching, to enable precise flight without satellite signals.

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Drone in flight against cityscape with futuristic display screen in foreground.

Drones Adopt 3D Vision for GPS-Free Navigation

In a game-changing shift, drones are ditching GPS and embracing 3D vision for navigation, empowering them to fly high even in the most challenging environments. This innovative tech is redefining autonomy, enabling drones to thrive in "dirty" RF and contested conditions where satellite signals are unreliable or unavailable.

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