The Nova PS is built with the best and the latest of the US Army’s Group 1 UAS avionics and subsystems. Through component second sourcing, you can know that not only is the Nova PS military-grade, but its systems will be upgraded as technology continues to develop on the cutting edge.
The Nova PS utilizes an all-new gimballed video payload complete with pan-and-zoom as well as target tracking. Reconnaissance is made easy with the gimballed video payload designed specifically for ISR missions.
Altavian’s engineering philosophy is to use open architectures in our systems design. We’re committed to bringing these proven commercial open architectures to Group I UAS. Our technology stack for all aircraft, ground stations, and payloads are designed to integrate and interface with other components. There’s no proprietary ‘black box.’ This improves the acquisition process by fostering interoperability at both the system and subsystem level.
For both inter-vehicle and over the air communications, Altavian has adopted the de-facto standard drone communication protocol, MAVLink, for both commercial and defense applications. For defense applications, Altavian puts this behind an encrypted digital data link for secure communications.
Our aircraft are designed to be completely independent of their payloads. Coupled with MAVLink, defense and commercial customers can quickly and cost effectively integrate new capabilities on a proven and certified airframe. Modular Fusion payloads reduce acquisition cost and maximize utility.
Altavian produces a rugged, hardened, and strategically sourced autopilot module capable of meeting the stringent requirements of the defense market. This module controls all of Altavian’s platforms (Fixed-wing and Multirotor) and is a Pixhawk-compatible flight controller capable of running both the PX4 and APM codebase.
The Nova MV is the military-grade model of the Nova F7200 series. Built to government specs, the Nova MV is designed and implemented primarily for supporting the war fighter in the field. Utilizing open systems architectures, the Nova MV is fully compliant with military system and subcomponent requirements including avionics and communications. This rugged system was made for over-the-hill ISR and support objectives.
The Nova MV takes the best of the commercial market’s technology and applies it to government specifications and requirements. By using open system architectures, the Nova MV applies the quality of engineering required for commercial application and integrates it into the hardened and secure military requirements. This system combines the best of both worlds to support the war fighter in the field.
The Nova LE is crafted for inspection, perimeter security, and reconnaissance within the commercial sector. It utilizes the craftsmanship of the commercial sector with the cutting-edge avionics and subsystems of the defense sector but re-imagined for private application. Keep your data secure using the same systems employed by the government with an American-crafted system like the Nova LE.