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Russia Tests Drone Nav: 15cm Accuracy!
15 Dec
Summary
- Russian Ariadna system offers 15-20cm positioning accuracy.
- It uses ground-based radio beacons, not satellites.
- The technology is 100% Russian-made and aims for pilot launch in 2026.
Russian specialists have successfully tested a prototype of the Ariadna ultra-precise non-satellite positioning and navigation system, with a patent application now filed. This innovative technology leverages ground-based radio beacons to transmit coordinates to receivers on drones and other vehicles, ensuring accurate geolocation without relying on satellite communication. It achieves an impressive positioning precision of 15-20 cm, which is reportedly eight times more accurate than GPS.
The Ariadna system is designed to enhance the autonomy of navigation for various applications, including drone operations. Its high accuracy will enable agricultural drones and autonomous vehicles to perform tasks with centimeter-level precision. Furthermore, it offers protection against spoofed signals and intentional jamming, ensuring reliable navigation even in challenging electronic warfare environments.
Developed with components and software entirely made in Russia, the Ariadna system is slated for a pilot launch in 2026 under an experimental legal regime. The company plans to integrate this sovereign navigation technology into a major agro-industrial firm, potentially enabling features like aerial cargo deliveries and autonomous logistics "drone highways."
