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UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía

Guidance, Navigation & Control Solutions (GNC) for Drones & UAVs

UAV Navigation is a leading developer of guidance, navigation and control solutions (GNC) for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The company’s highly reliable autopilots, navigation systems and other rugged solutions have been selected by Tier 1 aerospace manufacturers for incorporation into a variety of platforms, including high-performance tactical UAS, VTOL fixed-wing platforms, aerial targets, and unmanned helicopters.

UAV Navigation is part of the Grupo Oesía, a 100% Spanish-owned private consortium whose members are dedicated to the development of cutting-edge technologies for the aerospace, defense and security industries. The Group has a well-established track record in providing avionics for platforms such as the Eurofighter EF-2000, F-18 combat aircraft, and Airbus A400M Atlas, and is currently involved in state-of-the-art unmanned aircraft projects including Eurodrone and the Future Combat Air System.

UAV Autopilots

UAV Navigation’s drone autopilots provide advanced and ultra-reliable flight control for fixed-wing & VTOL UAVs and aerial targets, designed to military-grade standards such as MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461, and featuring built-in physical and logical redundancy.

vector 600 drone autopilotVECTOR-600
Advanced flight control computer for fixed-wing & VTOL UAVs

VECTOR 400 uav autopilotVECTOR-400
Mil-spec autopilot designed for aerial targets

“Alpha Unmanned Systems is a proud customer and partner of UAV Navigation since we began 5 years ago. UAV Navigation provides a quality product that does what it is supposed to do. The VECTOR works reliably and UAV Navigation is easy to work with and does not over-promise.”
Eric Freeman – CEO, Alpha Unmanned Systems

More information: UAV Autopilots

GNSS-Denied Navigation Systems

UAV Navigation’s GNSS-denied navigation product suite utilizes advanced inertial sensing as well as sophisticated visual navigation to provide dead-reckoning accuracy for drones operating under jamming, spoofing, or GPS blackout conditions.

GNSS Denied Navigation KitGNSS-Denied Navigation Kit
Combined AHRS and visual navigation for reliable dead reckoning

Visual navigation system for GNSS-denied environmentsVNS01
Visual navigation system for GNSS-denied environments

Combined air data, AHRS & INS unitPOLAR-300
Combined air data, AHRS & INS unit for UAVs

AHRS-IMU system with dual GNSS compassingPOLAR-500
AHRS-IMU system with dual GNSS compassing

Dual GNSS compassDGC01
Dual GNSS compass for high-accuracy heading estimation

MG01 MagnetometerMG01
Self-contained magnetometer for dynamic UAV applications

More information: GNSS-Denied Navigation Systems

Drone Mission Computers

UAV Mission control computerThe VECTOR-MCC is a UAV mission control computer that provides a separate payload and mission management capability that is independent of the autopilot, allowing developers to create a segregated architecture that eliminates flight safety risks in the case of MCC failure. This in turn enables drivers to be developed separately for payloads that are not critical for UAV control, and also greatly facilitates DAL certification.

The VECTOR-MCC also enhances the I/O capabilities of the VECTOR autopilot, allowing a range of third-party hardware to be interfaced with the system.

More information: Drone Mission Computers

Ground Control Software & Hardware

Visionair Ground control station softwareUAV Navigation’s Visionair ground control station software offers an intuitive all-in-one solution for UAV mission planning, execution and post-analysis. The highly customizable interface allows users to create and modify flight plans with the most efficient waypoint distribution, and offers a wide range of useful features including gauges, alarms, and Google Earth 3D visualizations.

GHU-100 Ground Hub UnitThe company also offers a GCS hardware hub that provides a unified networking capability for complex ground equipment setups, connecting together computers, multiple datalinks, joysticks and a variety of other essential hardware.

More information: Ground Control Software & Hardware

UAV Training Simulators

UAV Navigation’s hardware- and software-in-the-loop simulators are ideal for operator training as well as product development and demonstrations, allowing users to emulate real-world UAV missions using realistic conditions.

UAV training simulatorVECTOR-HIL
Hardware-in-the-loop UAV training simulator

Software-in-the-loop UAV simulator VECTOR-SIL
Software-in-the-loop UAV simulator for basic testing & training

More information: UAV Training Simulators

GNC Solutions for UAVs by Platform Type

flight control solutions for fixed-wing UAVs

Fixed-Wing UAVs

UAV Navigation’s flight control solutions for fixed-wing UAVs can control virtually all sizes and configurations, and have been deployed successfully on small electric platforms, flying and blended-wing designs, Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAVs, High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) aircraft and more.

  • VECTOR-600
  • VECTOR-HIL
  • POLAR-300
  • VECTOR-MCC

Flight Control for Rotary Wing UAVs

Rotary-Wing UAVs

UAV Navigation’s autopilots are ideal for unmanned helicopters and other rotary-wing drone platforms, and include a proven autorotation capability that enables safe landing in the event of engine or tail rotor failure.

  • VECTOR-600
  • VECTOR-HIL
  • POLAR-300
  • VECTOR-MCC

Flight Control for VTOL UAVs

VTOL UAVs

UAV Navigation offers complete and proven flight control solutions for quadcopter, hexacopter and octocopter VTOL UAVs as well as hybrid VTOL drones, offering smooth transition between flight modes and optimized efficiency.

  • VECTOR-600
  • VECTOR-HIL
  • POLAR-300
  • Visionair GCS Software

Loitering Munitions

Loitering Munitions

Designed to support a wide range of loitering munitions platforms from piston-engine systems to high-speed turbine-powered UAVs, UAV Navigation’s autopilot solution ensures precise and reliable operation even under GNSS-denied conditions such as jamming and spoofing attacks.

  • VECTOR-400
  • VECTOR-600
  • GNSS-Denied Navigation Kit
  • Visionair GCS Software

Flight Control for Target Drones

Target Drones

UAV Navigation has supported the world’s leading Unmanned Aerial Target (UAT) manufacturers, providing cutting-edge autopilots that meet the demanding flight requirements of these highly dynamic and agile systems and are compatible with radar altimeters for advanced functions such as sea-skimming.

  • VECTOR-400
  • VECTOR-600
  • Vector-HIL
  • Visionair GCS Software

Use Cases

BVLOS Operations

Military-grade GNC solutionsDrone flights taking place beyond the visual range of the operator require advanced guidance and navigation technologies to mitigate the increased risk and mission complexity.

UAV Navigation’s market-leading GNC system enables full autonomy over extended ranges, and has been used to successfully undertake the first BVLOS flight in Spain.

Military & Defense

UAV Navigation’s military-grade autopilots and GNC solutions equip tactical and defense UAVs with superior autonomy and maneuverability, ensuring ultra-reliable operation in contested environments as well as under GNSS-denied conditions.

UAV autopilots for GNSS-Denied Navigation

Aligned with STANAG 4586, UAV Navigation’s open architecture enables high levels of interoperability, allowing multiple diverse systems to work together to enhance operational efficiency.

Learn more: Military-grade GNC solutions

UAS SAIL III & IV Compliance

SAIL III & IV OperationsUAV Navigation’s modular flight control system can be adapted to the specific demands of various EASA operational categories, allowing it to be utilized for a variety of UAS applications.

The company has defined approved architectures for medium-risk SAIL III operations, and is currently engaged in advanced SAIL IV Design Verification Projects (DVP), helping UAS manufacturers obtain operational authorizations from aviation authorities in accordance with the EASA certification processes.

Learn more: UAS SAIL III & IV Compliance

Drone Swarming

UAV SwarmingVECTOR autopilots support simultaneous control of up to 32 UAVs from a single ground control station, using our Visionair software. This feature allows the aircraft to fly in formation, undertake co-ordinated tasks, and work together with other unmanned systems such as UGVs and USVs in multi-domain operations.

The autopilots also incorporate autonomous dynamic replanning and obstacle avoidance features, significantly increasing the autonomy of UAVs within the swarm and allowing each unit to independently adapt to changes in the environment.

Learn more: Drone Swarming

Products

VECTOR-400 Autopilot

Mil-spec autopilot designed for aerial targets

VECTOR-600 Autopilot

Advanced flight control computer for fixed-wing & VTOL UAVs

GNSS-Denied Navigation Kit

Combined AHRS and visual navigation for reliable dead reckoning

POLAR-300 AHRS-IMU

Combined air data, AHRS & INS unit for UAVs

POLAR-500 AHRS-IMU

AHRS-IMU system with dual GNSS compassing

VNS01 Navigation System

Visual navigation system for GNSS-denied environments

DGC01 GNSS Compass

Dual GNSS compass for high-accuracy heading estimation

MG01 Magnetometer

Self-contained magnetometer for dynamic UAV applications

GHU-100 Ground Hub Unit

GCS hardware hub for multi-peripheral networking

Visionair GCS Software

Ground control station software for mission planning & analysis

VECTOR-MCC Computer

Mission control computer enabling independent payload management

VECTOR-HIL Simulator

Hardware-in-the-loop UAV training simulator

VECTOR-SIL Simulator

Software-in-the-loop UAV simulator for basic testing & training

FDR01 Data Recorder

Flight data recorder for UAVs & unmanned systems

Articles

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CESEDEN Delegation Explores Advanced UAS Flight Control & Navigation Innovation

Senior military officers from the Spanish Armed Forces and international allies visited UAV Navigation to examine critical guidance systems for complex operational environments

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UAV Navigation Embeds Cybersecurity in Resilient GNC Systems

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UAV Navigation Powers Autonomous Capabilities in SATNUS’ Latest FCAS Flight Campaign

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Flight Control Systems for GNSS-Denied Environments

Explore how UAV Navigation–Grupo Oesía’s advanced flight control systems enable fully autonomous UAV missions without GNSS or comms links, ensuring reliability in any environment

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UAV Navigation Integrates & Validates Iridium Terminal For Reliable BVLOS Operations

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has successfully integrated and validated ATMOSPHERE’s Iridium® terminal in its VECTOR flight control system through real flight tests, demonstrating low-latency, stable two-way communication, fully autonomous operation, and reliable BVLOS capabilities

Oct 20, 2025
UAV Navigation Proves Flight Control Resilience at Jammertest 2025

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía showcased its resilient VECTOR autopilot and Visual Navigation System (VNS01) at Jammertest 2025, proving reliable UAV performance under severe jamming and spoofing conditions

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UAV Navigation Strengthens Drone Flight Control with Advanced GNSS Integration

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UAV Navigation to Supply Flight Control System for Fixed-Wing UAV Platform

UAV Navigation collaborates with SE Aviation to provide the DRIADE UAV with a VECTOR-600 flight control system enabling autonomous reconnaissance and wildfire response missions

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UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía to Advance Autonomy in European VTOL Defense Drones

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía will supply critical autonomous navigation technology for Europe’s VANTAGE project, advancing next-gen VTOL drone capabilities for defense operations

Jun 18, 2025
XPO25: UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía to Showcase GNC Systems for UAS

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía will showcase new GNC technologies at XPONENTIAL, including GNSS-denied navigation, swarm capabilities, and MUM-T for complex unmanned aviation operations

May 21, 2025
Advancing MUM-T Operations with Airborne Control and Aerial Launch Systems

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía explores the advancements in airborne control stations and automated aerial launch systems for enhanced manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) missions

May 09, 2025
One 150 UAV Achieves Dual Certification with Support from UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has supported Primoco UAV SE in achieving both the STANAG 4703 certification and the EASA LUC at SAIL III for the fixed-wing One 150 UAV

Apr 15, 2025
Geocaging Functionality Adds Intelligent 3D Airspace Control to VECTOR Autopilot

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has unveiled a new 3D Geocaging autopilot feature to enhance UAV flight safety, airspace management, and regulatory compliance

Apr 03, 2025
Leveraging Flight Control Systems to Coordinate Autonomous UAV Swarms

The UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía Flight Control System (FCS), incorporating the VECTOR autopilot and Visionair GCS software, enhances UAV swarm missions through real-time coordination, dynamic target tracking, and optimized mission execution

Mar 04, 2025
Advancing UAS Navigation with GNSS-Denied Kit from UAV Navigation

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía introduces its GNSS-Denied Navigation Kit, an advanced solution designed for precise, secure UAS navigation in environments where GNSS signals are unavailable or disrupted

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Advancing Manned-Unmanned Teaming with Autonomous UAV Swarms

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía and Primoco UAV SE demonstrate advanced manned-unmanned teaming, showcasing autonomous UAV swarms, AI-driven mission management, and real-time coordination for defense and security operations

Feb 19, 2025
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía provides its autopilot for the MCSD Demonstrator

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía supports SATNUS in advancing Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUT) technology with its autopilot system for the Manned-Unmanned Teaming & Common Systems Demonstrator (MCSD)

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UAV Navigation with Radio Positioning Algorithms in GNSS-Denied Environments

The Kepler Advance solution, developed by UAV Navigation and Wavenet RF Engineering, is designed to provide a reliable and robust substitute for GNSS systems

Dec 16, 2024
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía Unveils High-Tech Facility for Autonomous Systems

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has inaugurated an advanced center in Madrid to develop autonomy solutions for unmanned systems, featuring a cutting-edge design and electronics lab and an innovative flight testing area

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Advanced Display Technology Enhances UAV Flight Control

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía is advancing On-Screen Display (OSD) technology to upgrade flight control systems, providing first-person visualization for UAS operators

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Collaboration to Support Manned-Unmanned Teaming in the FCAS Initiative

In partnership with SATNUS, UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía will provide its autopilot for the Manned-Unmanned Teaming & Common Systems Demonstrator within the the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program

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Advanced Guidance, Navigation & Control Solutions for UAVs

UAV Navigation’s products have been selected by Tier 1 aerospace manufacturers for incorporation into a variety of platforms

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In-Flight Engine Restart Capabilities Introduced

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía and JetCat’s partnership will allow the VECTOR autopilots to seamlessly control one of the most widely used turbines in the market, the P300 PRO

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GNSS-Denied Navigation Kit Unveiled by UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía

The GNSS-Denied Navigation Kit combines the precision and reliability of the company’s AHRS, the POLAR-300, with the state-of-the-art Visual Navigation System, the VNS01

Feb 21, 2024
Galileo GNSS Receiver for EASA Specific Category UAS

The new receiver is aimed at riskier commercial drone operations such as infrastructure monitoring, oil and gas pipeline inspection, emergency management and cargo delivery

Feb 17, 2023
New Ground Control Hub Enables Multi-GCS, Multi-UAS & Maritime Missions

UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía’s new UAV Ground Hub Unit was designed based on clients' requirements and it follows a top-down design process that considers the requirements demanded by the RPAS market

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New Visual Navigation System Released for GNSS-Denied Environments

UAV Navigation’s Visual Navigation System (VNS) improves navigation in GNSS-denied environments by means of ‘visual odometry’ techniques

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Advanced Detect & Avoid Capabilities for UAV Navigation’s Flight Control Solutions

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Compact Autopilot Developed for Unmanned Aerial Targets

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GNSS-Denied Navigation Kit: Enabling the UAS Navigation in Contested Environments
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Jun 18, 2024
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