This video from UXV Technologies, a developer of command and control and payload solutions, highlights its collaboration with Patria and the integration of a customized Micronav controller with Patria’s modular quadcopter Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) platforms.
The discussion features Steven Friberg of UXV Technologies and Pietari Sorri of Patria, who discuss the development and operational use of the customized controller in challenging climatic conditions.
The customized Micronav controller was developed as a tailored solution for Patria’s UAVs, including use in cold environments where gloves are necessary. While many controllers appear similar, the solution delivered to Patria incorporates large physical buttons to enable continuous operation when touchpad use cannot be relied upon. The controller is described as the “heart” of the system, as without the control unit the platform cannot be used.
Patria presents its modular quadcopter platform, described as a flying platform for warheads under 7 kg and adaptable to different scenarios. The system allows radios to be changed or an optic fiber link cable to be used. In FPV mode with shorter motor arms and three-blade propellers, the platform can reach speeds of 30 m/s. With larger motor arms, it can achieve a range of nearly 50 km while carrying bigger payloads. The platform supports multiple payload configurations, including droppable munitions and ISR capabilities, and incorporates a three-step safety mechanism.
The video also highlights how the collaboration between UXV Technologies and Patria has focused on quality and application-specific system design, with both companies emphasizing professional-grade performance.
