SwiftBird Aerospace provides compact inertial navigation systems for unmanned platforms that operate without reliance on GPS. 45 deg/h across land, air, and sea vehicles.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Unmanned aerial, ground, and maritime platforms often lose GPS signals due to jamming, interference, or operating in environments where satellite coverage is unavailable, leading to navigation errors and mission failure.
Solution
SwiftBird Aerospace offers the COMPOSITE inertial navigation system, a compact, GPS‑independent solution that automatically switches to onboard inertial navigation when satellite signals are lost. The system provides precise control with a drift rate of 0.45 deg/h across land, air, and sea vehicles, ensuring continuous navigation without reliance on external infrastructure. All hardware, algorithms, and manufacturing are sourced and performed within the EU, delivering full traceability, strategic sovereignty, and compliance with European quality standards. The solution is validated within the ESA framework and integrates via a single API for easy deployment on fixed‑wing, rotary, VTOL UAVs, as well as LEO and CubeSat missions.
Target Audience
Primary customers are manufacturers and operators of unmanned aerial, ground, and maritime systems, as well as satellite and CubeSat developers requiring reliable GPS‑independent navigation.
Features
- Compact inertial navigation unit designed for vibration‑resistant unmanned platforms
- Automatic GNSS‑denied mode activation with seamless transition to inertial navigation
- Low drift rate of 0.45 deg/h for sustained accuracy over extended periods
- Single API interface for straightforward integration with vehicle control systems
- Radiation‑hardened design for LEO and CubeSat applications
- Fully European supply chain and manufacturing for traceability and strategic autonomy