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CubePilot is an Australian aerospace company that develops hardware and embedded software ecosystems for the civilian unmanned systems industry. Specializing in advanced autopilot systems, CubePilot's offerings enable autonomous navigation and control for a wide range of unmanned vehicles, including drones (UAVs), rovers (UGVs), boats (USVs), and underwater vehicles (UUVs). The company is notable for its commitment to open-source principles, contributing significantly to the broader unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and robotics communities.

History

CubePilot began life as Proficnc in 2006 and changed name to CubePilot in 2019 it is headquartered in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. The company emerged from a legacy rooted in the original Pixhawk project, a widely recognized open-source flight controller platform. This heritage underscores CubePilot's dedication to open architecture and community collaboration in the development of its autopilot solutions.

Products and Ecosystem

CubePilot offers a comprehensive ecosystem that revolves around its "Cube" series of autopilots, which serve as the central control unit for unmanned systems. This ecosystem is complemented by a variety of accessories and carrier boards, designed to provide flexible and adaptable solutions for diverse applications. CubePilot Cubes are all NDAA compliant and found on the Blue and Green lists.

Key Products:

• The Cube Autopilot Series: This is the flagship product line, including models like the Cube Orange+, Cube Blue, and Cube Black. These autopilots feature powerful processors (e.g., STM32H757 for the Cube Orange+), multiple redundant inertial measurement units (IMUs), and advanced sensors for reliable and precise flight control. They support popular open-source flight control firmware such as ArduPilot and PX4.
• Carrier Boards: These boards serve as an interface, allowing the Cube autopilots to connect with various peripherals and be integrated into different vehicle types. Examples include the Standard Carrier Board, Mini Carrier Board, and Kore Carrier Board, each optimized for specific form factors or applications.
• GNSS Modules (e.g., Here3, Here4, HerePro): These modules provide high-precision positioning capabilities, including Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) and Post-Processed Kinematic (PPK) GNSS for centimeter-level accuracy.
• Herelink: A compact, handheld ground controller that provides high-definition (HD) video transmission and control over long distances. It runs on customized Solex and QGC Ground Control Station software and supports MAVLink for communication with ArduPilot and PX4 autopilots.
• HereFlow: An optical flow sensor used for navigation, particularly in GPS-denied environments.
• Ardubee: An open-source miniature drone development platform that integrates with the CubePilot ecosystem, designed for STEM education and research.

Technology and Architecture

CubePilot's flight controllers typically employ a robust architecture that includes:

• High-performance Microcontrollers: Such as the ARM Cortex-M7 (STM32H757) and Cortex-M3 (STM32F103) as a failsafe co-processor.
• Redundant Sensors: Featuring multiple accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers for enhanced reliability and fault tolerance. Some Cube models incorporate vibration isolation for critical IMUs.
• Extensive Connectivity: Offering various I/O ports including UART, I2C, CAN, SPI, and PWM/Servo outputs, facilitating integration with a wide array of sensors and peripherals.
• Integrated ADS-B Receiver: Newer carrier boards often include an integrated 1090 MHz ADS-B receiver for enhanced situational awareness and detect-and-avoid (DAA) capabilities.
• Open-Source Software Compatibility: The hardware is designed to seamlessly integrate with and run open-source firmware like ArduPilot and PX4, promoting flexibility and community-driven development

Applications

CubePilot's technology is utilized in a broad spectrum of unmanned systems for various purposes, including:

• Aerial Photography and Filmmaking: Providing stable and precise flight control for capturing professional-grade aerial media.
• Industrial Inspections: Enabling detailed inspections of infrastructure using drones equipped with sensors and thermal cameras.
• Surveying and Mapping: Facilitating accurate data collection through RTK-enabled GNSS modules.
• Agriculture: Supporting applications like crop monitoring, precision spraying, and environmental analysis.
• Research and Development: Serving as a flexible platform for academic and commercial experimentation in robotics and autonomous systems.
• Public Safety and Defence: Enabling secure and reliable drone operations for governmental and military use.
• Delivery drones: Used by Manna in Ireland, and many others around the world for reliable drone delivery platforms.