SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 25, 2025Interesting Engineering

Drones can now navigate without GPS with Maxar’s first-of-its-kind Raptor system

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Maxar Intelligence introduces Raptor, a software suite enabling autonomous drones to navigate without GPS using native cameras and 3D terrain data. The technology enhances drone capabilities in GPS-denied environments for military and commercial operations, offering precise ground coordinate extraction and improved mission effectiveness across various scenarios.

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