TECHNOLOGY

SWARM AI TECHNOLOGY

SWARM-X implements a technology platform optimized for autonomous and swarm flight
by integrating Korean-made core components, on-device AI, SLAM-based 3D perception, and an integrated GCS for heterogeneous drone operations

Swarm Drone HW

1. AI Swarm Drone Core Component Development
  • Compact Flight Controller
    • STM32-based high-performance design
    • Triple-sensor architecture(IMU, Barometer, Accelerometer)

      for stable swarm flight

    • MAVLink and proprietary protocol support
  • AI + Mission Computer Integrated Board
    • Edge AI-based processing(Regulus / Tachy V1)
    • Real-time EO/IR analysis, path reconfiguration, and target recognition
    • Integrated FC-AI architecture for lightweight and power-efficient operation
  • Localization of VTX·KCMVP
    • Applied Korea Cryptographic Module Validation Program(KCMVP)

      Supports real-time encrypted video transmission

    • Localization of camera, video transmission, RF modules
2. AI Swarm Drone AirFrame Design & Manufacturing
  • Precision Strike Swarm Drone with Domestic NPU-Based On-Device AI
    • On-device AI(NPU) for real-time target detection and strike missions
    • Autonomous swarm reconnaissance over wide-area operations
  • Maritime Policing Swarm Drone with GPU-Based On-Device AI
    • (GPU) + 3D mapping-based autonomous detection and reconnaissance
    • SLAM-based autonomous flight in GPS-denied environments with reduced communication dependency through inter-drone networking
  • Tail-Sitter VTOL (XV600 / XV1200)
    • VTOL with high-speed, high-efficiency fixed-wing flight
    • Autonomous short-mid range missions(OSR, strike, loitering)
    • Swarm-optimized structural design

Swarm Drone SW

1. AI-Based Swarm Drone Software R&D
  • Swarm Mapping & 3D Spatial Visualization Software
    • Real-time 3D environment reconstruction through multi-drone sensor data fusion
    • Visualization for mission planning, obstacle avoidance, and situational awareness
  • Swarm Autonomous Navigation Software
    • Path generation and autonomous cooperative flight in GPS- and communication-constrained environments
    • Collision avoidance and optimized collaborative swarm operations
  • AI-Based Object & Environment Recognition and 3D Analysis Software
    • On-device deep learning-based EO/IR object and environment recognition
    • Model-based triangulation for AI-driven 3D perception and analysis
  • Integrated Multi-Platform Mission Control Program
    • AI-based integrated C2 for autonomous swarm operations
    • Unified control of fixed-wing, multirotor, and USVs
    • Mission allocation, cooperative flight, and real-time monitoring

Technical Highlight

  • 01

    Localization of core components and airframes to minimize supply chain risk

  • 02

    Integrated AI-FC architecture enabling autonomous decision-making and mission execution at the platform level

  • 03

    In-house development of full-cycle swarm software(flight, mapping, and control)

  • 04

    SLAM and model-based triangulation-driven 3D analysis and enhanced situational awareness

    Patent pending : 3D coordinate computation method using swarm drones and related drone station & system(NO. 10-2024-0157007)
  • 05

    Secured core technologies through technology transfer and patent licensing from public research institutes and major corporations

    ETRI autonomous reconnaissance drone system, licensed patents from SK and Samsung Electronics