Module 04 · L3 — Across The Group

Collective Layer

Shared position and task allocation · planned

The planned collective layer will use one navigator as a shared position reference. Group members will exchange ranging, capability and task data over inter-vehicle links, with lift, sensing and navigation assigned across the group.

To build Navigation payload carried once per group Heterogeneous groups
Four unarmed survey aircraft flying above coastal mountains
Coordinated flightAI concept
NAVIGATOR FULL FIT · FIXES GROUP POSITION GUIDED GUIDED GUIDED INTER-DRONE LINK ONE NAVIGATION PAYLOAD PER GROUP
Collective layer · conceptto build
CONCEPT / TO BUILD
  • Navigator carries the full sensor fit for the group
  • Guided aircraft hold position relative to it
  • Inter-drone links carry the shared reference
  • Heterogeneous groups — lift, sensing and navigation split across airframes
  • Neighbour discovery and ranging establish the group's shared position
  • Capability registry and task allocation coordinate who carries what and who does what

The proposed integration uses TrackFusion for position matching, RECONN.EARTH for reference imagery and OspreyVMS for mission video.

Planned extension: underwater operation with sonar fusion.

WHERE IT SITS

Discuss collective-layer integration.

Share your vehicle configuration, sensors and group-coordination requirements.