Russia launches production of AI-based Skif onboard computer system for UAVs

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The CUST noted that the developer lists the Skif system’s resistance to electronic warfare, autonomy without communication, redundant navigation, and energy efficiency among its key tactical advantages

MOSCOW, November 13. /TASS/. The Akvylon Research and Production Enterprise (a resident of the Center for Unmanned Systems and Technologies, CUST) has started pilot-series production of the AI-based Skif onboard computer complex, the CUST told TASS.

"The product is designed for installation on autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), as well as ground-based and offshore robotic platforms. The system provides control, communications, navigation, and video stream processing. Skif's neural network algorithms are responsible for detection, tracking, and segmentation. A single unit weighing no more than 200 grams combines the functions of a single-board computer, a flight controller, an AI board, and an interface board," the CUST said.

The company noted that the developer lists the Skif system’s resistance to electronic warfare, autonomy without communication, redundant navigation, and energy efficiency among its key tactical advantages.

The CUST emphasized that Akvylon plays an important role in import substitution for critically important electronic components. "The localization level of products manufactured by the CUST resident reaches 90%," the company said.

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