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Autonomous Flight Control & Navigation Systems

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This subcontract with the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division focuses on the development and integration of autonomous flight control and navigation systems for prime contractors on TRUAS projects. The scope of work includes programming autonomous route following, obstacle avoidance, and Smart RTL backtracking. A critical component of the project is the integration of Alternative Position, Navigation, and Timing sensors to ensure operational capability within emission-control and GPS-denied environments. The technical execution involves the use of flight controllers and IMUs to deliver a complete suite of navigation hardware and integrated flight control software. Performance for this contract is based in Huntsville. Interested parties must respond by December 1, 2026, under NAICS code 541715.

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Subcontract for autonomous flight control and navigation systems development based in Huntsville.

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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Huntsville, AL, USA

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This scope was carved out of NAWCAD-SN-26-TRUASII.

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Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft System Increment II Cargo UAS Industry Demonstration

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division
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Develops and integrates autonomous flight control and navigation systems for prime contractors on TRUAS projects. Programs autonomous route following, obstacle avoidance, and Smart RTL backtracking. Integrates Alternative Position, Navigation, and Timing (Alt PNT) for GPS-denied and emission-control environments. Utilizes flight controllers, IMUs, and Alt PNT sensors. Delivers integrated flight control software and navigation hardware suite.

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