AVIUS 'Dark One' Flight Controller1.0
$1,499.00
A high performance and AI-capable flight computer that combines NVIDIA Jetson Orin™ NX system-on-module with a real-time STM32H7 microcontroller. This two-board system (carrier + expansion) splits high-level computing and low-level control tasks for optimal reliability. The carrier board hosts the Jetson Orin NX for onboard AI, navigation, and mission logic, while the expansion board houses the STM32 MCU and sensor suite to run the deterministic flight control loop. This design ensures advanced autonomy for computer vision, path planning, reinforcement learning algorithms. It can run in tandem with rock-solid flight stability. As a fundamental unit in our mission to democratise eVTOLs, it supports open-source flight softwares like PX4, Elodin or custom designed for maximum flexibility.
Each controller is fully assembled and tested by Aerial MECHANICA in the US., assigned a unique serial number and “Made in USA” label to guarantee quality and traceability.
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PRODUCT INFO
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AI-Enabled Companion Computer: Equipped with an NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX module (8-core ARM CPU + advanced GPU) delivering up to 100 TOPS of AI performance ideal for onboard neural networks, computer vision, and high-level decision-making tasks.
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Real-Time Flight MCU: An STM32H7 dual-core microcontroller (Cortex-M7 @ 480 MHz + M4 @ 240 MHz) handles time-critical control loops and sensor interfacing. This ensures deterministic flight control independent of the companion computer’s workload.
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Redundant Sensor Suite: Triple Bosch BMI270 IMUs provide 3× redundant 6-DoF inertial data (accelerometers/gyros) for exceptional reliability. A Bosch BMM350 magnetometer and BMP581 barometer are integrated for precise heading and altitude measurements, supporting accurate navigation and state estimation.
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Rich I/O for Drones: Designed with standard drone interfaces – 8 PWM outputs for ESC/motor control, dual CAN bus ports for peripherals (e.g. Lidar, UAVCAN devices), two UART/I²C ports for GPS or other sensors, an RC receiver input (supports SBUS, DSM, etc.), and a USB-C port for debug/programming. High-speed expansion is available via M.2 slots (PCIe) on the carrier, dual USB-C data ports, Gigabit Ethernet (with PoE support), and CSI-2 camera interface, enabling add-ons like cameras, LTE modems, or NVMe storage.
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Open Architecture & Software: Built on open-source platform, allowing developers to run open source sensor firmware, PX4/ArduPilot, or custom flight software. The Linux-based companion computer (Jetson) comes pre-flashed with a tailored OS (Jetson Linux) to interface seamlessly with the microcontroller. This common architecture accelerates custom developments and AI integration into flight control.
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RL-Enhanced Control: Incorporates reinforcement learning-enhanced algorithms to adapt and optimize flight performance over time. The controller can learn from flight data to improve stability and efficiency in dynamic conditions, pushing beyond traditional PID tuning for next-generation autonomous behavior.
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Quality and Compliance: Assembled and QA-tested in the USA using high-quality, COTS components. The design uses ITAR-free, NDAA-compliant parts sourced from major distributors, ensuring no restricted components. Each unit is assigned a product number and includes a certificate of functional testing.