Edge AI Drone Autonomy

Edge AI Autonomy for
Defence & Critical Infrastructure

Name: GPO Edge Autonomy Module
Brand: GPO Edge Autonomy

One module · Two missions · Fully offline

A plug-and-deploy AI module that turns any FPV drone into an autonomous platform. Combat-validated in Ukraine. Trialled on European critical infrastructure. RF-silent, GPS-free, retrofits in minutes.

Defence brief Security brief

TRL7 Combat-validated

~100g Module weight

<€200 Hardware cost

31 FPS Onboard detection

AI LOCK

The Module

How GPO Edge Autonomy Works

Onboard processing turns any FPV drone into an autonomous platform. The same hardware runs two domain-adapted AI models — one for defence, one for critical infrastructure security.

1 Camera Input

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2 AI Detection

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3 Target Lock

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4 Autonomous Action

The Edge Autonomy Loop

Real-time processing pipeline runs entirely on the drone. Millisecond response times, zero radio emissions, no cloud dependency. The same loop drives terminal strike (defence) and intruder deterrence (security).

Multi-Class Detection

Onboard neural network detects and classifies persons, vehicles, drones, and wildlife in real time at 31 FPS.

Persistent Tracking

Automatic lock-on maintains target focus through manoeuvres. Predictive algorithms handle occlusions and re-acquisition.

Autonomous Action

Terminal strike approach (defence) or onboard loudspeaker and visual alarm (security). Operator retains full override at any moment.

Plug-and-Deploy

Betaflight and MAVLink compatible. Retrofits any FPV drone or VTOL in minutes — no airframe redesign, no flight stack changes.

RF-Silent & Offline

All transmitters can be deactivated mid-flight. Full functionality in GNSS-denied, jammed, and air-gapped environments. No cloud, ever.

Technical Specifications

Built for Real-World Deployment

Engineered for the demands of field operations. Every gram and every euro optimised for maximum capability across both mission profiles.

Module Weight ~100g

Hardware Cost <€200

Onboard Detection 31 FPS

Processing 26 TOPS Edge AI

Compatibility Betaflight / MAVLink

Maturity TRL7

GPO vs. Typical Solutions

Feature	GPO Edge	Others
Cost	<€200	€1,000-10,000+
Weight	~100g	500g-2kg
Processing	Fully Offline	Cloud-dependent
Integration	Minutes	Days/Weeks
Platform	Any Betaflight / MAVLink	Custom Only

Use Case · Defence

EW-Resilient Autonomous Strike

Combat-validated under active electronic warfare. Demonstrated to NATO armed forces in operational conditions.

EW ZONE ENGAGED

Drone enters active electronic warfare zone. Radio link is jammed. GNSS is denied. Conventional FPV is blind and uncontrollable.

RF EMISSIONS OFF

GPO module activates. All transmitters deactivated — drone becomes invisible to RF monitoring. Onboard AI takes over guidance with zero radio emissions.

AUTONOMOUS TERMINAL

Onboard camera searches autonomously, classifies and locks the assigned target, and completes terminal approach. Zero radio emissions throughout.

Fully offline AI — no GPS, no cloud, no command link required
Real-time onboard detection at 31 FPS, 26 TOPS edge AI accelerator
Low-light global-shutter camera, ~100 g module weight
Betaflight / MAVLink compatible — retrofits any FPV drone
Combat-validated, TRL7

Use Case · Security

Critical Infrastructure Protection

Autonomous perimeter patrol where ground personnel cannot go. Designed for EU critical infrastructure operators.

PERIMETER BREACH DETECTED

Unknown person or vehicle enters restricted zone. Ground patrols cannot cover marshland, water bodies, or forested perimeter segments. Fixed cameras have blind spots and require lighting.

AUTONOMOUS PATROL ACTIVE

GPO module launches on scheduled patrol route. All transmitters deactivated — drone is invisible to RF detection systems. Onboard AI scans for unknown moving objects at 31 FPS. Operator observes only.

DETECTION & DETERRENCE

Target classified and locked. Onboard loudspeaker activates warning. Visual alarm strobes. Intruder deterred before human response is dispatched. Detection log saved for security audit.

RF-silent operation — undetectable during patrol
Marsh, water body, and forest terrain coverage
Automated loudspeaker + visual deterrence on detection
Multi-class detection: persons, vehicles, drones, wildlife
Scheduled autonomous patrol routes
Post-flight detection log export
Human-in-the-loop: operator retains full override

Traction

Field-Validated Across Defence and Civil Operators

Combat-validated under active electronic warfare. Demonstrated to NATO armed forces. Entering civil critical infrastructure pilots across the EU.

Combat-validated

Active deployment

FPV strike platforms operating under active electronic warfare conditions.

Demonstrated to NATO

Live demo

Live operational demonstrations of autonomous target lock with allied armed forces.

EU infrastructure pilots

Civil deployment

Critical infrastructure perimeter trials with European utility operators.

OEM integrations

Sensor-level

Sensor and platform integrations with European defence and aerospace partners.

TRL7 maturity

Production-ready

Established supply chain for scaled production. Manufactured and supported in the EU.

Dual-use ready

Two missions

Two domain-adapted AI models running on shared hardware — defence and critical infrastructure.

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Edge AI Autonomy for
Defence & Critical Infrastructure

One Module. Two Missions.

Autonomous strike in EW zones

RF-silent perimeter patrol