How can drones navigate precisely in areas where GPS signals fail? This is one of the key challenges for modern unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The SNADE project was created to develop solutions that ensure reliable operation of UAS in demanding and disrupted environments.
The project focuses on developing advanced navigation methods for UAS that operate in environments with limited or no GPS availability.
Key Solutions Developed Within the Project:
- Multi-sensor integration – including optical, radar, LIDAR, and other sensors.
- Intelligent data fusion – combining information from multiple sources.
- Swarm operations – to improve efficiency and optimize costs.
This approach enhances the reliability of drones and improves positional accuracy under complex operational conditions.
Official Launch of the SNADE Project
The project was officially launched in November in Munich during a meeting at the Universität der Bundeswehr München.
During the kick-off meeting:
- project teams were introduced,
- the rules of the European Defence Fund (EDF) program were discussed,
- the work schedule was presented,
- initial technical discussions took place,
- participants visited the university’s facilities.
It was the first step in the collaborative implementation of the project by the international consortium.
International Collaboration Under the EDF
SNADE is implemented by partners across Europe:
- Universität der Bundeswehr München – consortium leader
- Agriclima Consulting AB
- Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity
- RB Defence Kestrel Division Sp. z o.o.
- Logiicdev GmbH
- Universita Campus Bio Medico di Roma
The project is fully funded by the European Defence Fund.
SNADE, along with the projects NAVISENSE-X, ORIGAMI, and SWARMER, is part of the EDF Technological Challenge organized by the ORDEAL project consortium, focused on resilient autonomous drone navigation.
Role of Łukasiewicz – AI in the SNADE Project
Łukasiewicz – AI is responsible for machine learning activities and leads one of the work packages. The institute contributes experience from defense-related projects and expertise in artificial intelligence.
Learn More About SNADE
Further information about the SNADE project and other initiatives can be found in the “Projects” section.