VentureOne Integrates GPS-Less Navigation, Secure Flight Control Technologies Into UAV

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Abu Dhabi’s VentureOne has integrated two advanced autonomous flight technologies—Perceptra and Saluki—into ADASI’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations, as announced at IDEX 2025, the Middle East’s largest defence exhibition.

Developed by the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), both technologies are designed to deliver secure, resilient operations in the most challenging environments, offering enhanced resilience, precision, and security for autonomous aerial operations.

VentureOne Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Reda Nidhakou underscored the technologies' role in transforming drone operations, particularly in defence.

“We are working on a more comprehensive air autonomy and security portfolio that will play a central role in future drone operations,” he said in a statement.

Meanwhile, TII CEO, Dr Najwa Aaraj said Perceptra and Saluki represent a significant advancement in autonomous navigation with the potential to transform multiple sectors, whereas ADASI CEO, Juma Al Kaabi emphasised the importance of integrating field-proven technologies for enhanced UAV precision and security.

Perceptra provides vision-based navigation, enabling UAVs to operate in GPS-denied environments, while Saluki features a secure Zero Trust architecture and advanced artificial intelligence (AI)-powered mission control, supporting multi-vehicle management for defence applications.

Additionally, TII recently collaborated with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to develop methodologies for optimising flight routes and enhancing safety in complex urban airspaces.

This partnership, along with TII’s efforts to improve air corridor design, reinforces Abu Dhabi’s vision to lead in next-generation autonomous systems and urban airspace management.

VentureOne and TII operate under the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), which oversees Abu Dhabi’s research and development ecosystem to advance transformative technologies, while ADASI is part of the EDGE Group, an advanced technology and defence conglomerate.

-- BERNAMA