Defeating Jammers: Fiber Optic Gyroscope Inertial Navigation & AI-assisted targeting systems
As electronic warfare escalates across modern battlefields, traditional drones are hitting a wall — quite literally. GPS jamming, signal spoofing, and denied environments are grounding many loitering munitions before they even reach their targets. Our team set out to solve that. Today, we’re introducing our next-generation tube-launched loitering munition equipped with Fiber Optic Gyroscope (FOG) Inertial Navigation and an onboard AI-assisted targeting system, purpose-built to overcome jamming and finish the mission even in contested airspace. Why Traditional Navigation Fails in Combat Most loitering drones rely on GPS or GNSS for navigation, and that’s exactly what adversaries are exploiting. On the modern battlefield, GPS denial zones are common. EW systems can disrupt drone guidance, leading to mid-air losses or total mission failure. This is especially problematic for loitering munition systems that rely on long-range accuracy and autonomy. The Fiber Optic Gyroscope Advantage To counter that threat, we’ve integrated a FOG-based Inertial Navigation System (INS) a precision system that doesn’t rely on external signals. FOG works by detecting rotational changes via light interference in coiled fiber-optic cables, offering incredibly accurate heading and positional awareness. Key advantages: Immune to GPS jamming/spoofing Works underground, indoors, and in signal-denied zones Accurate over long distances with no external reference This means the drone can launch, navigate, and strike without ever needing to “check in” with satellites, making it near-impossible to disrupt. AI-Assisted Target Recognition & Mid-Flight Correction While the FOG INS keeps the drone on track, our AI vision system ensures it hits what matters. Once airborne, onboard sensors scan the terrain and compare visual data against a trained object-recognition model. This enables the drone to: Confirm and classify targets (e.g., tanks, artillery, bunkers) Autonomously correct its trajectory in the final phase Abort or divert if the environment changes (e.g., no target confirmation) Our neural network is optimized for speed and resource constraints, allowing rapid target detection and adjustment even with limited onboard compute. Ready to go This new system is currently integrated into our compact, portable Phantom Razor loitering munition, designed for frontline units needing high-impact, precision-guided strike capability without reliance on complex comms infrastructure. It’s: Tube-launched for rapid deployment from man-portable or vehicle-based systems Silent, small, and hard to detect Built to survive and adapt in signal-denied environments
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Shadow Striker: The Tactical Drone Designed for One
In an era where drones are redefining modern operations, portability and independence are often overlooked in favor of raw performance. But when you’re operating in contested zones, remote terrain, or on tight timelines, size, weight, and crew requirements matter a lot. That’s why the Shadow Striker range from Skypath UAV is a game-changer. Power That Fits in a Pack Many high-end UAVs deliver impressive range and endurance, but at the cost of bulk. They’re too big to carry, require vehicles for transport, and demand multiple operators to launch and manage. That slows you down, increases visibility, and reduces tactical flexibility. Shadow Striker 1600 flips that script. Weighing just 3.4 kg, and with folded dimensions of 0.82 x 0.60 x 0.15 m, this drone packs into a compact case that one person can carry, hike with, and deploy anywhere. It’s built for real-world mobility, not ideal-world conditions. Single-Operator Superiority In many missions, sending a large team just to launch a drone isn’t realistic, or safe. The Shadow Striker is engineered to be fully operable by one person, from start to finish: Carried by one Deployed by one Launched by one Operated autonomously This isn’t just a convenience, it’s a tactical advantage. Whether you’re a special operations unit, a forward recon team, or a disaster-response crew, the ability to run ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) missions solo reduces your footprint and enhances flexibility. Fast Setup. Anywhere Launch. No Runway Needed. Thanks to its VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) capability and foldable wings, Shadow Striker can go from pack to airborne in several minutes. It launches from virtually any terrain: rooftops, forest clearings, cliff edges, no runway or launcher required. Combined with full autonomous flight modes, it allows the operator to focus on the mission, not the mechanics. Performance That Punches Above Its Weight Despite its compact form, Shadow Striker 1600 delivers: 100 minutes of flight time Up to 2kg payload EO/IR camera with recognition of personnel at 9.3 km Precise geolocation tracking Level 6 wind resistance Service ceiling above 4,000 meters
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