Best Autonomy Retrofit Kit (ARK)

Quick‑connect payload for UAS – ARK is designed to retrofit into Group 1+ unmanned aerial systems (UAS) like the Puma 3 AE and Puma LE, enabling autonomous mission capabilities on existing platforms.

On‑board edge computing + AI/vision – Includes built‑in computing and the SPOTR‑Edge computer‑vision software for day/night detection, classification and tracking of people, vehicles, aircraft and vessels.

Designed for contested/comms‑denied environments – It supports operations where communications are degraded or denied, enabling single‑ or multi‑agent autonomous missions and integration with mobile ad‑hoc networks (MANET) and Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK).

Modular & open‑architecture software (AVACORE) compatibility – The kit works with AVACORE autonomy software, providing behavior‑tree mission scripting, plug‑in interfaces for autopilots, radios and sensors, speeding integration to new platforms.

Low SWaP (Size, Weight and Power) for retrofits – The datasheet lists base configuration weight ~536 g and power up to ~20 W continuous, making it viable to add to smaller UAS without major redesign.

Scalable mission capability – Supports a variety of mission types: multi‑region search, track & follow, area survey, ISTAR, tripwire events etc, enabling transition from remote‑pilot work to more autonomous operations.