AI-powered military technology development

Building intelligent software and hardware solutions for autonomous UAVs and FPV drones

AI-powered military technology development

10+

years of proven AI/CV expertise

3+

years in military tech development

20+

specialists in military & defense

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Military software services we provide

Abto Software provides software and hardware R&D services, in particular AI/ML and CV (computer vision) models specifically tailored to develop military & defense technology for autonomous UAVs and FPV drones.

  • Software and hardware
  • R&D services
  • Control theory applications
  • Companion computer models
  • Adaptive mission planning
  • Smart obstacle avoidance
  • Advanced user interfaces
  • Custom electrical components
ELEVATE YOUR DEFENSE SYSTEMS
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Defense software solutions we developed

Abto Software supports leading military & defense vendors in designing and developing Intelligent and compliant solutions across mission-critical use cases.

  • Optical navigation and drone control applications
  • Automatic target identification, recognition, and tracking
  • AI-based flight data monitoring, mission analytics
  • AI-powered terrain inspection systems

Custom military technology by Abto Software

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Optical navigation for autonomous UAV operation within complex GNSS-denied & EW-corrupted environments. By using previously gathered visual data, not standard satellite signals, our solution can detect UAV positioning without a GPS connection – a true game changer for autonomous attack drones and long-range strike drones.
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A complementing attack module to extend FPV drones with autonomous last-mile navigation and delivery. Equipped with object and pixel tracking (computer vision), payload calibration, and other critical functionality, the solution we developed can resolve the issues of low strike success and radio wave propagation.
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An autonomous companion computer to overcome GPS interference and maintain FPV position and altitude. This stable FPV hover, enabled through computer vision, visual odometry, and other advanced techniques, opens opportunities for surveillance, GNSS-denied missions, anti-jamming applications, and more.

Abto Software’s warfare-connected ecosystem of services

Field tested in combat and trusted by soldiers

Why work with partners from Ukraine? In brief, we bring real-world expertise from validation in combat.

Our unique, warfare-connected ecosystem of services goes beyond typically offered packaged products:

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Mission understanding & design
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3D modeling, rapid prototyping & ruggedization
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Technology & product development
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Deployment & field support
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Data & intelligence services
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Innovation scouting to enable strategic advantage
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Lifecycle services

Being under daily attacks, we possess what others can’t provide – the capability to test our solutions in combat. Forget test firing grounds and sanitized lab conditions for simulation – our technology is validated by soldiers and reflects real needs.

Our approach is focused on providing an accountable, interconnected pathway from discovery to frontline.

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Military software development services in detail

Defense consulting, solution design, and mapping

We analyze your requirements and develop tailored-to-mission architecture to address specific challenges. Scenario and feasibility analysis, risk assessment, technology and tool evaluation, proof-of-concept planning – Abto Software will cover every stage.

We leverage:

  • Control-theory algorithms
  • Obstacle-avoidance algorithms
  • Embedded programming
  • Edge computing

 

Custom prototyping and integration

We translate desired concepts into working, ready-for-application prototypes to validate proposed solutions. No matter the barrier you’re facing – GNSS failure, radio-horizon issues, dynamic obstacles, weather changes – Abto Software can find a solution for it.

We develop:

  • Companion computer modules
  • Control user interfaces 
  • Adaptive mission-planning engines
  • Smart obstacle-avoidance algorithms, and other specialized solutions

 

AI/ML, CV, and edge software development

Abto Software doesn’t build UAVs & FPV drones, but assists strategic leaders by integrating custom technology. An autonomous companion computer, a drone control application, and more – you harness robotic missions without replacing procured equipment.

We deliver:

  • Optical navigation – mission planning, obstacle avoidance – in unstable, GNSS-denied conditions
  • Completely automated target recognition and tracking
  • Targeting modules with automatic payload calibration and last-mile flight navigation
  • Edge computing for flight data monitoring and on-spot combat decision-making
  • Monitoring solutions to automate environmental assessment
  • Inspection systems to automate infrastructure evaluation (bridges, pipelines, power lines)

 

Rigorous testing, field trials, and validation

We evaluate achieved performance & accuracy in in-house and real-world field conditions before deployment. Our solutions have been repeatedly evaluated in combat, dependably operating in real-time under challenging EW-obstructed and GNSS-denied environments.

We follow:

  • NDAA compliance
  • NATO STANAG 4586
  • MIL-STD alignment
  • NIST SP 800-171, and other military-specific standards

 

R&D for next-generation military UAV and FPV systems

With a strong foundation in applied research and development services, we empower military manufacturers. Rapid prototyping, field testing, and scaling of intelligent defense systems – Abto Software can cover it all.

In particular:

  • AI/ML and CV models for automatic threat assessment
  • Sensor fusion for tactical UAV awareness
  • Control theory for adaptive mission planning
  • Edge computing and onboard decision-making under bandwidth constraints

Defense software development expertise

Autonomous UAV control
Onboard UAV analytics
Adaptive mission planning
Obstacle avoidance algorithms
Optical navigation
Last-mile navigation and delivery
Target recognition and tracking
Automatic payload calibration
Control theory algorithms
Control user interfaces
Embedded programming
Edge computing
Custom electrical components
Circuit board design

CV extensions: smarter vision, secured missions

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Abto Software’s military portfolio

  • AI & CV module for autonomous UAV navigation

UAV navigation without reliable GNSS coverage by using artificial intelligence combined with computer vision.

  • Attack module for autonomous FPV drone last-mile navigation

Last-mile guidance and delivery to complete FPV missions even encountering electronic warfare, and other common disruptions.

  • Companion module for stabilized FPV position and altitude

Mission computer to allow FPV hover without continuous manual adjustment and without GNSS connection.

Abto Software will help you to

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Increase precision through autonomous UAV and FPV capabilities
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Reduce investment through integration with already procured drones
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Achieve success despite absent GNSS coverage, EW interference, and radio horizon issues
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Complete missions within challenging weather conditions
Why us

Why us

AI/ML & CV in military technology

We develop military technology and components for (semi)autonomous and remote-piloted UAV systems:

  • Optical navigation in an GNSS-denied environment
  • Last-mile navigation
  • UAV ground control systems with secure communication protocols
  • Target identification/recognition/tracking by using AI/ML & CV models
  • AI-based flight data monitoring, mission debriefing
  • AI-powered ground inspection systems for surveillance
  • Targeting modules and controls for warhead control devices
  • Obstacle avoidance

 

War-proven expertise

Abto Software’s military solutions have been and continue being applied in real-world combat operations, successfully performing in real-time on low-power edge devices within challenging GNSS-denied conditions. Our engineers deliver solutions that change the game in combat.

Strong team

We stack 20+ specialists with knowledge and experience to deliver:

  • AI algorithms for drone autopilot navigation in extreme combat zones
  • CV algorithms for drone last-mile navigation in scenarios of disconnect
  • AI-based drone software/hardware extension
  • R&D services for innovative defense systems, and more

Domain and regulation mastery

For over 3 years, Abto Software has been actively cooperating with companies in today’s defense segment, including manufacturers of drones and autopilot mission computers (NDAA compliant attachable modules). Our experts navigate through existing ecosystems, safety standards & protocols, best practices, and add-ons.

Abto Software delivers cutting-edge defense technology by using:

Backend

Backend

Frontend

Frontend

  • SDL2 over X11
Infrastructure

Infrastructure

  • Linux
  • Docker
  • ROS Noetic
  • Gazebo
Libraries & tools

Libraries & tools

  • GStreamer
  • V4L2
  • OpenCV
  • Rockchip NPU (RKNN models)
  • ORB
  • SURF
Simulation & protocols

Simulation & protocols

  • Betaflight SITL
  • ArduPilot SITL
  • MAVLink
  • MSP
  • CrossFire (CRSF)

Clients’ reviews

Tony Clarey
Tony Clarey
Founder of an IT Consulting Company, USA

ABTO’s flexibility helps deal with unexpected situations, which often occur in business. Stakeholders chenge their minds, or suffer unexpected business shocks.

Philip Nussbaumer
Philip Nussbaumer
Head of Products at Up-Great AG, Switzerland

Abto Software specialists developed a huge and extremely flexible SharePoint Client App for a Swiss customer providing various IT services, including the development of software based on SharePoint and its extensions.

Andreas Meier
Andreas Meier
Head of Product Development at Skybow, Switzerland

We started to build a dedicated team in Lviv together with Abto Software 3 years ago. As a product vendor, we rely on resources that can build up knowledge about our products long-term. Abto was able to provide us with these services.

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