AD-01
Attritable fixed-wing autonomy, modular mission interface, evaluation configurations and approval-dependent kinetic-effects derivative path.
Technology architecture
One common core for AD-01, AD-02 and future derivatives.
Austera's technical model starts with a common avionics core, autonomy core, mission software layer, simulation environment and modular mission interface so AD-01 can prove the baseline before AD-02 and other derivatives scale.
The durable asset is not one airframe. It is the autonomy stack, mission software, interface discipline, test data, QA records and production learning curve.
Layer 01AD-01 Baseline
Attritable fixed-wing platform, repeatable flight, modular mission interface and OWA UAV class derivative path.
Layer 02AD-02 Counter-FPV
Counter-small-UAS sensing, alerting, reporting, training support and defensive defeat-integration workflows.
Layer 03Autonomy Core
Route execution, health logging, mission configuration, contingency handling and controlled release baselines.
Layer 04Mission Software
AD-Control, AD-Sim and AD-Fleet for planning, ground control, telemetry, replay, simulation and support records.
Layer 05Assurance and Production
Requirements, ICDs, VCRM, QA, acceptance testing, batch records, training and low-rate readiness evidence.
Controlled IP
Austera controls the layers that make attritable systems scalable.
The sovereignty model is practical: control autonomy code, mission software, integration knowledge, test evidence, QA records and production learning while partnering where specialist technology adds value.
- AD-01 architecture, mission interface definitions and integration baselines.
- Autonomy behaviours, middleware, mission planning and operator workflow design.
- AD-02 counter-FPV assumptions, alerting logic, reporting outputs and integration records.
- Simulation, test procedures, reliability models, maintenance and training workflows.
Own from day oneAD-01 architecture, integration layer, software baselines, test data, QA and acceptance evidence.
Partner where usefulSensors, comms, specialist subsystems and prime channels can be selected around program fit.
Source pragmaticallyCommodity electronics and components can be mapped, substituted and controlled over time.
Avoid dependency trapsCritical items require second-source, redesign or sovereign support pathways before scale.
Product layers
The same architecture supports AD-01, AD-02 and the software stack.
AD-01 and AD-02 are product priorities, while AD-Control, AD-Sim and AD-Fleet package the software, telemetry, simulation and support value that improves margin and evaluation readiness.
AD-02
Counter-FPV and counter-small-UAS detection, tracking, alerting, training support and defensive integration workflows.
AD-Control, AD-Fleet and AD-Sim
Mission planning, fleet support, analytics, replay, synthetic trials, training refresh and assurance evidence.
Architecture discussion
Discuss the AD-01 baseline, AD-02 derivative path and evidence plan.
