Autopilot systems, GNSS modules, and HD video transmission technologies for next-generation UAV integration, enabling high-quality control and data streaming.

CubePilot overview

CubePilot stands at the center of the global civilian unmanned systems industry, delivering a unified hardware-and-software ecosystem trusted by manufacturers, developers, researchers, and integrators around the world. Built on the principles of openness, reliability, modularity, and long-term technological validity, CubePilot enables organizations of any scale—from experimental laboratories to enterprise-level fleets—to design, build, and deploy unmanned platforms with unprecedented flexibility and confidence.

Our philosophy is simple: unmanned systems can solve an extraordinary variety of real-world challenges, and the only way to unlock their full potential is through an ecosystem that can be adapted, extended, and transformed for every unique application. CubePilot provides exactly that—an industry-defining framework of autopilots, carrier boards, embedded software, peripherals, and open-source tools that allows innovators to customize, iterate, and evolve without technological restrictions.

Today, CubePilot is recognized as the manufacturer of the world’s most trusted NDAA-compliant autopilots, powering 6 out of 11 Blue UAS platforms and thousands of commercial and civilian unmanned vehicles across the globe.

Our Mission and Vision

CubePilot’s mission is to enable the next generation of unmanned innovation by delivering a stable, adaptable, and ever-growing ecosystem grounded in open-source collaboration. We believe that safety, reliability, and transparency are inseparable components of a mature unmanned systems industry—and that community participation is the engine that drives progress forward.

Our vision is an industry in which unmanned vehicles—whether flying, floating, driving, or operating autonomously—can be built with a consistent, modular core, while still meeting the unique requirements of diverse use-cases such as environmental monitoring, infrastructure inspection, emergency response, agricultural automation, and educational research.

A Technology Ecosystem, Not Just a Product Line

CubePilot does not merely manufacture flight controllers. Instead, we maintain a comprehensive, interconnected ecosystem in which every component—from the smallest sensor to the most advanced autopilot—supports and enhances the others.

At the heart of this ecosystem lies:

The Cube Autopilot Family

The Cube series is widely regarded as the standard for high-end, open-architecture flight control. Key attributes include:

• Advanced 32-bit architecture with high-performance STM32 processors

• Triple-redundant, temperature-controlled IMUs for integrity and fault tolerance

• Shock-isolated sensor design for superior performance in demanding environments

• Complete modularity, enabled by an 80-pin DF17 connector for seamless compatibility with multiple carrier boards

• NDAA compliance, making CubePilot one of the most trusted choices for regulated environments and government programs

Used in aerial, ground, surface, and hybrid robotics, the Cube provides a robust foundation for an enormous variety of unmanned solutions.

Modular Carrier Boards

CubePilot’s carrier boards expand the functionality of the Cube, enabling platform-specific integration while preserving compatibility. These boards provide interfaces for power management, telemetry, GPS, payload control, and specialized mission equipment.

Among the most widely used is the Cube ADS-B Carrier Board, which integrates:

• A built-in ADS-B receiver

• Automatic detection of nearby manned aircraft

• Software-based collision-avoidance alerts

This emphasis on operational safety reflects CubePilot’s commitment to responsible, high-integrity unmanned flight.

Next-Generation Peripherals

The CubePilot ecosystem includes cutting-edge tools that simplify integration, improve operational awareness, and enhance real-time control.

HereLink

A multifunctional system that combines:

• Remote controller

• Ground station

• HD video transmission

• Long-range command and telemetry

• User-expandable application interface

HereLink transforms how operators interact with their unmanned systems, offering professional-grade situational awareness in a compact, unified device.

Here GNSS Modules

CubePilot develops advanced GNSS receivers with features such as:

• Multi-constellation support

• RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) centimeter-level precision

• Built-in orientation sensors (in specific models)

• Robust interference mitigation

These modules facilitate precision mapping, high-accuracy navigation, and resilient positioning in complex environments.

Open Source as a Core Principle

CubePilot is one of the strongest and most active supporters of ArduPilot and PX4, the world’s leading open-source flight software projects. This foundation allows developers to:

• Inspect and modify core flight logic

• Build highly specialized applications

• Integrate emerging technologies rapidly

• Benefit from the collective expertise of a global community

Instead of a closed, proprietary framework, CubePilot empowers users with transparency, adaptability, and collaboration—values that accelerate innovation and inspire trust.

Quality, Reliability, and Certification

Every product in the CubePilot ecosystem is built with an uncompromising focus on safety and dependability. Key principles include:

• Redundant architecture for critical flight sensors

• Rigorous manufacturing standards using high-precision processes

• Stress-tested components verified across extreme environmental conditions

• Continuous validation cycles involving the community and industry partners

• NDAA compliance ensuring suitability for regulated civilian and government applications

This focus on reliability is why CubePilot autopilots are widely adopted in long-distance BVLOS operations, professional surveying, emergency response missions, and other use cases where operational integrity is essential.

Applications Across Industries

While CubePilot hardware can be found in an enormous range of platforms and industries, our ecosystem is especially prominent in:

• Search and rescue operations

• Environmental and agricultural monitoring

• Topographic and industrial surveying

• Infrastructure inspection

• Emergency response and disaster relief

• Academic research and engineering education

• Commercial drone fleets

• Surface robotics and autonomous vehicles

Because the ecosystem is modular and open-architecture, it evolves rapidly—allowing developers to build solutions that combine aerial, terrestrial, and marine robotics into unified operational networks.

A Commitment to Community and Collaboration

CubePilot’s long-term success is rooted in its global community of users, contributors, researchers, and integrators. Community feedback directly informs feature development, hardware revisions, firmware improvements, and best-practice standards. This collaborative structure ensures that the ecosystem never stagnates; instead, it grows stronger, more capable, and more adaptive with every iteration.

We remain committed to fostering a cooperative environment where ideas flow freely, innovation is shared, and the unmanned systems industry advances together.