Key Takeaways
- ANELLO Photonics has launched the ANELLO Aerial INS, a compact, high-performance inertial navigation system for demanding aerial platforms.
- The system is built around the company’s Silicon Photonic Optical Gyroscope (SiPhOG) technology and integrated with multi-band GNSS receivers.
- The ANELLO Aerial INS delivers high-precision navigation with >98% accuracy, even in GNSS-denied environments, and is designed for use in BVLOS UAS, maritime/shipborne VTOL UAS, ISR/special-mission aircraft, and other autonomous aerial vehicles.
- The system features an advanced EKF-based sensor fusion engine, ANELLO flight-profile-tuned algorithms, and a rugged, compact, and lightweight design.
Introduction to ANELLO Photonics and the ANELLO Aerial INS
ANELO Photonics, a leader in solid-state, high-precision inertial navigation systems, has announced the launch of the ANELLO Aerial INS, a compact, high-performance inertial navigation system built around the company’s Silicon Photonic Optical Gyroscope (SiPhOG) technology. The ANELLO Aerial INS is designed for demanding aerial platforms, including BVLOS UAS, maritime/shipborne VTOL UAS, ISR/special-mission aircraft, heavy-lift and cargo drones, and other autonomous aerial vehicles. The system is powered by an advanced EKF-based sensor fusion engine and ANELLO flight-profile-tuned algorithms, consistently delivering high-precision navigation with >98% accuracy, even in GNSS-denied environments.
Key Features and Benefits of the ANELLO Aerial INS
The ANELLO Aerial INS features high-precision 3-Axis SiPhOG optical gyros with <0.5º/hr unaided heading drift, dual triple-frequency all-constellation GNSS receivers with static heading capability, and an ANELLO Advanced Sensor Fusion Engine with GNSS spoofing detection. The system also includes flight-stack integration, NMEA-Compliant GNSS Interface outputs, and a rugged, compact, and lightweight design. The ANELLO Aerial INS delivers <0.5 deg/hr unaided heading drift, maintaining accurate navigation and control through high-dynamics and GNSS jamming, spoofing, or occlusion. This makes it an ideal solution for applications where GPS signals may be disrupted or unavailable.
Importance of Resilient Navigation in Contested Environments
Dr. Mario Paniccia, co-founder and CEO of ANELLO Photonics, emphasized the importance of resilient navigation in contested environments, stating that "customers flying real missions need resilient navigation when GPS isn’t reliable." The ANELLO Aerial INS addresses this need by providing accurate navigation solutions in a cost-effective SWaP-friendly package, allowing UAVs to hold course through GPS jamming, multipath, spoofing, or outages without the need for cameras or fiber-optic cables. This enables the warfighter to complete their mission safely and successfully, even in environments where GPS signals are disrupted.
Partner Testimonial and Industry Validation
Dan Magy, CEO at Firestorm, praised the ANELLO SiPhOG technology, stating that it is a "game changer for our warfighters" and that the ability to navigate in GPS-denied or spoofed environments without cameras or fiber-optic cables is essential for future combat missions. The ANELLO team has developed an aerial solution that seamlessly integrates into existing avionics with minimal effort, making it a powerful upgrade for all modern aerial platforms. Firestorm’s endorsement of the ANELLO Aerial INS highlights the industry’s recognition of the importance of resilient navigation in contested environments.
Availability and Evaluation of the ANELLO Aerial INS
The ANELLO Aerial INS is available for evaluation today, with production shipments beginning Q2/2026. Evaluation kits include the ANELLO Aerial INS, cabling, drivers for PX4/ArduPilot, and a quick-start integration guide. For pricing, demo data, and evaluation units, interested parties can contact [email protected]. The launch of the ANELLO Aerial INS reinforces ANELLO’s focus on assured navigation in contested environments, extending its lead in GPS-denied navigation across land, air, and sea.
Company Overview and Technology Portfolio
ANELO Photonics is a leading-edge technology company based in Santa Clara, CA, that has developed the ANELLO SiPhOG – Silicon Photonics Optical Gyroscope—based on integrated photonic system-on-chip technology. The company’s technology portfolio spans over 40 issued patents, over 44 pending patents, and includes an AI-based sensor fusion engine. ANELLO’s products have been validated through multiple U.S. DoW operational test events and have been shipping to a vast array of customers. With the launch of the ANELLO Aerial INS, ANELLO Photonics continues to demonstrate its commitment to delivering innovative navigation solutions for demanding applications.
