Agilica targets GNSS-denied drone operations with UWB local positioning system
Belgium-based Agilica is offering an onboard positioning system for UAVs that works without GNSS, using ultra-wideband technology to support autonomous navigation and landing. The system is designed for operations in dynamic environments where satellite signals are unavailable or unreliable, including missions that require a drone to land on a moving target.
The company said the platform delivers real-time positioning with centimeter-level accuracy. That capability is aimed at improving safety and flight precision in demanding scenarios, especially where drones must operate close to structures, in constrained spaces, or around moving assets that challenge conventional satellite-based navigation.
Agilica said the system can support multiple drones and mobile assets at the same time under changing operating conditions. By relying on UWB for local positioning, the company is targeting use cases where a resilient short-range navigation layer is needed to maintain autonomous performance when GNSS is degraded, blocked, or unusable.
The technology traces its roots to a research and development initiative launched in 2018 at the Royal Military Academy in Brussels. Agilica has since developed into a company focused on high-accuracy positioning and navigation systems for drone and robotic applications.
The offering reflects broader demand for navigation tools that reduce UAV dependence on satellite signals in contested, obstructed, or fast-moving environments. If adopted widely, systems like this could expand where drones can operate safely and autonomously, with direct implications for industrial inspection, defense missions, and advanced robotic mobility.