Defence & Civil Systems

Advanced Autonomous Platforms for Critical Operations

Ion Sky delivers mission-critical drone systems, edge AI processing, and embedded FPGA solutions for defence, security, and civil applications. UK-engineered platforms built for operational environments.

FPGA Edge Processing
AI/ML Onboard Intelligence
SDR RF Systems
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Mission-Critical Technology Stack

Integrated solutions combining advanced hardware, embedded intelligence, and secure communications for demanding operational environments.

FPGA Edge Processing

High-performance reconfigurable computing for real-time signal processing, sensor fusion, and cryptographic operations at the tactical edge.

Xilinx Zynq Intel Agilex MIL-STD-810 Low Latency

AI/ML Inference

Embedded neural network inference for autonomous navigation, object detection, classification, and predictive analytics on resource-constrained platforms.

TensorRT NVIDIA Jetson Edge TPU ONNX

Software Defined Radio

Flexible RF systems for spectrum monitoring, secure communications, electronic warfare applications, and multi-band data links.

GNU Radio AD9361 MIMO Wideband

Embedded Systems

Rugged single-board computers, carrier boards, and custom hardware designed for harsh environments and extended temperature ranges.

COM Express VPX PC/104 Rugged

Sensor Integration

Multi-spectral sensor payloads including EO/IR, LiDAR, hyperspectral imaging, and environmental monitoring with real-time data fusion.

EO/IR LiDAR Hyperspectral GNSS

Secure Communications

Encrypted data links, mesh networking, and resilient communications infrastructure for denied and contested environments.

AES-256 Mesh MANET LPI/LPD

Integrated Systems & Platforms

Complete platform solutions from development kits to deployment-ready systems, engineered for defence and civil applications.

Development

Rapid Prototyping Kits

Accelerate development with our modular prototyping systems including carrier boards, sensor breakouts, and reference designs.

  • Modular sensor interface boards
  • Pre-configured FPGA bitstreams
  • Comprehensive SDK and documentation
  • Integration support included
Ground Station

Command & Control Systems

Integrated ground control stations with real-time telemetry, mission planning, and multi-vehicle coordination capabilities.

  • Multi-vehicle command interface
  • Real-time video and data processing
  • Deployable and fixed configurations
  • NATO STANAG compliant
RF Systems

SDR Modules

Wideband software defined radio platforms for communications, spectrum analysis, and electronic warfare applications.

  • 70 MHz to 6 GHz coverage
  • 100+ MHz instantaneous bandwidth
  • FPGA-based signal processing
  • Compact PCIe and standalone options
Compute

Edge AI Accelerators

Purpose-built AI inference modules optimised for computer vision, anomaly detection, and autonomous decision-making.

  • Up to 275 TOPS INT8 performance
  • Multiple neural network support
  • Power-efficient operation
  • Real-time inference pipeline

Defence & Civil Deployment

Our platforms serve critical operations across military, security, and civil sectors where reliability and performance are non-negotiable.

ISR & Reconnaissance

Persistent surveillance with multi-sensor fusion and real-time intelligence processing

Electronic Warfare

Spectrum dominance through advanced SDR and FPGA-based countermeasures

Critical Infrastructure

Autonomous monitoring and protection of energy, transport, and communications assets

Border & Maritime Security

Wide-area surveillance and vessel tracking for coastal and border operations

Counter-UAS

Detection, tracking, and neutralisation of hostile unmanned systems

Industrial Inspection

Automated inspection of assets, pipelines, and facilities with AI-driven analytics

Emergency Response

Rapid deployment for search and rescue, disaster assessment, and humanitarian operations

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Discuss Your Requirements

Whether you're exploring capability options, need custom integration support, or want to evaluate our platforms, our engineering team is ready to assist with your specific operational requirements.

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