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ASCEND COLLISION OVERWATCH

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Description

Ascend Collision Overwatch (ACO) is an app integrating LightWare’s SF45 into our collision-prevention stack, which runs alongside mission mode. If an obstacle is detected, the drone commands a stop and enters a hold-position state until manually flown to safety by an operator.

ACO is designed for high-value UAV platforms where preventing a single crash can save thousands of dollars in hardware, downtime, and lost missions

View ACO in action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHdq1b-5hPwarrow-up-right

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Features

  • Runs on the VOXL2 and Auterion Skynode

  • Compatible with PX4 and ArduPilot

  • When an obstacle triggers a hold event, QGC displays a warning message

  • Plug-and-play support for the LightWare SF45

  • Emits clear warning messages on any malfunction, aiding troubleshooting

  • Supports BVLOS operations

  • Velocity-based obstacle detection with directional awareness (monitors only the flight path)

  • Starts automatically in the background after a simple install

  • Fully configurable

  • Foxglove visualization available

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Where to buy

Use the following link to purchase a license: https://ascendengineering.lemonsqueezy.com/buy/53d2ef2e-e4d4-4b48-9c23-7df0c8c75a01arrow-up-right

An email with the installation instructions would be sent to the entered email address.

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QnA's

Q: How do I install it?
 A: ACO is installed with the help of our Ascend Installerarrow-up-right, details of which are emailed to users on a license purchase.

Q: What autopilots does it support?
 A: PX4 and ArduPilot, via MAVLink-based integration.

Q: What external sensor does it use?
 A: ACO uses LightWare’s SF45 rotating LiDAR for its 270° obstacle detection coverage.

Q: What is the maximum detection distance?
 A: Up to 40 meters with the SF45 LiDAR.

Q: How much does it cost?
 A: $200 per license, per drone. A license can only be activated on one drone and cannot be changed later.

Q: Does it detect power lines?
 A: Not yet. Due to current sensor limitations, ACO cannot reliably detect power lines. We are actively working on expanding detection capabilities.

Q: Can it be integrated with other sensors?
 A: Yes. ACO was designed to support multiple sensor types. The SF45 is simply the first and most widely tested sensor integration. We are actively working on expanding the supported sensor base.

Q: How do we get started?
 A: Refer to the Where to buyarrow-up-right section to purchase our license.

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