Avionics component size, weight and power needs are typical watch items for any aircraft, but make the requirements even smaller for unmanned systems, and the associated challenges become a priority worthy of a small business solution.

The PMA-209 Air Position, Navigation and Timing (AIR PNT) team is supporting a PMW/A-170 initiated Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) project aimed at equipping Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) with enhancements that include modernized GPS and anti-jam capabilities.