Superior Sensor Technology reports improved speed and altitude control for UAVs with its ND series pressure sensors

LOS GATOS, Calif., - Superior Sensor Technology in Los Gatos, Calif. announced their ND Series pressure sensors offer advanced air measurement capability that improves the speed and altitude control of drones or uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs). Based on the company’s NimbleSense architecture, the ND series pressure sensors are not sensitive to noise, provide extreme accuracy, offer fast response times, use minimal power, and are designed in a small form factor, making them suitable for ensuring precise flight path control in drone applications.

Onboard pressure sensors are used to control the trajectory and performance of UAVs. Superior Sensor Technology is offering two advanced pressure sensors for barometer applications that measure changes in atmospheric pressure to maintain stable altitude and Pitot tube applications for measuring air speed - still and moving air - in winged UAVs.

The ND015A absolute pressure sensor for barometric applications and the ND005D differential pressure sensor for Pitot tube applications have 17-bit effective resolution, resulting in measurement accuracy of within 0.10% and 0.05%. The NimbleSense architecture ensures this accuracy is linear, enabling the pressure sensors to maintain consistent measurement readings regardless of the UAVs altitude or speed. The ND015A and ND005D have an integrated multi-order digital filter that blocks out noise caused by wind and mechanical components of the UAV, further eliminating measurement errors. System update rates from the sensors can be set as fast as 2.25ms, ensuring faster response time during changing flight conditions. The devices size, weight and power consumption are very small; 19mm x12.7mm (size), weight 3.5gm (weight) and 5mA (power consumption).

“The demand for UAVs is surging, with forecasted growth of over 18% annually between 2022 and 2030 driven by a mix of commercial, industrial and military applications. This growth will demand ever more intelligent and efficient pressure sensors for flight accuracy,” said Anthony Gioeli, Vice President of Marketing, Superior Sensor Technology.

Superior Sensor’s pressure sensors are based on the NimbleSense system-in-a-sensor architecture, which offers a greater level of integration and performance. For example, the NimbleSense Multi-Range feature enables UAV manufacturers to use the same sensor across all of their product lines operating at different speeds and conditions. This capability reduces inventory stocking costs and manufacturing time.

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