BRAIN X2

AI-Enabled Flight Control Computer

Autonomous platforms need AI compute to be operationally relevant. BRAIN X2 delivers up to 100 TOPS of onboard AI inference, deterministic flight control, and support for GPS-denied navigation in a module under 100 grams. Compatible with the FLEX flight software framework, BRAIN X2 supports open software integration, delivering a fully integrated development platform that reduces integration effort and program risk. 
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GuideTech BRAIN X2 AI-enabled flight control computer with onboard edge computing

The BRAIN X2 Difference

AI That Never Grounds the Mission

Hardware-separated processors isolate AI compute from flight-critical guidance, navigation and control (GNC), so the mission keeps flying.

Built for Contested Environments 

Multi-sensor Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) fusion uses onboard sensors for GPS-denied navigation. No external signals required.

Swarm-Ready Flight Computer 

Designed to support collaborative swarming when programs require it.

From Prototype to Production 

The same hardware and software foundation carries programs from prototype to scaled production.

Key Features

01

AI-Driven Edge Compute
Up to 100 TOPS for autonomy, perception, and onboard decisioning.

02

Two-Processor Architecture
Real-time GNC isolated from AI workloads.

03

Integrated Sensing
Triple-redundant MEMS IMUs, magnetometer, barometer, and external GPS connector.

04

GPS-Denied Operation

Designed to support resilient operation in GPS-denied and communications-degraded environments.

05

WOSA Compatibility
Designed for DoD Weapons Open Systems Architecture (WOSA) standards.
06
FLEX Flight Software Framework Pre-Integration
Same codebase from simulation to first flight.

Target Applications

Autonomous and semi-autonomous unmanned aircraft

Loitering munitions requiring onboard perception

Counter-UAS interceptors

Collaborative and swarming platforms

Platforms requiring GPS-denied navigation

WOSA-integrated weapons systems

Key Specifications

Autonomy Module

  • NVIDIA Jetson™ ORIN NX16GB
  • 1024-core Ampere GPU
    • 100 TOPS
    • 16 Tensor Cores
  • 8-core ARM-A78AE
    • 2MB L2, 3MB L3
  • 16GB 128-bit LPDDR5 (102.4 GB/s)
  • Up to 4 Cameras
    • D-PHY 2.1 (up to 20 Gbps)
  • 2x NVDLA v2 Deep Learning Accelerator
  • 1x PVA v2 Vision Accelerator

Real-Time Module & Sensors

  • AMD Zynq™ 7000 series System on Chip
    • 667 MHz Dual Core ARM-A9
    • 1GB RAM
    • 4 GB eMMC Flash
    • 32 MB Quad-SPI
  • Built-in Triple Redundant MEMS IMUs
  • Built-in Barometer
  • Built-in 2.4 GHz Datalink
  • Connector for External GPS Module
  • ProASIC 3 Safety Watchdog

Mechanical & Interfaces

Power Input:

10-32 Vdc

Power Draw(nominal):

30 W

Size:

9.0 x 6.5 x 3.0 cm

Weight: 

< 100 g

Temperature:

-40 °C to 85 °C

Interfaces:

  • 10-32 Vdc
  • 4x RS-422/RS-485
  • 2x Digilent PMOD™
  • 4x Cameras (2xCSI MIPI-2)
  • GigE Ethernet
  • HDMI
  • 10xPWM (4x DSHOT)
  • USB 3.0

GuideTech offers additional custom I/O modules, such as CAN, SPI, I2C and others to meet customer requirements and specifications.