Technology Innovation Institute’s Secure Systems Research Center in Abu Dhabi Announces Integration of Secure PX4 Stack into RISC-V Based Drone

Summary

TII's Secure Systems Research Center in Abu Dhabi has integrated a secure PX4 stack into a RISC-V based drone, marking a milestone in making RISC-V UAV systems a reality. The center ported DroneCode's PX4 open source software to RISC-V using a commercially available RISC-V development platform. SSRC aims to improve the security and resilience of the PX4 flight control software and NuttX real-time OS, contributing modifications back to the open-source community. Why it matters: This achievement enhances TII's position in drone and autonomous systems research, contributing to safer and more efficient smart city applications in the region.