The Rising Risk of Hazardous Missions
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) clearance, and CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) reconnaissance are some of the most dangerous tasks in defense operations. Traditionally, these missions place human operators in direct proximity to volatile or contaminated zones—risking lives with every entry.
The future of these missions demands autonomy. Range’s proven Level 4B autonomy allows uncrewed aerial and ground systems to perform reconnaissance, mapping, and inspection in dangerous spaces without exposing personnel.
How Autonomy Changes the Mission
Unlike tele-operated robots, which still depend on strong comms and line-of-sight control, Range autonomy enables platforms to move, perceive, and adapt independently. That means when operators send a system into a collapsed tunnel or contaminated building, it doesn’t just follow a script—it makes real-time decisions to avoid hazards and capture actionable data.
Examples of capability in action:
- UXO/EOD: Robots can map and document ordnance locations without operator exposure.
- CBRN Recon: Drones and UGVs can autonomously explore contaminated environments, generating 3D maps for command without risking contamination.
Data That Saves Lives
By creating accurate 3D maps and capturing situational awareness data, Range autonomy enables decision-makers to plan safe entry, containment, or clearance strategies. Every meter mapped by autonomy is a meter not risked by a human.
Learn how Range autonomy can reduce risk in EOD, UXO, and CBRN missions. Contact our team for integration discussions.
