From Mines to Missions: Field-Proven Autonomy for Defense

Origins in the Harshest Environments

Before Range focused on defense, its autonomy stack was forged in the crucible of mining and industrial operations. Subterranean mines, dusty shafts, and unstable structures are some of the most unforgiving environments in the world—conditions where GPS is unavailable, visibility is poor, and safety margins are thin.

Over 300 deployments in these environments honed Range’s SLAM-based mapping, real-time navigation, and robust autonomy. The transition to defense was natural: the same autonomy that conquered mines is tailor-made for denied and unpredictable battlefields.

Why Heritage Matters

Many defense autonomy systems are still prototypes. Range autonomy, by contrast, comes with years of real-world use. This heritage matters when missions are on the line—because in both mining and defense, failure isn’t an option.

Defense Use Cases

Field-proven doesn’t mean static. Range autonomy is being actively deployed for:

• UXO, EOD, and CBRN Recon: Autonomy reduces risk for operators entering volatile or contaminated zones.
• SOF ISR: Elite teams gain faster, safer situational awareness in denied environments.
• Post-Strike Assessment: Robots can autonomously assess rubble and infrastructure collapse.
• Shipboard Inspection: Damage compartments or hostile boarding aftermaths can be inspected without personnel exposure.
• Logistics: Vehicles can self-navigate supply routes under contested conditions.

The Advantage of Adaptability

Because Range autonomy is modular and platform-agnostic, it integrates seamlessly into existing DoD platforms—whether aerial, ground, or maritime. OEMs don’t have to start from scratch; they can accelerate deployment by building on proven autonomy.

Toward the Future of Defense Autonomy

The defense landscape demands autonomy that works now, not ten years from now. Range delivers reliability built on industrial heritage, tailored for mission-critical defense use cases.

Learn how Range can accelerate your uncrewed system capabilities. Reach out to our integration team to discuss your mission needs.