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Unlocking GPS-Denied Operations with Range Autonomy

Written by Range Admin | 9/15/25 12:15 PM

The Challenge of Denied Environments

Modern defense missions increasingly unfold in environments where GPS and reliable communications cannot be counted on. From underground tunnels to heavily jammed urban battlefields, adversaries are investing heavily in electronic warfare that strips warfighters of the navigation and situational awareness they rely on. These conditions are not hypothetical -- they’re the reality of future conflict.

Traditional uncrewed systems falter in these scenarios. Without continuous operator input or a reliable satellite link, drones and ground vehicles become liabilities instead of assets. The defense community needs platforms that can think and adapt on their own. That’s where Range comes in.

Field-Proven Level 4B Autonomy

At the heart of Range’s solution is a battle-tested Level 4B autonomy stack. Unlike waypoint-based or teleoperated systems, Range autonomy allows air, ground, and maritime robots to perceive, interpret, and navigate independently -- even in GPS- and comms-denied conditions. Operators can set high-level mission objectives, and the autonomy takes care of the rest.

This shift is not about removing humans from the loop -- it’s about empowering warfighters to focus on mission decisions while their systems handle the complexity of navigation, mapping, and local perception.

Targeted Use Cases

Range autonomy is already enabling a new class of defense operations:

  • UXO, EOD, and CBRN Recon (Open & Confined Spaces): Robots equipped with Range can safely enter contaminated or explosive environments, mapping hazards in 3D while minimizing operator exposure.
  • SOF ISR Operations (Indoor, Underground, Denied Environments): Small UAS and UGVs can autonomously explore facilities, tunnels, and bunkers without external comms or GPS, giving operators actionable intelligence without risk.
  • Post-Strike Damage Assessment (Collapsed Infrastructure): After strikes, systems can autonomously map rubble and collapsed structures, reducing delays in assessment and rescue.
  • Shipboard Inspection (Damage or Hostile Boarding): Range autonomy enables uncrewed platforms to inspect below decks or damage compartments where comms are unreliable.
  • Resupply and Logistics in Contested Environments: With autonomy, UGVs can self-navigate resupply routes even under jamming or degraded comms, keeping logistics flowing.

A Track Record You Can Trust

Range is not untested R&D. Our autonomy stack has been refined through 300+ field deployments in some of the harshest industrial environments imaginable: subterranean mines, collapsed shafts, GPS-denied warehouses, and more. That foundation ensures reliability when it matters most -- on the battlefield.

The Path Forward

As defense integrators and OEMs push toward uncrewed systems that can operate at the tactical edge, Range is delivering autonomy that is secure, modular, and ready to integrate.

Interested in integrating Range autonomy into your platforms? Contact our team to learn how we can accelerate your roadmap and deliver mission-ready autonomy for the most challenging environments.