The Speed of the Battlefield
In modern conflicts, milliseconds matter. By the time a remote operator issues new commands, the situation may already have shifted. Delays create vulnerabilities, particularly in denied or contested environments where bandwidth is scarce. The solution is not more remote operators—it’s more intelligent autonomy.
Range delivers precisely that: Level 4B autonomy that perceives, interprets, and reacts in real time without waiting for a signal. This allows platforms to handle unpredictable terrain, threats, and mission obstacles on their own while operators focus on the bigger picture.
What Level 4B Really Means
Unlike semi-autonomous systems that require constant supervision, Level 4B autonomy enables robots to execute full missions with minimal human input. Operators provide intent; the system adapts in real time.
For example, a small UAS tasked with ISR in a denied indoor environment can enter, map, and exit without external comms. A UGV assigned to resupply can reroute around obstacles without operator micromanagement. This is not automation—it’s adaptive intelligence deployed on the battlefield.
Direct Defense Applications
The implications for defense operations are profound:
- UXO & EOD: Autonomous navigation minimizes operator time in dangerous zones.
- CBRN Recon: Systems can map hazardous areas with zero comms dependency.
- SOF ISR: Elite teams can rely on autonomous drones to pre-clear or survey buildings, tunnels, or bunkers.
- Damage Assessment: Collapsed structures can be assessed without risking personnel.
- Shipboard Inspection: Confined, GPS-denied ship environments become accessible to robots.
- Logistics: Resupply vehicles can complete routes autonomously, even if jammed.
Human + Machine Partnership
Autonomy doesn’t replace human decision-making; it enhances it. By reducing cognitive load, warfighters can concentrate on tactics and mission outcomes while uncrewed systems take on the grind of navigation and local perception.
The Urgency of Adoption
Adversaries are rapidly investing in electronic warfare and autonomy. Waiting for a “perfect future system” risks leaving forces at a disadvantage. Range offers a proven autonomy stack available now, ready for integration.
Range is actively partnering with defense OEMs and DoD programs. Explore how we can help your platforms leapfrog the competition. Get in touch today.