Barebone

The Barebone variant is the baseline GPS-only MAVISS platform, intended for manual piloting and flight testing. It provides a lightweight and reliable configuration without additional perception sensors or autonomy modules.

This variant is best suited for:

  • Fundamental flight testing – verifying motors, ESCs, and GPS lock.

  • Manual GPS-assisted flight – stable outdoor flying with position hold.

  • Research foundations – serving as a minimal setup before adding perception or autonomy stacks.

Key Features -

  • GPS-based positioning only – no onboard VIO, LiDAR, or cameras.

  • Manual control – flown via RC transmitter or ground control station.

  • Low system overhead – minimal compute and power requirements.

  • Expandable – can be upgraded later to Evander or Penelope variants.

Limitations -

  • No obstacle detection or avoidance.

  • Requires reliable GPS coverage for stable flight.

  • Does not support autonomous navigation.