Corvus Drone's Corax powered by VOXL 2
Corvus Drone's Corax is a fully autonomous indoor drone designed for persistent operations in GPS-denied environments. Built on ModalAI’s VOXL 2 platform, Corax combines advanced perception, onboard AI, and docking automation to deliver reliable indoor inspection, monitoring, and security missions.
With integrated Visual Inertial Odometry, 3D mapping, smart battery intelligence, and docking-based autonomy, Corax enables hands-off drone infrastructure — not just flights.
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Why Corax
- True autonomous operation with docking station
- Reliable indoor navigation without GPS
- Built on proven ModalAI Starling architecture
- Safe operation with propguards and smart battery
- Open developer platform powered by VOXL SDK
Built for Persistent Indoor Drone Operations
Corax is optimized for real-world deployment across warehouses, industrial facilities, security monitoring, and infrastructure inspection. The platform combines onboard AI compute, multi-sensor perception, and autonomous charging to enable continuous drone operations.
Advanced Perception & Navigation
- Multi-camera Visual Inertial Odometry for precise localization
- Visual obstacle avoidance for safe flight in tight spaces
- 3D mapping and path planning for hands-off missions
- High-resolution imaging for inspection and documentation
Autonomy Infrastructure
- Docking station for automated charging and mission cycling
- Smart battery telemetry and lifecycle management
- Human machine interface with pushbutton and status LEDs
- System-level safety design with protected hardware
Open AI Drone Platform
Corax leverages ModalAI’s VOXL 2 Blue UAS autopilot and open software ecosystem, enabling rapid customization and integration into enterprise workflows.
- OpenCV, ROS 2, Docker support
- PX4 and Ardupilot compatibility
- MAVSDK and MAVROS integration
- Accessible GPIO and I2C for expansion
Technical Datasheet
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Platform | Corax indoor autonomous drone |
| Autonomy | Docking-enabled fully autonomous operation |
| Navigation Sensors | |
| VIO Cameras | Dual AR0144 1MP fisheye |
| Imaging Camera | IMX412 12MP color |
| Depth Sensor | Next-generation PMD ToF |
| Compute | |
| Autopilot | ModalAI VOXL 2 (Blue UAS Framework) |
| Processor | Qualcomm QRB5165 — 8 cores up to 3.091 GHz |
| Memory | 8GB LPDDR5 |
| Flight Sensors | Dual TDK ICM-42688 IMU, ICP-10111 barometer |
| ESC | VOXL ESC Mini 4-in-1 |
| Radio | 900 MHz ELRS |
| Electronics | |
| Expansion MCU | RP2040 |
| Interfaces | VOXL2 GPIO, I2C |
| Connectivity | Integrated WiFi |
| HMI | Pushbutton, status LEDs, charge control, hard reboot |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 3120 mAh smart battery |
| Telemetry | State of charge, cycle count, age, status |
| Protection | Over-charge, over-discharge, short-circuit |
| Docking | |
| Docking Station | Self-centering charging dock |
| Power | 8.4V adapter |
| Dock Dimensions | 400 × 400 × 40 mm |
| Aircraft | |
| Takeoff Weight | 330 g |
| Dimensions | 268 × 305 × 63 mm |
| Frame | PA12 protective body |
| Propellers | 120 mm folding |
| Flight Time | 25+ minutes |
| Safety | Replaceable prop guards |
| Operations | Swappable battery, charge pads, docking autonomy |
Typical Use Cases
- Warehouse monitoring
- Industrial inspection
- Security patrol
- Infrastructure monitoring
- Autonomous indoor drone infrastructure