Portfolio & Case Studies

Portfolio In Work

GNC Solutions Portfolio

At Front Range GNC Solutions, we deliver precision guidance, navigation, and control systems for demanding aerospace applications. While many of our projects involve proprietary technology and are subject to non-disclosure agreements, we can share representative examples of our capabilities.

Areas of Expertise

Guidance Systems

  • Trajectory optimization for launch vehicles and spacecraft
  • Mission planning and sequencing algorithms
  • Terminal guidance for precision targeting
  • Autonomous path planning for UAVs
  • Multi-sensor fusion architectures (GPS, IMU, vision)
  • State estimation and filtering algorithms
  • GPS-denied navigation solutions
  • Precision landing and rendezvous systems

Control Systems

  • Flight control law design and analysis
  • Autopilot system development
  • Attitude determination and control
  • Adaptive and robust control implementations

Representative Projects

Unmanned Aerial Systems

Development of complete GNC solutions for fixed-wing and rotary UAV platforms, including autonomous takeoff, waypoint navigation, and precision landing capabilities.

Launch Vehicle Applications

Trajectory optimization and guidance algorithm development for small launch vehicles, ensuring optimal ascent profiles and payload delivery accuracy.

Space Systems

Navigation and control system design for spacecraft attitude control, including sensor selection, filter design, and control law implementation.

Advanced Air Mobility

GNC architecture development for next-generation urban air mobility vehicles, addressing unique challenges in autonomous urban flight.

Technical Capabilities

Analysis & Simulation:

  • 6-DOF simulation environments
  • Monte Carlo analysis
  • Hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing
  • Performance verification and validation

Software Development:

  • Flight-qualified software implementation
  • Real-time embedded systems
  • Safety-critical code development
  • Integration with flight computers and autopilots

Testing & Validation:

  • Algorithm verification
  • Flight test planning and support
  • Data analysis and post-flight assessment
  • Certification support

Industries Served

  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Commercial Space
  • Unmanned Systems (UAV/UAS/UUV)
  • Advanced Air Mobility
  • Research & Development

Discuss Your Project

We’d be happy to discuss how our GNC expertise can support your specific application. Many of our most interesting projects began with an initial technical conversation.

Contact us: contact@frontrangegnc.com

Note: Specific project details and performance metrics are available under appropriate non-disclosure agreements.