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Aurora Flight Sciences and Socionext Develop Radar-EnabledCollision Protection Solution for Drones
Sunnyvale, CA and Manassas, VA, Jan. 30, / Yokohama, Japan, Jan. 31, 2018--- Aurora Flight Sciences is collaborating with Socionext Inc., a top expert in radar sensor
technology, to provide a patent-pending radar-enabled collision protection system for consumer
drones.
The Radar Flight Control Module (RFCM) is comprised ofa single-chip 24GHz radar with range measurement
software. The radar responds acutely to its
surroundings and can detect multiple objects, objects
in open spaces, target distance and speed, and more.
The RFCM provides distance, warning and braking
signals to the flight controller through a simpleinterface, allowing for integration on a wide range ofdrone products. When installed, the RFCM acts toRadar Flight Control Module (RFCM)

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the drone’s path.
“Aurora’s decades of experience in autonomy and systems integration, paired with Socionext’sengineering expertise, resulted in the joint development of the Radar Flight Control Module,” said
John Langford, Aurora CEO. “Preventing collisions is vital for safe drone operation, and thistechnology is an excellent solution.”“Socionext, a leading expert in radar sensor technology, and Aurora, a world class system integrator
in flight sciences, have joined forces to develop and refine the RFCM for a robust radar collision
protection system," said Tsutomu Nozaki, CMO at Socionext Inc. "The two companies plan to continue
working together to provide the best solutions for a wide range of aircraft Systems used incommercial, surveillance and communication, mission critical, experimental and exploration
applications."
The RFCM is available in small, lightweight and low-power packages designed specifically to meet thedemanding needs of small drones. The RFCM will be available for sale through Socionext. Pleasecontact http://www.socionext.com/en/contact/
Visit Socionext site for additional information on the 24GHz RF Sensor:
http://www.socionext.com/en/pr/sn_pr20160826_01e.pdf

About Aurora Flight Sciences
Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is a world leader in the development of highly autonomous aircraft.
Our mission is to change the way we travel by applying autonomy and robotics to the development, production
and operation of advanced aircraft. Aurora is headquartered in Manassas, Virginia, and operates production
plants in Bridgeport, WV, and Columbus, MS. Aurora has Research and Development Centers in Cambridge, MA,Dayton, OH, and Mountain View, CA; and a European office, Aurora Swiss Aerospace, located in Luzern,Switzerland.

For additional information visit www.aurora.aero.

About Socionext Inc.
Socionext is a new, innovative enterprise that designs, develops and delivers System-on-Chip products tocustomers worldwide. The company is focused on imaging, networking, computing and other dynamictechnologies that drive today’s leading-edge applications. Socionext combines world-class expertise, experience,
and an extensive IP portfolio to provide exceptional solutions and ensure a better quality of experience forcustomers. Founded in 2015, Socionext Inc. is headquartered in Yokohama, and has offices in Japan, Asia,
United States and Europe to lead its product development and sales activities. For more information, visit
socionext.com.
###Press Contacts
Aurora Flight Sciences
Shelly Simi
simi.shelly@aurora.aero
Office: 703.530.1963
Mobile: 571.379.0071
Socionext America Inc.
Sherry Chen
1-408-737-5654
sna_pr@us.socionext.com

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