S-PLANE’s X-CUBE is a unique rugged avionics unit that combines powerful and redundant flight control computers, high-capacity data concentration, and dual redundant power distribution within a single SWaP optimised enclosure. It offers a certification-ready automation solution for managing all safety-critical functions on MALE and HALE UAS, as well as on OPS and AAM aircraft.
With support for dual and triple internal redundancy, along with COM/MON-type configurations for dual and triple modular redundancy, the X-CUBE delivers the fault tolerance and system integrity required for certified autonomous systems.
The X-CUBE offers unprecedented high-performance multi-core computing and a certified hypervisor-capable operating system. This facilitates comprehensive system-wide automation and safe multi-DAL software partitioning, and it unlocks an infinite combination of software applications.
Equipped with a large number and wide range of data interfaces, the X-CUBE connects directly to all flight-critical subsystems. In addition to managing safety-critical communication, it also distributes, monitors and controls power across all sub-systems. This high level of integration reduces system complexity, improves reliability, and provides operators with a unified, high-performance solution for airborne automation. X-CUBEs are available as target hardware with professional board support packages, and as complete appliances running S-PLANE’s proven safety-critical software.
X-CUBEs are available as target hardware with professional board support packages, and as complete appliances running S-PLANE’s proven safety-critical software.
Learn more about the rugged X-CUBE flight control computer.
DATE: 25 June 2025
