Field-Swappable Module
Carries a Raspberry Pi CM4 or CM5 as a field-replaceable module — upgrade compute without touching the airframe.
Edge Compute
EdgeNode AI
SKU · AAD-EDGENODE-AI · Drone Pi motherboard
A field-swappable onboard compute module built on Raspberry Pi CM4 or CM5, with an optional Hailo accelerator delivering up to 26 TOPS of onboard inference and direct CAN access to BattleCore FC7. Powered straight off the airframe bus.
Key Advantage
Field-swappable compute module with a dedicated AI accelerator — up to 26 TOPS of onboard inference without redesigning the airframe, and direct CAN access to BattleCore FC7 with no adapters.
Highlights
Core specs and the onboard-AI features that set EdgeNode AI apart.
- CM4 / CM5
- up to 26 TOPS · Hailo
- 9–34V (3S–8S)
- CSI · Ethernet · PCIe · HDMI
- CAN
Up To 26 TOPS
A dedicated Hailo accelerator delivers up to 26 TOPS of onboard inference, with no link to a ground station.
Camera I/O
CSI inputs (2× on CM4, 1× on CM5) feed raw data straight to the ISP, plus 100 Mbit Ethernet for digital cameras.
PCIe & HDMI Output
PCIe expansion and ESD-protected Mini HDMI for displays, recorders and downlink hardware.
Full Specifications
Complete technical data, connection interfaces, and package contents (Drone Pi motherboard).
| Compute | Raspberry Pi CM4 or CM5 (field-swappable module) |
|---|---|
| AI processor | Quad-Core 64-bit |
| AI accelerator | Hailo — up to 26 TOPS of onboard inference |
| Power | 3S–8S airframe bus · built-in 9–34V converter · stable 5V to the Pi |
| FC link | SERIAL port + hardware CAN (MCP2518FDT on SPI0) — direct to BattleCore FC7, no adapters |
| Cameras | CSI: 2× (CM4) / 1× (CM5) · ESD protection · 22-pin connector — raw data to the ISP |
| Network / output | 100 Mbit Ethernet (Starlink, GCS) · PCIe · Mini HDMI with ESD protection |
| USB | USB 2.0 via JST-GH (5V up to 2A, overload protection) + 3× USB 2.0 on FFC (in development) |
| Dimensions | 81.6 × 47 mm |
Built For
Onboard compute for tactical UAS that fuse cameras, AI inference and flight control on the airframe.
AI / Autonomous UAS
Onboard inference at the edge
ISR & Detection
Surveillance & target detection
Interceptor Drones
Autonomous terminal tracking
Technical Documentation
Want the Full Picture?
Wiring diagrams, CAN and CSI pinouts, power rails, expansion options, and step-by-step setup — everything on EdgeNode AI lives in our Knowledge Base.
Learn More in Our Knowledge Base →Compatible Products
Built to work as one system on the AAD CAN-bus stack.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much onboard AI compute does EdgeNode AI provide?
Up to 26 TOPS of onboard inference via a Hailo accelerator, running on a field-swappable Raspberry Pi CM4/CM5 module — no cloud or datalink dependency.
What is EdgeNode AI compatible with?
EdgeNode AI is built to run as one system on the AAD stack — it pairs with BattleCore FC7, NavCore DualBand, Cameras and AI Solutions.
How does EdgeNode AI connect?
It connects via FC link; Cameras; Networking.
What's included in the box?
1× Drone Pi motherboard. Exact Hailo module, OS image and software stack, cooling and first-setup guide — see the Knowledge Base.
Is EdgeNode AI NDAA-compliant and made in the USA?
Yes — EdgeNode AI is NDAA-compliant and made in the USA.