Veloxity: Towards Memory-Safe UAV Embedded Firmware using the Rust Programming Language
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This paper introduces Veloxity, an open-source embedded autopilot for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) written in the memory-safe Rust programming language. The authors address the fragmented adoption of memory-safe languages in aerospace by providing a minimal, modular foundation that integrates with established autonomy ecosystems. They compare Veloxity to equivalent C++ autopilots using simulation, hardware testbenches, and outdoor waypoint-following flight tests, demonstrating functional parity and improved performance. These results suggest that modern memory-safe languages are a viable option for reliable and performant firmware in autonomous aerospace systems.
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- arXiv Robotics — research abstractsSignalVeloxity: Towards Memory-Safe UAV Embedded Firmware using the Rust Programming Language
This paper introduces Veloxity, an open-source embedded autopilot for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) written in the memory-safe Rust programming language. The authors address the fragmented adoption of memory-safe languages in aerospace by providing a minimal, modular foundation that integrates with established autonomy ecosystems. They compare Veloxity to equivalent C++ autopilots using simulation, hardware testbenches, and outdoor waypoint-following flight tests, demonstrating functional parity and improved performance. These results suggest that modern memory-safe languages are a viable option for reliable and performant firmware in autonomous aerospace systems.
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