Infinity Avionics, a leader in smart vision systems for the NewSpace economy, announced the full commercial availability of Aquila. Following a standout debut at IAC Sydney, the high-performance imaging system is now flight-ready, providing the 'eyes' for the rapidly expanding $14B Space Situational Awareness, In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) market and Rendezvous, Proximity Operations & Docking (RPOD) market. 

As the orbital ecosystem shifts toward complex operations, such as RPOD, In-Space Manufacturing (ISM), and space debris removal, the need for high-fidelity, real-time visual data has never been greater. Aquila arrives as a versatile and customisable solution, bridging the gap between bulky legacy imaging systems and low-fidelity inspection cameras. 

Aquila is engineered to provide Full High Definition (FHD) capabilities without compromising on the Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) constraints of small satellites. The system supports both HD and FHD image capture and storage alongside seamless video streaming at up to 30 FPS, ensuring mission operators receive smooth, actionable visual telemetry. 

To accommodate a diverse range of mission profiles, Infinity Avionics has designed Aquila with multiple lens options. This allows customers to tailor the field of view and focal length to specific requirements, whether capturing wide-angle shots of a deployment or utilizing a narrow field of view for close-up inspections. 

Aquila is available in three distinct product tiers to ensure satellite designers can select an imaging solution that fits their budget and mission criticality and offers scalable options for various performance needs. While Aquila stands alone as a powerful imaging tool, its true potential is unlocked when integrated into a broader ecosystem. The camera is designed for seamless compatibility with Infinity Avionics’ BRAIN smart edge processor. 

Combining Aquila’s high-speed data throughput with BRAIN’s AI processing power, operators can deploy Smart Vision Systems capable of processing data in-situ. This integration is essential for autonomous operations supporting future RPOD, ISM, and navigation missions, reducing the reliance on limited downlink bandwidth for real-time decision-making. 

Versatile Applications for the New Frontier 

Infinity Avionics has identified several critical areas where the Aquila camera will serve as a primary enabling technology: 

• Space Asset Monitoring & Engineering: High-resolution visual confirmation of antenna deployments, solar array orientations, and structural integrity. 
• RPOD & Debris Removal: Low-latency video required for precision docking, satellite refuelling, and active debris removal. 
• In-Space Manufacturing: Monitoring delicate fabrication processes in microgravity where real-time visual feedback is critical for quality control. 
• Navigation: Detailed and low-latency visual imagery to support smart obstacle avoidance and autonomous planetary or orbital navigation.

"The launch of Aquila represents a significant milestone in our mission to be ‘Your Eyes in Space’ for the next generation of the space economy," said Igor Dimitrijevic, CEO of Infinity Avionics. "By offering FHD streaming and onboard storage in such a small package, we are giving mission designers the tools they need to execute high-stakes manoeuvres, like RPOD and in-space manufacturing, with absolute confidence."

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