# Patented Software Visual-Inertial Cooperative Navigation Technology has potential to Target Defense, Counter-Drone (C-UAS), Electronic Warfare, and Autonomous Unmanned Aircraft Systems Markets.

*aerospace · news · 2026-04-23 · The Manila Times*

## Key points

- NorthStrive Defense Tech secured an exclusive option for a US-patented GPS-denied drone navigation technology.
- The patented system uses visual-inertial odometry and cooperative swarm localization for accurate navigation without GPS.
- The technology has been formally tested under real-world GPS-denied conditions with proven performance.
- The drone navigation platform is designed for scalable integration from solo vehicles to full AI-enabled swarms.
- NorthStrive’s Option Agreement includes a defined evaluation period before potentially executing a full license agreement.

**Companies:** PMGC Holdings Inc., NorthStrive Defense Tech LLC
**Countries:** United States

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