Beta Cygni

Project Beta Cygni is an experimental drone system designed to overcome the limitations of communication in complex or obstructed environments. The system deploys two autonomous drones that work in tandem—one serving as the operational unit conducting surveillance or mission objectives, and the other acting as a communication relay to maintain uninterrupted line-of-sight (LOS) with the ground station. By dynamically adjusting their positions relative to terrain and mission needs, the drones collaboratively extend the effective range and resilience of operations in GPS-denied or signal-obstructed areas such as dense forests, urban canyons, or mountainous regions.

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The name Beta Cygni, also known as Albireo, is derived from one of the most iconic visual binary stars in the night sky. Renowned for its contrasting colors—one star golden, the other blue—Albireo has long symbolized harmony through contrast and complementary duality. This celestial pairing reflects the philosophy behind Project Beta Cygni: two distinct yet synchronized systems working together to achieve what neither could accomplish alone. Just as Albireo's brilliance emerges from the interaction of two very different stars, this project demonstrates how cooperative autonomy between platforms—one focused on action, the other on communication—can unlock persistent, adaptable operations in environments where traditional unmanned systems would fail.​