The fields of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and autonomous systems are closely linked yet distinct. Autonomous systems represent a broader category that involves technology — including software, sensors, and control systems — performing tasks without direct human intervention. UAVs, on the other hand, are the physical platforms that operate in the air, and they may or may not be autonomous.

UAVs and autonomy often go hand in hand, as in advanced drone applications. For example, a survey drone typically uses an autonomous flight path guided by GPS, while relying on sensors for obstacle avoidance and data collection. However, autonomy can exist without UAVs (such as in automated ground vehicles or industrial software), and UAVs can operate without full autonomy (such as a drone under direct remote pilot control).

As a specialist in prototyping high-performance physical components, JLYPT frequently manufactures critical parts for UAV platforms. We also produce components for broader autonomous systems, such as ground control station hardware, communication module enclosures, and sensor integration platforms.