Connectors for Drones: Air, Land, and Sea Solutions
BERNIER Connect designs and manufactures ruggedized connectors, primarily in stainless steel. The range also includes an aluminum option, the NWA Nett Warrior series. These connectors meet the toughest requirements of aerial, ground and maritime drones. Waterproof and field-tested, they perform where connection failure is not an option.
A proven connectivity solution for the most demanding unmanned platforms
BERNIER connectors meet the weight, size, and data throughput requirements of unmanned platforms and the operators who control them remotely.
Relevant applications:
- reconnaissance and surveillance drones (UAVs)
- transport and logistics drones
- unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs)
- mine clearance and response robots (EOD)
- surface and underwater drones (USV / UUV)
- remote piloting and control stations
- onboard data links: video, imagery, sensors, flight computer
- C4ISR systems onboard unmanned platforms
Rugged connectors for aerial, terrestrial, and maritime applications
Product lines selected for drone applications: CMA SD, CMA USBC, MMC SD, MMC, NWA.
- CMA SD: Onboard high-speed connectivity for video and imaging; sensor/flight computer data bus; supports up to 10 Gb Ethernet and HDMI
- CMA USBC: On-site data download; waterproof and high-speed USB-C transfer of mission data, payload data, or flight log data
- MMC SD: Miniature high-speed interface for payload modules with weight and volume constraints, USB 3.2 Gen 1
- MMC: Compact integration of combined power and signal connections between onboard modules
- NWA: Lightweight tactical interface (radio, telemetry, battery), break-away disconnection to protect cabling in the event of an impact or hard landing
Common features: IP68 waterproof rating when connected and disconnected, temperature range from -55°C to +125°C depending on the series, up to 10,000 connect/disconnect cycles, marine-grade versions (marine-grade stainless steel, marine-grade bronze) for surface and underwater drones.
High-Speed Data Transmission Under Extreme Conditions
The CMA SD series and MMC SD series support up to 10 Gb Ethernet and USB 3.2 for the transmission of imagery, sensor data, and mission streams in harsh environments— including vibration, shock, salt, and temperature fluctuations. EMI/RFI shielding protects the data link from interference. électromagnétiques présentes sur une plateforme sans pilote.
Custom engineering tailored to the specific requirements of drones
BERNIER Connect adapts the geometry, contact configuration, and wiring to each platform: marine-grade configurations for surface and underwater drones, break-away disconnect mechanisms for operator connections exposed to impacts, and miniature connectors for payloads with space constraints.
