08 · SYSTEM ROADMAP

Build. Verify. Then claim.

Each phase closes with evidence before the system advances. Future milestones describe intent, not achieved capability.

202601
COMPLETED

Concept definition

Implemented in the current software foundation.

202602
COMPLETED

ARES-01 software architecture

Implemented in the current software foundation.

202603
SIMULATED

SITL and MAVLink integration

Validated within the local software-in-the-loop boundary.

202604
COMPLETED

Telemetry, replay, and diagnostics

Implemented in the current software foundation.

202605
COMPLETED

Initial stable Windows release

Implemented in the current software foundation.

JUL 202606
COMPLETED

Rev A schematic closure

Implemented in the current software foundation.

JUL 202607
COMPLETED

Rev A PCB placement complete

Implemented in the current software foundation.

CURRENT08
IN DEVELOPMENT

ARES Flight Computer human mechanical review

Planned work; no completed physical validation is implied.

NEXT09
PLANNED

Controlled PCB routing

Planned work; no completed physical validation is implied.

NEXT10
PLANNED

Aircraft structure prototype

Planned work; no completed physical validation is implied.

NEXT11
PLANNED

Avionics bench testing

Planned work; no completed physical validation is implied.

NEXT12
PLANNED

Ground station hardware

Planned work; no completed physical validation is implied.

NEXT13
PLANNED

Antenna tracker prototype

Planned work; no completed physical validation is implied.

FUTURE14
NOT STARTED

Taxi and manual flight validation

Planned work; no completed physical validation is implied.

FUTURE15
PLANNED

Autonomous mapping tests

Planned work; no completed physical validation is implied.