Hong Bo-kyung | November 4, 2025, 17:45
Narma, a leading drone technology company, announced that it has completed MISRA C/C++ static analysis of the PX4 source code used in its proprietary autopilot system, securing aviation-safety-grade code quality for the first time in South Korea.
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With this achievement, Narma has moved beyond technical validation and entered a full-scale commercialization phase of its PX4-based autopilot system. MISRA C/C++ is one of the most widely recognized global standards for ensuring safety and reliability of embedded systems, and this marks the first time in South Korea that PX4 source code has been statically analyzed to MISRA specifications. Through this process, Narma has secured code quality that aligns with DO-178C certification requirements.
The project was carried out with support from the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, enabling Narma to advance both localization and software safety at the same time. By developing aircraft-grade autopilot software based on domestic technology, the company has significantly strengthened Korea’s technological self-reliance in the drone flight-control sector.
A company official stated, “Completing MISRA static analysis is not merely a technical milestone—it's a key outcome in the DO-178C certification process, confirming that the software now meets commercialization-ready reliability standards. In particular, we have signed an MOU with VOLOLAND to integrate the PX4-based Narma Autopilot into FCC-certified commercial drone platforms, and we are now moving from technical validation to market validation.”
Narma plans to accelerate commercialization and global export expansion of its verified PX4-based autopilot going forward.