The UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía Flight Control System (FCS) delivers a comprehensive set of capabilities that enhance swarm operations, incorporating the VECTOR autopilot and Visionair Ground Control Station (GCS) software to optimize both military and civilian applications.
Swarming technology has received increasing attention in recent years for its potential to transform unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations on a global scale. Unlike conventional systems, which are typically operated individually, UAV swarms facilitate the execution of coordinated tasks by groups of unmanned vehicles functioning as a cohesive unit.
With functionalities such as large fleet management, heterogeneous platform control, autonomous replanning, vehicle-to-vehicle communication, and formation flight, the UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía FCS significantly improves the efficiency and effectiveness of UAV swarms. The systems’ ability to enable real-time coordination, dynamic target tracking, and optimized mission execution allows swarms to operate with superior autonomy, flexibility, and precision.
Managing Multiple UAVs Simultaneously
The UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía FCS enables operators to manage up to 32 UAVs concurrently from a single ground station using Visionair software.
The system is specifically engineered to minimize operator workload, mitigating the high-stress levels associated with overseeing numerous unmanned units simultaneously. This capability is critical for swarm operations, where precise coordination among multiple units is essential for mission success, enabling efficient monitoring and management of a large UAV fleet.
Control of Heterogeneous Swarms
Visionair GCS software facilitates the management of heterogeneous swarms for cross-domain missions. It enables control over various UxV platforms, including attritable UAVs, helicopter UAVs, fixed-wing aircraft, and unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). This capability allows operators to integrate different UAV types within a single swarm, each performing specialized functions.
Visionair Ground Control Station Software
Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication
The Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) link facilitates direct communication between UAVs within the swarm, establishing a decentralized network where each UAV can exchange mission-critical information in real time. This feature enables UAVs to share essential data with their unmanned counterparts, such as target locations, enhancing situational awareness and coordination across the swarm.
Additionally, the V2V link allows commands to be relayed to UAVs that are out of direct contact with the GCS, ensuring uninterrupted communication and control even in challenging environments or across extensive operational areas.
Advanced Formation Flight & Coordination Capabilities
The VECTOR autopilots support formation flight and coordination, enabling UAVs to maintain predefined formations, follow a lead aircraft, and reach waypoints in unison.
VECTOR-600 Drone Autopilot
This feature simplifies mission execution by reducing operator input. Advanced algorithms allow follower UAVs to adjust positions dynamically, ensuring precise flight formation and coordination, even at high speeds.
Maintaining accurate formation and timing is essential for operations such as surveillance or synchronized maneuvers, where UAV positioning and timing are critical for mission success.
Autonomous Replanning & Obstacle Avoidance
The VECTOR autopilot system incorporates autonomous replanning and obstacle avoidance capabilities. UAVs equipped with these features can independently adjust their flight paths to avoid No-Fly Zones or obstacles, ensuring mission continuity without requiring operator intervention.
By enabling UAVs to react to environmental changes, such as obstacles or restricted areas, the swarm becomes more adaptable and capable of functioning in dynamic or hostile conditions.
References for Dynamic Targeting
The referenced navigation feature enables UAVs within the swarm to continuously update points of interest or mission objectives using real-time data, including dynamic positioning of relevant elements.
This capability is particularly advantageous for applications such as convoy protection, where real-time tracking of moving threats is essential to safeguarding assets. Additionally, it enhances dynamic target engagement by allowing UAVs to modify flight paths and strategies based on up-to-date intelligence, thereby improving accuracy and responsiveness during operations.
