Combined system of precise positioning of pilotless helicopter-type aircraft in the landing area

Andrey Antonov,Andrey Zubyuk,Ilya Obukhov,Leonid Chelyschev,Oleg Chikalo,Mikhail Kuznetsov,Elizaveta Smirnova,Egor Fadeev,P Yermolov

doi:10.1051/itmconf/20193003004

Abstract

On-board equipment, ground equipment, and special software have been developed and tested that makes it possible to determine with high accuracy the relative coordinates of a helicopter-type unmanned aerial vehicle relative to a quick deployment runway in the absence of signals from global navigation systems.

Highlights

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are not always in the area of reliable reception of signals from global navigation satellite systems (GNSS)
The proposed solution is intended for accurate positioning of a helicopter-type UAV (HT-UAV)
The radio subsystem allows the HT-UAV to detect the runway at a distance of 20 km and determine the relative bearing

Summary

Introduction

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are not always in the area of reliable reception of signals from global navigation satellite systems (GNSS). In this regard, there is a need for accurate determination of UAV coordinates relative to the runway using autonomous means [1,2]. UAVs can be used in hard-to-reach areas and dangerous for people conditions. The role of the runway can be played by any territory that is minimally suitable for taking-off and landing, not equipped with stationary navigation equipment. Limitations are associated with the methods of landing and speed of vehicles [3, 4]

System composition and purpose of components

System testing

Findings

Conclusion