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The AP04R is a fully integrated miniaturized autopilot with manual override, radio link, and payload control capabilities.
The AP04R is used in fixed wing UAVs ranging from micro-UAVs of less than 1 meter wingspan to 70Kg target drones capable of 350Kt, as well as in helicopters. It is currently operating on electric, piston, and jet aircraft.
The AP04R is capable of fully automatic takeoff, flight plan following, and landing. It can configure the aircraft for each stage of the flight, adapting flaps, or locking nose wheel steering.
Its integrated radiolink modem allows data communication ranges in excess of 60 miles. Once a flight plan is loaded, no ground communications are needed. This extends the range of operation beyond radio reach.
A manual override mechanism allows the ground operator to have full manual UAV control by means of a joystick similar to the ones used for R/C airplanes, requiring no extra training for external pilots.
The AP04R inherits its design architecture and reliability features from the AP04. Its single processor architecture reduces cost, size and power consumption. Redundancy built into the software allows the AP04R to survive all individual sensor failures while maintaining accurate estimates of attitude and position. Additionally, Its ruggedized enclosure is both impact resistant and waterproof.
The AP04R can perform payload control functions, such as activating flares or parachutes for target style UAVs, or gyro-stabilizing cameras or antennas for observation UAVs. In practice, the AP04R can be the sole on-board system (apart from the payload) in most UAVs. Its RS232 port can be used as communication tunnel to the ground station, allowing direct payload communication using the AP04R’s radio modem.
The AP04R can control up to 7 servos or peripherals. Its interface signals can also be reconfigured as inputs to develop advanced features such as constant-RPM engine control or payload report signals.
UAV Navigation is a privately owned company that specializes in the design of flight control systems for unmanned and manned aircraft.
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FLIGHT CONTROL
Fully automatic, multi-waypoint, 3D flight-plan
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Axis
Auto throttle
Auto takeoff & landing
PAYLOAD MANAGEMENT
Gyro-stabilization
Flare/parachute
COMMUNICATIONS
Baud rate
Range
Frequency
Method
Simult. multiple UAVs
I/O
I/O lines
PWM rate
PWM signal
RS232 ports baud rate
REDUNDANCY & SAFETY
Online sensor diagnostics
Sensor failure tolerance
ADS
Airspeed
LSP
Normal
HSP
Altimeter
AHRS
Accelerometer
Max. acceleration
Angular rate sensors
Max. angular rate
Magnetometer
Mag. attitude compensation
GPS
Channels
Differential
ELECTRICAL
Supply (unregulated)
Power consumption
MECHANICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL
Size (mm, H x W x L)
Weight
System connector
Pressure connectors diameter
Radio link RF connector
GPS RF connector
Temperature range
Mounting screws |
3 (roll, pitch, yaw)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Auto or manual firing
115.2 kb/s (full duplex)
100 km
902-928 MHz (1.3 GHz option)
Freq. hoping spread spectr.
Yes
7
50 Hz or 200 Hz
1 ms to 2 ms high, 1 us steps
4.8K, 9.6K, 19.2K, 38.4K
Yes
All single, several multiple
25 Kt - 150 Kt
35 Kt - 250 Kt
45 Kt - 450 Kt
0 to 20,000 ft
3 axis
10G (vertical)
3 axis
300°/s
3 axis
Yes
12
Yes
7V to 36V
2W
46.7 x 68.0 x 74.0
200 g
CINCH DC0000400E155B0
3.0 mm
SMA female
SMA female
-40°C to +85°C
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