Unlocking UAV Swarming Missions

UNLOCKING UAV
SWARMING MISSIONS

Managing Multiple
UAVs Simultaneously

Control of
Heterogeneous Swarms

Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V)
Communication

Advanced Formation Flight and Coordination Capabilities

Autonomous Replanning and Sense and Avoidance of Obstacles/Wingmen

References for
Dynamic Targeting

Managing Multiple UAVs Simultaneously

The UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía flight control solution enables the simultaneous control of up to 32 UAVs from a single ground hub using Visionair software.

The ability to manage a large number of UAVs from a single control hub ensures that swarming missions can scale up efficiently. By reducing the need for multiple ground control stations, this feature simplifies mission execution and allows operators to focus on the overall performance of the swarm rather than individual UAVs.

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Managing Multiple UAVs Simultaneously

The UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía flight control solution enables the simultaneous control of up to 32 UAVs from a single ground hub using Visionair software.

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Control of Heterogeneous Swarms

Visionair Ground Control Stations software allows the management of heterogeneous swarms for cross-domain missions.

The ability to control heterogeneous UxVs, that is, control various types of UxV platforms—ranging from attritable UAS and helicopter UAS to fixed-wing aircraft and even unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), enhances the versatility of swarming operations. Specialized units within the swarm can perform tasks tailored to their unique capabilities, such as long-range surveillance or precise, localized maneuvers.

Control of Heterogeneous Swarms

Visionair Ground Control Stations software allows the management of heterogeneous swarms for cross-domain missions.

Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication

V2V communication is fundamental to autonomous swarming operations. The Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) link facilitates direct communication between UAVs within the swarm, creating a decentralized network where each UAV can exchange mission-critical data in real-time.

It creates a distributed network among UAVs, enabling them to share real-time data and coordinate their actions independently of the GCS. This is crucial for maintaining operational continuity in contested environments.

Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication

Advanced Formation Flight and Coordination Capabilities

The VECTOR autopilots support formation flight and coordination, allowing UAVs to fly in a predefined formation, follow a leader aircraft, and reach waypoints synchronously.

Formation flight and coordinated timing simplify UAV swarm management by focusing operator attention on the leader while the swarm autonomously maintains formation and timing. This is crucial for missions such as surveillance grids or synchronized attacks. The system ensures optimal separation, collision prevention, and operational efficiency, which are essential for seamless large-area coverage or simultaneous target engagement.

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Advanced Formation Flight and Coordination Capabilities

The VECTOR autopilots support formation flight and coordination, allowing UAVs to fly in a predefined formation, follow a leader aircraft, and reach waypoints synchronously.

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Autonomous Replanning and Sense and Avoidance of Obstacles / Wingmen

The VECTOR autopilot system incorporates autonomous replanning and obstacle avoidance features.

This capability significantly increases the autonomy of UAVs within the swarm, reducing the need for constant oversight by operators. By enabling UAVs to independently adapt to changes in the environment, such as obstacles or restricted areas, the swarm becomes more resilient and capable of operating in dynamic or hostile environments.

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Autonomous Replanning and Sense and Avoidance of Obstacles / Wingmen

The VECTOR autopilot system incorporates autonomous replanning and obstacle avoidance features.

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References for Dynamic Targeting

This capability is particularly beneficial for applications such as convoy protection, where the ability to track moving threats in real-time is crucial for ensuring the safety of assets. Furthermore, it enhances dynamic target engagement by allowing UAVs to adjust their flight paths and strategies based on the latest intelligence and target moving assets, thereby improving accuracy and response times during missions.

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References for Dynamic Targeting

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Handover for Multi-Operator Capabilities

The system supports handover functionality, enabling the seamless transfer of control over a UAV from one Ground Control Station (GCS) to another, even when these stations are located in different geographical areas. This capability extends to both ground and aerial control stations, facilitating flexible operational strategies and enhancing mission continuity.

Mission Planning and System Deployment Tools

The UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía flight control system incorporates advanced mission planning tools that facilitate the rapid and efficient setup of flight plans and pre-flight testing. These innovative tools are designed to streamline the entire planning process, allowing operators to quickly configure complex missions with precision.

Engage targets with bullseye precision

The VECTOR family of autopilots features target engagement with bullseye precision capability that provides terminal guidance during target engagement phases.

Optical Terminal Guidance

The system also incorporates Optical Terminal Guidance, providing terminal guidance for attritable platforms through a camera-guided mode, made possible by the seamless integration of the camera and autopilot systems along with dynamic tracking of the target.

Mission Control Computer

The Mission Control Computer (MCC) interface is designed to execute the higher autonomy layers of the swarm, allowing for complex mission management in a segregated computer environment.

Aiming PTU + Multi PTU Aiming Features

The system incorporates an Aiming PTU + Multi PTU Aiming feature, which is an extension of Visionair that enables precise aiming of Pan-Tilt Units (PTUs). This advanced capability enables an extended communication antenna range for enhanced targeting accuracy by automatically adjusting the orientation of the PTUs based on real-time data and mission parameters.