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Programmable autopilot system for autonomous flight of unmanned aerial vehicles

  • US 20060058928A1
  • Filed: 09/14/2004
  • Published: 03/16/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/14/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An autopilot control system for an unmanned aerial vehicle, comprising:

  • a ground station; and

    an on-plane control system, comprising;

    a processor;

    memory in electronic communication with the processor;

    three accelerometers in electronic communication with the processor;

    three rate gyroscopes in electronic communication with the processor;

    an absolute pressure sensor in electronic communication with the processor;

    a differential pressure sensor in electronic communication with the processor;

    a global positioning system in electronic communication with the processor;

    a transceiver in electronic communication with the processor to receive and transmit wireless signals; and

    a power source that supplies power to both the on-plane control system and to an actuator used to propel the unmanned aerial vehicle.

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