Helikopter kan kontrollere Camcopter S-100 - AIN

Schiebel Camcopter S-100 på Farnborough 2008 med 2,75" raketter - Foto:Per Gram

Airbus Fully Controls UAS from Helicopter

Airbus Helicopters and Schiebel have successfully tested the manned-unmanned teaming capabilities between an Airbus H145 helicopter and a Schiebel Camcopter S-100 unmanned air system (UAS) with the highest level of interoperability (LOI 5). LOI 5 allows the manned platform to exercise full control of the UAS, including its takeoff and landing. Conversely, LOI 1, the lowest level, is the indirect receipt and/or transmission of sensor data obtained by the UAS to the manned aircraft. In the recent tests, the two aircraft jointly flew different scenarios, including the detection of objects hidden in places not accessible by traditional helicopters. The S-100 was controlled and piloted by an operator sitting in the helicopter. During the flights, the pilot also temporarily handed over control to a ground-based station to simulate the return of the manned helicopter for refueling.  “Manned-unmanned teaming multiplies the capabilities of both systems,” said Mark Henning, Airbus Helicopters program manager. “Smaller UAS with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities can, for example, fly around obstacles such as trees or buildings closer than a helicopter could. They are able to explore unknown territory and deliver information to the helicopter crew that is operating from a safe position and that can then step in with the helicopter’s superior effects, having received a clear picture from the UAS.” Read Expanded Version