GREAT PROSPECTS FOR SMALL UNMANNED AIRCRAFT

Abstract

Background. Currently, work is underway to improve small unmanned aircraft, including the creation of complexes of small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with a network organization. Such a system should be operated by a small team of non-professionals, which is ensured by the design features of this system. Materials and methods. Technologically, this is expressed in the inclusion of the following subsystems in the system – an autonomous flight control subsystem, an automation subsystem for analysis and visualization, and information, as well as the organization of a network control system for the UAV complex. An analysis of the application and features of small UAVs was carried out. It is shown that the need for UAVs in addition to defense will continue to grow in other areas of civil applications. Results and conclusions. A diverse line of small UAVs is presented, on the basis of which systems are created for any situation, taking into account measures to ensure a safe and secure society. An analysis of trends in the development of network complexes of small UAVs is given.

Keywords

• unmanned aerial vehicles
• control
• navigation
• image analysis and visualization