[PPT] - Small UAV A French MoD perspective and planning French ISTAR PowerPoint Presentation

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Small UAV A French MoD perspective and planning

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French ISTAR segmentation French ISTAR segmentation

MALE Tactical Small UAV Satellites Fighter Aircrafts Helicopters

(MTI)

HALE Land forces Action area Theatre area Contact Combat

System volume

portable transportable

i n f r a s t r u c t u r e

Range

Technology limit : data links (Satcom) Technology limit : mobility

Strategic interest area

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Small UAV Classification Small UAV Classification

Micro UAV

Size : < 15 cm Weight : < 50 g Range : ≈ 100 m

Mini UAV

Size : < 70 cm Weight : < 5 kg Range : 1000 m to 3000 m Autonomy : 15 min to 45 min

Very short range UAV

Size : portable by 2 soldiers Weight : system < 40 kg, AC < 10 kg Range : 10-15 km typical Autonomy : ≈ 1h30

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Operational role Operational role

Military role

Close combat support

− Soldier, commando, vehicle − Open or Urban environment

Detection Surveillance Target designation Radio Relay Optionally weaponized

Homeland security

Police operation Suspect tracking Demonstration surveillance

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Operational Needs Operational Needs

Deployment and use

Fast and easy Ruggedness Low training required

Logistics

Reduced to minimum for very tactical use

Operator workload

Maintained to a minimum not to take much of the soldier

attention

Discretion Tolerance to various type of operational conditions

Wind, strong gust, rain, dust, extended temperature range

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Small UAV : real challenges Small UAV : real challenges

Safety

For homeland security and peace keeping action

Autonomy

Autonomous navigation in urban environment and indoor

Technologies

Miniaturisation Camera : enhance stability and quality Data link : light and robust in urban area

Aerologic

Tolerance to wind gust and turbulent environment

Stealthiness

Acoustic noise reduction : fan profile, fairing,…

Many technical challenges must be solved in Small UAV with low cost objective !

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2005 2010 2015 2020 2025

Urban Mini UAV DRAC

Small UAV plans Small UAV plans

DRAC II (VTOL) ? Micro UAV

DEMOZUB

HOVEREYE MAVDEM

SUAV

Mini UAV Challenge

Univ. contest MAV07

MAV4G-I AniMEMS

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Hovereye Hovereye

Data Link optimized for

dense urban area

Aerodynamics and flight

control enhanced => better « wind gust » resistance

Lightweight and ergonomic

GCS VTOL MAV demonstrator able of stationary flight in turbulent conditions

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Hovereye Hovereye characteristics characteristics

HOVEREYE 3rd generation

Weight : 4 kg
Diameter : 40 cm
Speed : 0 à 10 m/s
Gust
Collision avoidance system

(radar)

Fully stabilized, High level

navigation command

Programmable route : GPS way

points

On board EO camera

Flights performed in 2005 and 2007, Army evaluation mid-2007

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MAVDEM MAVDEM

Within the frame of EDA,

FR/NW/SP/IT VTOL MAV demonstrator able of rapid translation (20 m/s)

Design chosen step by step

between numerous concepts

Demonstrator to be tested in

2008

www.mavdem.org

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SUAV SUAV – – Small UAV payload & avionics Small UAV payload & avionics

Study and develop payload and avionics

for small UAV :

Automatic take off and landing, Autonomous navigation based on payload

imagery : obstacle avoidance, following infrastructure,…

Enhance environment sensing : 3D, panoramic

view, mosaics,…

Test generic payload and avionic

Fixed Wing and VTOL UAV

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Mini UAV contests Mini UAV contests

European Micro Air Vehicle Conference and Flight

Competition – EMAV

7th edition, DGA funding,

University Mini UAV contest 2002-2005

Funded by DGA, organised by ONERA 17 teams – 5 international teams A real success

− 27 patents − Several small companies funded by students − Many contacts with defence industry

A new generation of students aware of UAV system

approach and operational use.

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Mini UAV challenge Mini UAV challenge – – 2007/2009 2007/2009

DGA has decided to continue this initiative

To encourage academic researches in the field of MAV To introduce innovation into the field of MAV systems

Second edition will be launched very soon

2 years, open to schools and universities form every

country

Financial support to selected teams including ones that

have a partnership with French schools or universities

An increased technical support of teams

Many intermediate reviews of progress Mid-way platform stability evaluation ONERA technical support – experts and facilities

DGA is involved in environment protection

A special price will be granted to the best ecological

conception

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Mini UAV operational demonstrator Mini UAV operational demonstrator

Objective : preparation of a future Mini-UAV

perational system (2015)

Precise operational requirements and demonstrate

feasibility

Based on the results and experience acquired with

Hovereye, MAVDEM, SUAV, UAV contests, DRAC

Capability approach

Based on Army specification

Planned duration :

3 years, starting in 2009

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Micro UAV Micro UAV

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MAV4G MAV4G-

I

I Demonstrator Demonstrator (2003 (2003-

2006)

2006)

Flapping wing propulsive system demonstrator based on MEMS technology ( Dragonfly bio-inspired nano-robotic) MAV4G 1st generation functional demonstrator (MAV4G-I) 36 month innovative and exploratory research project (September 2003) wingspan : 6 cm, weight 120mg artificial muscles network (electrostatic actuators) 180.000 muscles / wing

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Crédit Philippe PSAILA – LA RECHERCHE – Février 2006

Masse totale/ Overall mass: ~ 20 mg Réseau de muscles / Muscle array: ~ 2 mg Batterie lithium / Lithium battery: ~ 100 mg Puissance mécanique / Output mechanical power: ~ 10 milliWatts 200 000 muscles artificiels 200,000 artificial muscles

SCIENCE & DEFENSE AWARD 2005

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Ongoing studies Ongoing studies

Micro-battery MEMs: REI µBionique (To = fin 2007) bio-inspired navigation : REI Mouche (fly) (To = 01/2006) PEA AniMEMs : MAV4G 2nd generation nanoUAV (2008-2012) 2nd generation propulsive system Flight model Fusion of Power – Propulsive system – Driver Sensors/Navigation/Autonomous decision demonstrator New advanced telecommunication technologies

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Conclusion Conclusion

DGA is very active in Mini/Micro UAV field

Investment in R&T studies Support of academic research