07 - Systems, Subsystems and Equipment
GROUND AND FLIGHT TESTING OF A MULTI-SENSOR OBSTACLE DETECTION AND TRACKING SYSTEM FOR RPAS SITUATION AWARENESS
J. Gauci¹, K. Theuma¹, R. Archer, Hawk Aerospace, Malta; R. Grech, Idox Health, Malta; D. Zammit-Mangion¹; ¹University of Malta, Malta
This work focuses on the testing of an obstacle detection and tracking system for RPAS. The system makes use of custom-built electro-optical and IR camera modules, and an ADS-B receiver. It is designed for a small UAV and was tested by a series of ground and flight tests involving manned and unmanned aircraft. The system provides collaborative and non-collaborative SAA and can improve UAV safety.