Method and apparatus for controlling unmanned autonomous systems

Abstract

Methods, Systems, and Processes The readable medium includes an autonomous vehicle override system that receives an override command from a pilot qualified on a first type of unmanned autonomous vehicle (UAV) and converts the input into a sent Appropriate commands to the target UAV of the second UAV type. Certification of the pilot for the first UAV type may be determined from the pilot's login information. The system may obtain a first control model for a first UAV type and a second control model for a target UAV. Pilot input commands processed by the first control model can be used to calculate the movements of this type of virtual UAV. The system may estimate a physical movement of the target UAV similar to the first physical movement and generate an override command using the second control model and the second physical movement. The control model can be adapted to current conditions and pilot experience.

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Background technique [0001] Different types of vehicles can be controlled and operated in very different ways. For example, an F-16 fighter jet has different controls and operating characteristics than a 747 airliner or helicopter. Because of such differences, robust training and certification is often required for pilots to operate specific vehicles, especially for different types or classes of aircraft. For example, aircraft pilots may have different certifications, ratings, permissions, and restrictions regarding the particular make and model of aircraft they are able and permitted to control due to training and / or rated skill sets. Someday, similar certifications may be required to fly unmanned vehicles (eg, commercial and / or hobby drone piloting). [0002] Before operating a different aircraft type or class, a pilot typically first needs to become certified or "passed" for the new aircraft type. For example, before a fixed-wing pilot can fly a helicopter, the pilot mus...

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For example, while a pilot of a fixed-wing aircraft may be able to fly a rotorcraft-type UAV with some difficulty during the cruise phase of flight, it is not possible to fly a rotorcraft-type UAV due to the very different landing methods used by rotorcraft. UAV landing

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