This invention discloses a
control system and launch method for an airborne folding-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). Before the launch of the sub-unit, the mother aircraft sends a
voltage signal to the sub-unit, which is continuously monitored by the sub-unit's flight
control system. Upon reaching the launch point, the mother aircraft is powered off, the unlocking device is activated, and the flight
control system initiates control after the
voltage monitoring disappears for a period of time. At this moment, the V-
tail controls
pitch and participates in roll control. After a certain period, the flight control
system unlocks the locking
servo, causing the wings to begin unfolding until they are fully extended. At this time, the ailerons participate in control, entering the unpowered dive-pull control phase. After a certain period, the wing control is locked. Subsequently, the flight control
system determines that the attitude and
airspeed are stable. Once stable, the engine is started, and the engine speed is determined. If the start fails, the start operation is repeated three times. After the engine starts, the flight path is executed normally, the
ground station launch process is exited, and normal flight
control logic is entered. This invention enables full-
process control of an airborne folding-wing UAV.