Likewise, the MIL-STD qualification ensures compliance with the high standards required by many Departments of Defense. The reduced size and weight of UAV Navigation's autopilot greatly simplifies its integration into an aerial target. Despite its small size UAV Navigation's product is a complete autopilot, meaning that the unit contains all of the sensors required to fly the target drone no additional external sensors are required other than the servos to move the control surfaces. The system includes all the necessary onboard avionics, together with a Ground Control Station which can be easily integrated with range telemetry facilities. Supernal is a US-based advanced air mobility company - part of Hyundai Motor Group - developing a commercially viable eVTOL vehicle to high commercial aviation standards and working to responsibly co-create the supporting ecosystem and integrate it with existing transit options.We develop complete flight control solutions for target drones (UAT) of all types and sizes, from piston-engine to high-speed turbine powered aerial targets. Work on the flight control system will be conducted at the company’s state-of-the-art facility in Endicott, New York.
The programme will leverage more than 40 years of BAE Systems’ expertise in designing and certifying flight-critical fly-by-wire systems for commercial and military aircraft, including vertical takeoff platforms. "Together, we will create a bespoke flight controls system that brings Advanced Air Mobility one step closer to reaching the masses in the coming decades."
"As an established aerospace and defense technology leader, BAE Systems will play a critical role for Supernal as we develop our eVTOL vehicle to the highest commercial aviation standards," said Ben Diachun, chief technology officer at Supernal. It will also have the flexibility to meet the unique integration challenges of electric air taxis, as well as large regional electric aircraft. This next-generation system will be a compact solution that addresses the processing requirements and potential autonomy needs of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) vehicles. We look forward to working with Supernal to make this shared vision a reality.” “BAE Systems is harnessing its investment in electrification and expertise in flight-critical systems to advance sustainable aviation. “The development of advanced, high-integrity controls is crucial to meet the demands of electric aircraft,” said Ehtisham Siddiqui, vice president and general manager of Controls and Avionics Solutions at BAE Systems. The fly-by-wire controls will safely and efficiently control the aircraft during flight.
In support of Supernal, BAE Systems will help define the architecture of a lightweight, fly-by-wire system for its autonomous-capable aircraft. Above: Artist rendering of electric aircraft flying over city.
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