The VECTOR-HIL is the most advanced training simulator developed by UAV Navigation. It allows simulated operations using exactly the same configuration and conditions as for a real flight.
VECTOR-HIL allows customers to train their pilots with UAV Navigation’s system, but that can be used in trade fairs or for commercial DEMOs. However, it can be used in iron-bird environments for testing as well as to connect some payloads for a more realistic simulation. The device consists of two separated computational boards: one runs an aircraft simulator (SIM) while the second (FCC) runs the real flight Vector software.
The SIM is able to:
● Display the 3D platform and environment on Flight Gear.
● Emulate the aircraft dynamics based on a complex dynamic and parameterized model.
● Emulate the behaviour of an estimator suite (AHRS) which is included in the standard autopilot VECTOR.
● Emulate different payload sensors such as: Laser Altimeter, Weight on wheels (WOW), RPM sensor etc…
● Read the PWM output from the AP to emulate the servo actuator in each control surface. Also, it is possible to simulate sensor failure, noise, disturbances and servo malfunction.
● Perform complete Pre-flight procedures.
The FCC Board stands for Flight Control Computer and runs the real flight control software. It receives the attitude data from the AHRS-INS port as the original code does, and it is configured and managed by Visionair.
