The Wolverine III Helicopter UAS
Automatic Camera Trigger for Aerial Mapping
The wePilot flight control system has an optional payload option that streamlines the process of acquiring aerial imagery by automating the process via our Automatic Camera Trigger (ACT) System. The camera trigger allow the user to specify camera and lense properties as well as the image overlap desired. The flight control system will then account for vehicle position and speed to automatically trigger the camera such that the desired image coverage is achieved.
Payload Interface Port
The payload interface port for the Wolverine III helicopter UAV System offers three primary functions:
- Aircraft state information (Attitude, position, etc.) can be sent to the payload system.
- The flight control system can accept velocity command from the payload system.
- One example of how this system could be used would be for a sense and avoid payload system to generate commands when another aircraft/object is detected. These high-level velocity commands can then be used to steer the Wolverine away from the other aircraft.
- The Wolvering Ground Control Station can be used to send commands to the payload system.
Helicopter Relative Positioning
The Relative Position feature allows the user to link the Wolverine III helicopter UAV system to a ground vehicle such that the Wolverine remains in the same position relative to the ground vehicle. Essentially, this feature allows the user to perform automatic convoy following with thte click of a button.
Aircraft Data
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Main Rotor Diameter | 72 in |
| Height | 20.0 in |
| Length | 60.0 in |
| Weight | 19 lbs |
| Power | 6 kW (8hp) |
Performance
| Operatrional Radius: | 7 miles Standard Up to 21 miles |
| Endurance: | Up to 51 min Hover |
| Operating Speed: | 25 mph |
| Max Payload: | 12 lbs |
