Piloting device designed to be integrated into a preexisting aircraft
US11945571B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05D1/81
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A piloting device arranged to be integrated in a pre-existing aircraft that includes original systems comprising both a flight control system and an autopilot system is distinct from and autonomous relative to the original systems and includes a positioning unit and a control unit. The positioning unit is arranged to produce positioning data for the pre-existing aircraft. The control unit is arranged to perform a geofencing function from the positioning data produced by the positioning unit and to produce an alternative piloting setpoint for the pre-existing aircraft. The alternative piloting setpoint is adapted to supplement both a manual piloting setpoint produced by a pilot of the pre-existing aircraft via the flight control system and also an autopilot setpoint produced by the autopilot system.
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