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Navigation aid system for a drone

US8751061B2 · kind B2 · utility

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5References

9Claims

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Assignee

THALES · FR

Inventors

François Coulmeau · Toulouse, FR
Nicolas Marty · Vernouillet, FR
Stéphane Gomez · Castelginest, FR

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 31, 2011
Grant date	Jun 10, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 27, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG08G5/57
WIPO fieldControl
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system for aiding the navigation of an aircraft able to be piloted remotely by an operator includes means for transmitting data allowing the operator to dialogue with an air traffic controller according to at least one mode of dialogue and means for monitoring the flight parameters, notably aircraft state parameters and navigation parameters. The system also includes a means for detecting flight events, a means for formulating a message corresponding to a flight event, a means for scheduling the message in a list of messages, and a means for synthesizing the message in a mode of dialogue.

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