Propulsion prognostics apparatus and systems for unmanned aerial vehicles
US9304512B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C5/0808
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Propulsion prognostics apparatus and systems for an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) are provided. One propulsion prognostics apparatus comprises a prognostics module configured to generate prognostics data and a power output sensor configured to be coupled to the engine system and configured to generate power output data representing an actual power output of the engine system. The propulsion prognostics apparatus further comprises a processor coupled to the prognostics module and the power output sensor. The processor is configured to receive the prognostics data and the power output data, compare the prognostics data and the power output data, and determine the airworthiness of the UAV based on the comparison. A propulsion prognostics system includes a UAV having an engine system and the above propulsion prognostics apparatus coupled to the UAV.
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