4x Redundant Veronte Autopilot
Includes three complete Veronte Autopilot modules together with a dissimilar arbiter for detecting system failures and selecting the module in charge of the control.
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Description
The Redundant 4X Veronte Autopilot is a triple redundant version of the Veronte Autopilot. It includes three complete Veronte Autopilot modules coupled with a dissimilar arbiter to detect system failures. The arbiter then selects the module best suited for control.
Complete Autopilot Features
The redundant Veronte Autopilot includes three Veronte Autopilot modules. These modules includes all sensors and features available in the standard Veronte Autopilot.
Veronte Autopilot embeds all sensors and microprocessors for a completely enclosed module. It is a compact solution capable of controlling any unmanned vehicle:
Advanced Features
- Fully autonomous flight control
- Custom automatic actions triggered on event detection
- Custom control channels
- Configurable flight phases
- Compatible with automatic and manual control
- RTK-Like positioning
- Adaptive control
- Sense and avoid algorithms
4x Full Redundancy
The electronics in the 4X Veronte Autopilot are the same as in the simple module but features three complete Veronte Autopilots for full redundancy. Each module includes all sensors and processing capabilities.
All four modules are managed by a dissimilar microprocessor. Advanced voting algorithms manage the module in charge of vehicle control. This microprocessor compares and processes data from all modules in real-time and discards any autopilot module with undesired performance.
Datalink communications are also redundant. It is possible to install 3 equal radios or to combine from compatible radio modules. The 4X Autopilot allows for two radios — one operating in the 900MHz frequency and one operating int the 2.4GHz frequency. As such, if there is any operating issue in either frequency the alternate will take control.
An additional I/O port is available to connect an external control system. It provides the system with full dissimilarity for high demanding environments as required by civil aviation authorities.
Advanced Safety and Reliability
The Veronte Autopilot’s triple redundant core extends the MTBF in the system. This control module is also suitable for both fail-safe and fail-operational missions.
The autopilot is compliant with the most demanding aeronautical regulations for onboard electronics. Veronte Autopilot is compliant with DO254 and DO178 regulations up to DAL B:
- DO178: Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification
- DO254: Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware
Main Features
About Embention
Embention develops components and critical systems for UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems). Founded in 2007 and based in Spain, Embention began with the development of an autonomously guided firefighting bomb, Flamingo. This technology was applied to the development of equipment for unmanned aircrafts, and complete UAV / RPAS.
| Mechanical | |
|---|---|
| Enclosure | Anodized aluminium |
| Weight (Including Radio Module) | 660g |
| Size | 117x70x82mm |
| Protection Rating | IP67 |
| Mounting | M4 screws |
| Temperature Range (No Convection) | -40 to 65ºC |
| Pressure Port Diameter | 2.4mm |
| RF Connectors (Radio / GPS / 4G) | SSMA jack female |
| Vibration Isolation | Embedded |
| Compatible Platforms | |
|---|---|
| Platform Type | Aircrafts: Fixed wing, VTOL, aerial targets, hybrid systems, multicopters, parafoil, paraglider, surface vehicles… Other: Surface vehicles (USV), ground vehicles (UGV), robot, custom platforms |
| Control Surfaces | Aileron, flap, elevator, rudder, gas, v-tail, x-tail, elevon, flaperon, ruddervator, cyclic, collective, throttle, custom servo mixing… |
| Engine | Electric & combustion, multiple engine support |
| Sensors | |
|---|---|
| Static Pressure | 15-115kPa |
| Dynamic Pressure | 3Pa (5kt 8km/h sea level) to 6900Pa (206kt 382km/h sea level) Up to 1570kt 2900km/h with optional external sensor |
| Accelerometers (3 axes) | ±16G on maintained maneouvre (all axes redundancy) |
| Rate-gyroscopes (3 axes) | ±300deg/s |
| Magnetometers (3 axes) | ±6Gauss (compensated) Optional external magnetometer fusion |
| GPS | Dual GNSS, 10Hz receiver, 72 channels Optional external magnetometer fusion |
| Voltage | Input voltage sensor |
| Temperature | Internal temperature sensor |
| I / O (Critical Ports) | |
|---|---|
| Vin | 3x (6.5-36V) |
| Power | 17 / 29 / 47W (without data link / 3G data / 2G data) |
| PWM / GPIO | Up to 16 (Multiplexed) |
| RS232 | 1x (Multiplexed) |
| RS485 | 1x (Multiplexed) |
| VOut | 5 & 3.3V (Multiplexed) |
| CAN Bus | 2x (Redundant) |
| ADC | 5x (0-3V) (Independent) |
| EQUEP (Encuadrature Encoder) | 1x (Multiplexed) |
| I2C | 1x (Multiplexed) |
| UART | 1x (Multiplexed) |
| USB | 3x (One per module) |
- Multiplexed: Arbiter controls which module signal is in the I/O
- Redundant: Communications bus
- Independent: All modules receive the same signal
| I / O (Auxiliary Ports – Arbiter Microprocessor) | |
|---|---|
| Vin | 1x (6.5-36V) DC |
| PWM / GPIO | 8x |
| I2C | 1x |
| RS232 | 1x |
| RS485 | 1x |
| ADC | 10x (0-36V) |
| ARINC | 1x Tx / 1x Rx |
| I / O (Auxiliary Ports – External FCU Interface) | |
|---|---|
| PWM / GPIO | 12x |
| CAN Bus | 2x |
| RS232 | 1x |
| RS485 | 1x |
| ADC (Output) | 4x |
| FTS (Input) | 1x Watchdog |
| Data Link | |
|---|---|
| 400MHz | 410-480MHz / 115kbits/s / 120km LOS |
| 900MHz | 902-928MHz / 115kbit/s / 90km LOS |
| 2.4GHz | 2400-2483MHz / 115kbit/s / 30km LOS |
| Other | External radio module via RS232, satcom, 4G |
| Operation | |
|---|---|
| User Access Level | Unlimited user creation with selectable functionalities |
| Selectable Units | Selectable units or custom unit creation |
| Workspace | Drag & drop telemetry displays (LCD, text, gauge, LED…) with configurable colors & sizes |
| Map View | Selectable form main map sources (google maps, mac, open maps…) or customizable using JPG / PNG images |
| Control | Configurable phases & control channels. Cascade PID control or adaptive control |
| Advanced Maneuvres | Veronte Pursuit: follow another Veronte equipped aircraf Skimming: perform an aggressive maneuver at a low AGL |
| Multiple Platforms | Simultaneous platform control from the same control station |
| Multiple Control Stations | Multiple control stations available for controlling or monitoring |
| Route | Intuitive user interface for waypoint & route creation Inflight mission edit. |
| Mapping Tools | Automatic mapping route generation by selecting the target surface & camera parameters |
| Payload | Camera gimbal, tracking antenna, transponder, camera shooter… |
| Flight Modes | Fully autonomus flight, assited control and manual control |
| Safety Pitot | Safety pilot can take manual aircraft control at any time during the operation. Joystick can be connected by wire to the control station or using an onboard receiver. |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Fail Safe Modes | Configure custom automatic actions to take place on event detection Actions: go home, parachute deployment, glide… Events: flight time, distance, data link lose, GPS lose, waypoint reach, sensor value… |
| Warnings | Customizable visual and sound warnings |
| Qualification | DO-178B / ED-12 & DO-254 evidences for airworthiness certification |
| FTS | Dissimilar microprocessors & regulation stages. Configurable output for safety protocol activation on Veronte failure or manual activation |
| Redundancy | Dual & triple module redundant configurations |
| Fault Tolerant | Fail safe, fail operational for redundant configurations |
| Export | No export restrictions, ITAR free |
