UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía, the Spanish manufacturer of flight control systems for UAS, and Ultra Motion, the reputable North American company, have teamed up to make their systems compatible. The integration between Ultra Motion’s servo technology and UAV Navigation- Grupo Oesía’s autopilots has been accomplished by using a Controller Area Network (CAN) Bus interface with Ultra Motion’s servos.
This CAN Bus interface seamlessly communicates with UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía’s VECTOR Autopilots, enabling DUOs (Designated UAV Operators) to take full advantage of the actuator’s diagnostic capabilities. The access to real-time and high- frequency commands and servo feedback at 200Hz frequency enhances the responsiveness and stability of the UAS during flight, allowing for precise control even in dynamic and challenging environments and enabling the operators to have instant status information of the servos.
The choice of the CAN Bus as the preferred communication protocol in this integration is driven by the rapidly growing UAV industry and the emergence of more complex systems. While traditional PWM control suffices for smaller aircraft, large vehicles with long wire distances demand a more robust solution, making the CAN Bus the ideal choice to ensure communications. Additionally, it boasts high immunity to electromagnetic interference, making it highly reliable in challenging operating environments.
The synergy between Ultra Motion’s Servos and UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía’s VECTOR Autopilots guarantees an outstanding degree of reliability in large UAV systems. The joint effort between these two industry leaders has resulted in a fascinating integration for several reasons, opening new possibilities for the UAS community. First and foremost, Ultra Motion is a US-based company known for its collaborative approach. Their willingness to work hand-in-hand with UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía has ensured a smooth and efficient integration process. By combining their expertise and resources, they have created a robust and reliable system that caters to the unique needs of UAS operations.
UAV Navigation – Grupo Oesía
UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía is a company specialising in the design of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) solutions for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) since 2004. UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía’s flight solutions are used by a wide range of leading aerospace manufacturers for a variety of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) or “drones”.
UAV Navigation is part of the Grupo Oesía, a 100% Spanish-owned, private, and independent group of companies dedicated to technological and digital engineering. It develops and implements projects in 40 countries and has approximately 3,400 professionals in 19 corporate offices spread across Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Over its 46 year history, it has innovated in products and services that benefit over 2 billion people worldwide, with the purpose of creating a better, more efficient, secure, and sustainable world.
The industrial companies within the Grupo Oesía ecosystem are responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining cutting-edge technology for the Security, Defence, and Aerospace sectors, with a long track record of work in avionics for significant projects such as the Eurofighter EF-2000, A-400M, F-18, C-295, P3-B Orion, or MH-60R. The group is now involved in the most important UAV projects, including FCAS/NGWS, Eurodrone, and SIRTAP, among
others.
Ultra Motion
Ultra Motion designs and manufactures electromechanical linear and rotary actuators equipped with integrated brushless DC motor control electronics and contactless absolute position feedback. Our products are designed to meet the dynamic motion requirements of applications such as aerodynamic/hydrodynamic control surfaces, swashplate and tail-rotor control, and rocket engine thrust vector control. Engineered to withstand harsh environments, Ultra Motion actuators excel in conditions involving high shock and vibration, liquid exposure, saltwater submergence, and EMI/EMC interference. With over 30 years of experience in designing actuators for extreme applications, we offer a diverse selection of robust commercial-off-the-shelf solutions for the aerospace and maritime industries.
As a team of passionate engineers and technology enthusiasts, we have been dedicated to innovation and overcoming complex challenges since 1994, consistently providing precision- engineered, USA-made solutions.
Source: Press Release