EP3968311A1 - Indication de zones de véhicule aérien sans pilote dans un cockpit - Google Patents

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EP3968311A1
EP3968311A1 EP21196095.0A EP21196095A EP3968311A1 EP 3968311 A1 EP3968311 A1 EP 3968311A1 EP 21196095 A EP21196095 A EP 21196095A EP 3968311 A1 EP3968311 A1 EP 3968311A1
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  • UAVs unmanned aerial vehicles
  • the system includes a database.
  • the database stores the location of a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicle operational areas.
  • the system also includes a navigation system.
  • the system also includes a display.
  • the system also includes a warning unit.
  • the warning unit is communicatively linked to the navigation system and the database.
  • the warning unit includes one or more processors.
  • the warning unit further includes a non-volatile memory communicatively coupled to the one or more processors.
  • the non-volatile memory stores instructions, which are then executed by the one or more processors.
  • the instructions instruct the one or more processors to receive position data from the navigation system.
  • the instructions also instruct the one or more processors to receive unmanned aerial vehicle data from the database corresponding to the position data.
  • the instructions also instruct the one or more processors to compare the position data to the unmanned aerial vehicle data.
  • the instructions also instruct the one or more processors to process a first image indicating one or more of the plurality of unmanned aerial vehicle operational areas that are adjacent to at least the aircraft or a flight path of the aircraft, wherein the first image is displayed on the aircraft display.
  • one or more processors are further configured to determine a safety metric for at least one of the one or more of the plurality of unmanned aerial vehicle operational areas that are adjacent to at least the aircraft or a flight path of the aircraft and determine if the safety metric is above a predetermined threshold, wherein the warning unit is further configured to exhibit a warning if the safety metric is above a predetermined threshold.
  • the warning is configured as at least one of an audio signal, a visual signal, or a haptic signal.
  • the position data is stored within an aircraft warning database.
  • the display is at least one of a primary flight display, a map display, or a navigation display.
  • the first image is overlaid upon, or incorporated into, a second image
  • the first image includes one or more icons denoting one or more characteristics of one or more unmanned aerial vehicles within the one or more unmanned aerial vehicle operation areas.
  • the warning unit includes one or more processors.
  • the warning unit further includes a non-volatile memory communicatively coupled to the one or more processors.
  • the non-volatile memory stores instructions, which are then executed by the one or more processors.
  • the instructions instruct the one or more processors to receive position data from a navigation system.
  • the instructions also instruct the one or more processors to receive unmanned aerial vehicle data from a database corresponding to position data.
  • the instructions also instruct the one or more processors to compare the position data to the unmanned aerial vehicle data.
  • the instructions also instruct the one or more processors to process a first image indicating one or more of the plurality of unmanned aerial vehicle operational areas that are adjacent to at least an aircraft or a flight path of the aircraft, wherein the first image is displayed on an aircraft display.
  • the warning is configured as at least one of an audio signal, a visual signal, or a haptic signal.
  • the position data is stored within an aircraft warning database.
  • the display is at least one of a primary flight display, a map display, or a navigation display.
  • the first image is overlaid upon, or incorporated into, a second image.
  • the first image includes one or more icons denoting one or more characteristics of one or more unmanned aerial vehicles within the one or more unmanned aerial vehicle operation areas.
  • the method includes receiving position data of an aircraft from an aircraft navigation system via one or more processors within a warning unit.
  • the method further includes receiving unmanned aerial vehicle data from a database storing the location of a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicle operational areas; wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle data corresponds to the position data, wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle data is received via the one or more processors.
  • the method further includes comparing the position data to the unmanned aerial vehicle data via the one or more processors.
  • the method further includes processing a first image via one or more processors indicating one or more of the plurality of unmanned aerial vehicle operational areas that are adjacent to at least the aircraft or a flight path of the aircraft, wherein the first image is displayed on a display.
  • the method further includes determining a safety metric for at least one of the one or more of the plurality of unmanned aerial vehicle operational areas that are adjacent to at least the aircraft or a flight path of the aircraft. In some embodiments of the method, the method further includes determining if the safety metric is above a predetermined threshold. In some embodiments of the method, the method includes exhibiting a warning via the warning unit if the safety metric is above a predetermined threshold.
  • the warning is configured as at least one of an audio signal, a visual signal, or a haptic signal.
  • the position data is stored within an aircraft warning database.
  • the first image is overlaid upon, or incorporated into, a second image, wherein the first image is display is a primary flight display, a map display, or a navigation display.
  • the first image includes one or more icons denoting one or more characteristics of one or more unmanned aerial vehicles within the one or more unmanned aerial vehicle operation areas.
  • a letter following a reference numeral is intended to reference an embodiment of the feature or element that may be similar, but not necessarily identical, to a previously described element or feature bearing the same reference numeral (e.g., 1, 1a, 1b).
  • reference numeral e.g. 1, 1a, 1b
  • Such shorthand notations are used for purposes of convenience only and should not be construed to limit the disclosure in any way unless expressly stated to the contrary.
  • any reference to “one embodiment” or “some embodiments” means that a particular element, feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment disclosed herein.
  • the appearances of the phrase “in some embodiments” in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, and embodiments may include one or more of the features expressly described or inherently present herein, or any combination of sub-combination of two or more such features, along with any other features which may not necessarily be expressly described or inherently present in the instant disclosure.
  • a system, method, and device configured to warn pilots of UAV and unmanned aerial system (UAS) operational areas.
  • the system includes a warning unit on-board an aircraft that receives UAV operational area data from a database, and correlates the data with aircraft position data and/or flight plan data derived from a navigation system to determine if the aircraft is approaching a known UAS operational area that could be a potential safety threat to the aircraft. If a UAS operational area is identified as a potential safety threat, the warning unit is configured to display/emit a warning to the pilot of the potential safety threat.
  • the terms 'UAV operational area' and 'UAS operational area' i.e., a system that includes one or UAVs along with a ground-based controller
  • FIG. 1A illustrates a system 100 for detection and warning of UAS operational areas, in accordance with one or more embodiments of this disclosure.
  • the system 100 includes a warning unit 110, in communication with a navigation system 120, a database 130 and a user interface 140.
  • the navigation system 120 is disposed within the aircraft.
  • the warning unit 110 may additionally include, but is not limited to, a controller 150.
  • the system 100 is configured for an aircraft.
  • the system 100 may be configured for any aircraft known, including but not limited to fixed-wing aircraft or rotorcraft.
  • the warning unit 110 includes hardware, software, and/or firmware configured to execute the various functions or steps described herein.
  • the controller 150 is configured to receive, process, and transmit data within the system 100.
  • the controller 150 includes one or more processors 160 configured to perform functions or steps according to program instructions stored in a memory 170.
  • the controller may also send and receive data and signals via a communication interface 180 to other components of the warning unit 110 and/or the system 100.
  • the controller 150 may be configured to receive UAV operational area data from the database 130 and position data from the navigation system 120, process the data (e.g., compare the UAV operational area data to the position data), and generate and send image data (e.g., data coding for a first image) to the user interface 140.
  • the user interface 140 may include any device capable of displaying data to a user and/or receiving data input from a user including but not limited to a display 145, a keyboard, a joystick, a mouse, an audio device, or a haptic device.
  • the user interface may include a display 145 in combination with a keyboard.
  • the user interface may include a display 145 with a touchscreen.
  • the user interface 140 may be physical linked with the warning unit 110.
  • the warning unit 110 and the user interface 140 may be configured as single modular unit.
  • the user interface 140 may be physically detached from the warning unit 110.
  • the user interface 140 and the warning unit 110 may both be on-board an aircraft, but linked only communicatively via a wireline or wireless connection.
  • the display 145 may be integrated with a touchscreen interface, such as, but not limited to, a capacitive touchscreen, a resistive touchscreen, a surface acoustic based touchscreen, an infrared based touchscreen, or the like.
  • a touchscreen interface such as, but not limited to, a capacitive touchscreen, a resistive touchscreen, a surface acoustic based touchscreen, an infrared based touchscreen, or the like.
  • any touchscreen display capable of integration with the system 100 is suitable for implementation in the present invention.
  • the display 145 may include any type of display device known in the art.
  • the display may include, but are not limited to, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a light-emitting diode (LED) based display, an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) based display, an electroluminescent display (ELD), an electronic paper (E-ink) display, a plasma display panel (PDP), a display light processing (DLP) display, a cathode-ray tube (CRT), or the like.
  • LCD liquid crystal display
  • LED light-emitting diode
  • OLED organic light-emitting diode
  • ELD electroluminescent display
  • E-ink electronic paper
  • PDP plasma display panel
  • DLP display light processing
  • CTR cathode-ray tube
  • the user interface 140 may include a display 145 that is part of, or incorporated into, a primary flight display (PFD), an aircraft instrument dedicated to flight information.
  • the display 145 may be configured as a picture-in-picture (PIP) display within a PFD, wherein data from the system 100 is displayed as the first image along with other data from different aircraft systems displayed as a second image.
  • PIP picture-in-picture
  • data from the system 100 is overlaid on a PFD that has incorporates data from other systems.
  • data from the system 100 may appear as icons on an aircraft display that are overlaid upon, or incorporated into a virtual landscape on the PFD that corresponds to the position of the aircraft. Any configuration of PIP display or overlaid display is possible.
  • the data from the system 100 may be maximized to cover an entire quadrant of the PFD.
  • the display 145 may be minimized on the PFD.
  • the PFD, and/or a portion of the PFD may be configured as a display 145 for the system 100.
  • the user interface 140 may include a display that is part of, or incorporated into, a map display and/or a navigation display.
  • the display may be similarly configured for use with the map display and/or navigation display as described for the PFD described herein.
  • the user interface 140 may include any display or type of display used onboard an aircraft.
  • the display may include a primary flight display (PFD).
  • the display may also include any type of virtualized or augmented vision system including but not limited to a synthetic vision system (SVS), a heads-up display (HUD) a head-mounted display (HMD), a virtual reality (VR) system, a mixed reality (MR) system, an augmented reality (AR) system and an extended reality (XR) system.
  • the user interface may be an SVS display, wherein data from the system 100 is incorporated into the SVS display.
  • the database 130 stores the location of a plurality of operational areas for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and unmanned aerial systems (UASs).
  • UAVs unmanned aerial vehicles
  • UASs unmanned aerial systems
  • USM unmanned aerial system traffic management
  • unmanned aircraft e.g., drones
  • ULM unmanned aerial system traffic management
  • Low-flying drones are a growing hazard for aircraft, as their use are becoming more common in areas around airports, increasing the chance that an aircraft may collide with a drone upon takeoff or landing.
  • UTM ecosystem One possible result of the UTM ecosystem is the creation a database 130 that stores the location of UAS operational areas (e.g., areas that are likely to have UAVs in the air). Data from this database 130 may be then be shared within components of the system 100 allowing the system 100 to warn a pilot that an aircraft may be flying in or near a UAS operational area.
  • UAS operational areas e.g., areas that are likely to have UAVs in the air.
  • the one or more components of system 100 may be communicatively coupled to the various other components of system 100 in any manner known in the art.
  • the one or more processors 160 may be communicatively coupled to each other and other components of the system 100 via a wireline (e.g., copper wire, fiber optic cable, and the like) or wireless connection (e.g., RF coupling, IR coupling, Wi-Fi signals, 5G signals, LoRa, Bluetooth, BLE, Zigbee, Z-wave, 6LoWPAN, NFC, WIFI Direct, GSM, LTE. NB-IOT, LTE-M, and the like).
  • the database 130 may communicate with the warning unit 110 via an RF signal.
  • the database 130 may be configured as a remote server (e.g., ground-based server) that communicates wirelessly with the warning unit 110 via an RF signal.
  • the database 130 may be configured as an on-board server (e.g., aircraft-based server) that communicates wirelessly with the warning unit 110 via a Bluetooth signal.
  • database 130 may be configured as an on-board server that communicated with the warning unit 110 via a copper wire connection.
  • the one or more processors 160 may include any type of processing elements, including but not limited to integrated circuits (e.g., application specific integrated circuits (ASIC) and field programmable gate arrays (FPGA).
  • the controller 150 is not limited by the materials from which it is formed or the processing mechanisms employed therein and, as such, can be implemented via semiconductor(s) and/or transistors (e.g., using electronic integrated circuit (IC) components), and so forth.
  • the communication interface 180 may be operatively configured to communicate with components of the system 100.
  • the communication interface 180 can be configured to retrieve data from the controller 150 or other devices (e.g., the database 130, the navigation system 120, the user interface 140 and/or components of the warning unit 110), transmit data for storage in the memory 170, retrieve data from storage in the memory 170, and so forth.
  • the communication interface 180 may also be communicatively coupled with the controller 150 to facilitate data transfer between components of the system 100 and the controller 150. It should be noted that while the communication interface 180 is described as a component of the warning unit 110, one or more components of the communication interface 180 may be implemented as external components communicatively coupled to the warning unit 110 via a wireline and/or wireless connection.
  • the memory 170 can be an example of tangible, computer-readable storage medium that provides storage functionality to store various data and/or program code associated with operation of system 100 and/or controller 150, such as software programs and/or code segments, or other data to instruct the controller 150, and possibly other components of the system 100, to perform the functionality described herein.
  • the memory 170 can store data, such as a program of instructions for operating the controller, the base node 104 and its components. It should be noted that while a single memory is described, a wide variety of types of combinations of memory (e.g., tangible, non-transitory memory) may be employed.
  • the memory can be integral with the controller 150, can comprise stand-alone memory, or can be a combination of both.
  • the memory can include removable and non-removable memory components, such as random-access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), flash memory (e.g., a secure digital (SD) memory card, a mini-SD memory card, and/or a micro-SD memory card), solid-state drive (SSD) memory, magnetic memory, optical memory, universal serial bus (USB) memory devices, hard disk memory, external memory, and so forth.
  • RAM random-access memory
  • ROM read-only memory
  • flash memory e.g., a secure digital (SD) memory card, a mini-SD memory card, and/or a micro-SD memory card
  • SSD solid-state drive
  • magnetic memory magnetic memory
  • optical memory optical memory
  • USB universal serial bus
  • the navigation system 120 may include any componentry used for aircraft navigation.
  • the navigation system 120 may include a flight management system (FMS).
  • the navigation system 120 may include a geolocation system (e.g., a global navigational satellite system (GNSS)).
  • GNSS global navigational satellite system
  • the navigation system 120 may be a geolocation system configured to output an image of a map (e.g., the second image) onto a display (e.g., 2D or 3D map), the map correlating to the current position of the aircraft (e.g., position data).
  • the navigation system 120 may also include one or more navigation databases.
  • the navigation system may include a navigation database (e.g., NAV DB) that stores navigational and/or geographical data.
  • the navigation system may include an aircraft warning database (e.g., an enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS) database) that provides relevant terrain and obstacle data.
  • EGPWS enhanced ground proximity warning system
  • the warning unit 110 incorporates, or may be incorporated into, the database and/or the navigation system.
  • the warning unit 110 may be an add-on module to a navigation system 120 giving the navigation system increased functionality (e.g., to warn of UAV operational areas).
  • the database 130 may be incorporated into the warning unit 110 (e.g., the warning unit 110 is preloaded with all UAV operational data needed for the flight).
  • database 130 and the warning unit 110 may be incorporated into the navigational system 120.
  • the navigation system 120 may include componentry and/or software that comprises the warning unit 110 (e.g., a software upgrade to the navigation system 120 may give the navigation system 120 the functionality of the warning unit 110) and be configured to store and utilize UAV operational data.
  • Many combinations of warning unit 110, navigation system 120 and database 130 are possible within the system 100. Therefore, the above description should not be interpreted as a limitation of the present disclosure, but merely an illustration.
  • FIG. 1B is a flowchart illustrating a method 190 for displaying the first image on a display, in accordance with one or more embodiments of the disclosure.
  • Instructions for the method 190 are stored in memory 170. These instructions are executed by the one or more processors, causing the one or more processors to perform one or more steps of the method.
  • the method 190 includes a step 192 of receiving position data from the navigation system 120.
  • the method 190 includes a step 194 of receiving unmanned aerial vehicle data from the database corresponding to the position data.
  • a warning unit 110 that receives position data from a navigation system 120 that the aircraft is approaching the border of a foreign country may also receive unmanned aerial vehicle data from the border indicating areas of possible unmanned aerial vehicle activity.
  • the method 190 includes a step 196 of comparing the position data to the unmanned aerial vehicle data.
  • the one or more processors 160 may compare the position data to the unmanned aerial vehicle data to determine whether the aircraft is in any danger of moving into an area of high unmanned aerial vehicle activity.
  • the method 190 includes a step 198 of processing the first image indicating one or more one or more of the plurality of unmanned aerial vehicle operational areas that are adjacent to at least one of the aircraft or a flight path of the aircraft, wherein the first image is displayed on a display.
  • the one or more processors 160 having determined that the aircraft will be entering an unmanned vehicle operation area, may send image data to the user interface 140 resulting in the first image being displayed on the display 145 indicating the unmanned vehicle operation area that is in the flight path of the aircraft.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a diagram of a display 145 for the system 100, in accordance with one or more embodiments of this disclosure.
  • the display 145 may be configured as a PFD.
  • the display 145 may exhibit several types of virtualized aircraft instruments, including but not limited to an airspeed indicator 200, an attitude indicator 205, a slip skid indicator 210, an altimeter 215, a vertical speed indicator 220, a horizontal situation indicator 225, and/or a turn indicator 230.
  • the display 145 may show or exhibit one or more UAV operational area indicators 235a, 235b warning of the potential presence of unmanned aerial vehicles in the area (i.e., data from the database 130 indicates that UAVs may be flying in the vicinity of the aircraft).
  • UAV operational area indicators 235a, 235b may be configured to indicate one or more characteristics of the UAV operational area.
  • the UAV operational area indicators 235a, 235b may indicate an area of the UAV operational area.
  • a larger size of the UAV operational area indicators 235a, 235b on the display 145 may indicate a larger relative size of the UAV operational area.
  • the size of the UAV operational area indicators 235a, 235b on the display 145 may indicate the height of the UAV operational area (e.g., the height of the 'box' of the UAV operational area indicators 235a, 235b indicating the altitude that UAVs may fly within the UAV operational area.
  • the size and shape of the UAV operational area indicators 235a, 235b are controlled by the warning unit 110 that correlates the UAV operational area data stored in the database 130 to the positional data supplied by the navigation system 120.
  • the border of the UAV operational area indicators 235a, 235b may be configured to indicate one or more characteristics of the UAV operational area.
  • the color of the border of the UAV may indicate the exigency of the warning to alter the position and/or flight plan of the aircraft.
  • the border of the UAV operational area indicator 235a, 235b may be configured as yellow or amber to indicate the presence of the UAV operational area and that the aircraft is not in immediate danger.
  • the border of the UAV operational area indicator 235a, 235b may be configured as red to indicate that the aircraft is in danger of entering the UAV operational area.
  • Any border characteristic of the UAV operational area indicators 235a, 235b may be used to indicate one or more characteristics of the UAV operational area (e.g., border thickness, border intensity, or border pattern). Therefore, the above description should not be interpreted as a limitation of the present disclosure, but merely an illustration.
  • the UAV operational area indicators 235a, 235b may also include a UAV icon 240.
  • the UAV icon 240 is configured to provide further detail of the UAV operational area.
  • the UAV icon 240 may be configured to indicate the number of UAVs predicted to be in flight within the UAV operational area.
  • a UAV operational area indicator 235a with three UAV icons 240 may indicate a large number of UAVs that are predicted to be flying within the UAV operational area (e.g., greater than 100 UAVs).
  • a UAV operational area indicator 235b with one UAV icon 240 may indicate a small number of UAVs that are predicted to be flying within the UAV operational area (e.g., less than ten UAVs).
  • the UAV icon 240 may be set to any predetermined number or range of numbers.
  • the UAV icon 240 may also indicate the type of UAVs that are predicted to be flying within the UAV operational area. For example, the UAV icon 240 may indicate whether the predicted UAV is a commercial predicted to be flying within the UAV operational area is a commercial UAV (e.g., a delivery drone for a delivery service), a civil UAV, a private UAV (e.g., a UAV flown by a UAV hobbyist) or a military/government UAV.
  • the UAV icon 240 may also indicate the relative size of the UAV. For example, the UAV icon 240 may be configured as a large icon for a large military drone. In another example, the UAV icon 240 may be configured as a small icon for a small hobby drone.
  • the UAV icon 240 may be configured as any design, shape, or size.
  • the UAV icon 240 may be designed to resemble a UAV.
  • the UAV icon 240 may be designed to resemble a four-rotor UAV (e.g., as in FIG. 2 .).
  • the UAV icon 240 may be configured as an abstract shape.
  • the UAV icon 240 may be configured as a small square.
  • the user interface 140 may be further configured to exhibit a visual, audio, and or haptic signal when the aircraft is in danger of entering a UAV operational area.
  • the system 100 may include a display 145 that displays an emergency message (e.g., "UAV area, pull up") when the aircraft has entered a UAV operational area.
  • the user interface 140 may include a speaker that emits a siren or a voice message (e.g., "UAV area, pull up") when the aircraft has entered a UAV operational area.
  • the user interface 140 may include a haptic device that warns the pilot when the aircraft has entered a UAV operational area.
  • the user interface 140 may include a cockpit instrument (e.g., a yoke or watch) that vibrates when the aircraft has entered a UAV operation area.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates a diagram of the display 145 for the system 100 displaying a 2D map of the land area surrounding the aircraft along with UAV operational area indicators 235c, 235d, corresponding to UAV operational areas nearby the aircraft, in accordance with one or more embodiments of this disclosure.
  • the UAV operation area indicators 235c, 235d indicate the UAV operational areas that are predicted to have UAVs currently in flight that may threaten the safety of the aircraft.
  • the UAV operational area indicators 235c, 235d may take any shape as it relates to the UAV operational area data stored in the database 130 and compared by the warning unit 110 to the positional data supplied by the navigation system 120.
  • FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a method 400 for indicating UAV operational areas within an aircraft, in accordance with one or more embodiments of this disclosure.
  • the method 400 includes a step 410 of receiving position data of an aircraft from an aircraft navigation system via one or more processors within a warning unit.
  • the position data refers to the relative position of the aircraft to the earth.
  • the method 400 further include a step 420 of receiving unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) data from a database, the database storing the location of a plurality of unmanned aerial vehicle operational areas; wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle data corresponds to the position data, wherein the unmanned aerial vehicle data is received via the one or more processors.
  • UAV data may include any type of data relating to the UAV operational areas including but not limited to operation area boundaries (e.g., length, width, altitude), number of UAVs, type of UAVs, owner of the UAVs, size of the UAVs, and the like).
  • the method 400 further includes a step 430 of comparing the position data to the unmanned aerial vehicle data via the one or more processors.
  • the method further includes the step 440 of processing a first image via one or more processors indicating one or more of the plurality of unmanned aerial vehicle operational areas that are adjacent to at least the aircraft or a flight path of the aircraft, wherein the first image is displayed on a display 145.
  • the UAV operational areas are indicated by the one or more UAV operational area indicators 235a-d and further described by the UAV icons 240.
  • the method 400 further includes the step 450 of determining a safety metric for at least one of the one or more of the plurality of unmanned aerial vehicle operational areas that are adjacent to at least the aircraft or a flight path of the aircraft.
  • the safety metric may be any value that may be interpreted as a measurement of risk of an aircraft to a UAV operational area.
  • the safety metric may be a distance (e.g., 1000 meters), that an aircraft is expected to stay away from the UAV operational area.
  • the safety metric may be a velocity that the aircraft it taking towards a UAV operational area.
  • the safety metric may also depend on the characteristic of the UAV operational area. For example, a safety metric for a UAV operational area containing many large military UAVs may defined as having a higher risk than a safety metric for a UAV operation area having a few, small, hobbyist UAVs.
  • the method 400 further includes a step 460 of determining if the safety metric is above a predetermined threshold.
  • the warning unit 110 may determine, via data gathered from the database 130 and the navigation system 120 that an aircraft is closer to a UAV operational area (e.g., 900 meters) than the predetermined threshold of 1000 meters.
  • the method 400 further includes a step 470 of exhibiting a warning via the warning unit 110 if the safety metric is above a predetermined threshold.
  • the warning unit 110 may, via the one or more processors 160, generate a first image to be displayed on the display 145 the text "UAV operational area, pull up".
  • the one or more processors 160 may also generate a voice message for a speaker to state a similar message, or generate a haptic response to be relayed to a haptic device warning the pilot.
  • the system 100 includes, or is incorporated with, other warning systems within the aircraft.
  • the system 100 may be incorporated with an enhanced ground proximity warning system (EGPWS).
  • the warning unit 110 may send data to the EGPWS that the aircraft has moved too close to a UAV operational area.
  • the EGPWS may be configured to receive that data form the warning unit 110, and generate a visual and/or audio warning that is received by the pilot.
  • embodiments of the methods disclosed herein may include one or more of the steps described herein. Further, such steps may be carried out in any desired order and two or more of the steps may be carried out simultaneously with one another. Two or more of the steps disclosed herein may be combined in a single step, and in some embodiments, one or more of the steps may be carried out as two or more sub-steps. Further, other steps or sub-steps may be carried in addition to, or as substitutes to one or more of the steps disclosed herein.

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EP21196095.0A 2020-09-11 2021-09-10 Indication de zones de véhicule aérien sans pilote dans un cockpit Pending EP3968311A1 (fr)

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EP1218698B1 (fr) * 1999-10-07 2008-01-09 Honeywell Inc. Systeme destine a la planification d'itineraires pour vehicules
US20110202206A1 (en) * 2010-02-17 2011-08-18 Honeywell International Inc. System and method for informing an aircraft operator about a temporary flight restriction in perspective view
EP3301660A1 (fr) * 2016-10-03 2018-04-04 Honeywell International Inc. Système et procédé de simulation de réalité virtuelle de déplacement du véhicule

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EP1218698B1 (fr) * 1999-10-07 2008-01-09 Honeywell Inc. Systeme destine a la planification d'itineraires pour vehicules
US20110202206A1 (en) * 2010-02-17 2011-08-18 Honeywell International Inc. System and method for informing an aircraft operator about a temporary flight restriction in perspective view
EP3301660A1 (fr) * 2016-10-03 2018-04-04 Honeywell International Inc. Système et procédé de simulation de réalité virtuelle de déplacement du véhicule

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