• Overview
- CNSi's multi-purpose unmanned vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (VTOL) is a next-generation unmanned platform designed for integrated operation of urban air mobility (UAM) and communication, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) functions in low-altitude airspace.
• Key Features and Roles
- Communication Support (C: Communication): Equipped with multiple wireless modules such as 5G, LTE, and VHF for monitoring various channels and analyzing signals
- Navigation Support (N): Precise navigation and position measurement through GNSS receivers, IMU, variometers, etc.
- Surveillance Function (S): Airspace surveillance and environmental awareness through ADS-B/Mode-S receivers, EO/IR cameras, Lidar, etc.
- Test operation: Flight test platform (equipment mount type) for CNSi system verification
- Data collection and relay: Real-time data transmission to ground operation systems or aircraft, log storage, and post-analysis functions
• Application areas
- Demonstration of communication and surveillance performance in K-UAM corridors and airspace: Verification of CNSi element coverage and accuracy in low-altitude UAM flight environments
- Low-altitude airspace-based ground precision observation and image collection: Real-time high-resolution imaging of various terrains such as urban areas, forests, and coastlines
- Analysis of radio environment effects and CNS interference test operation: Evaluation of mutual interference between communication, navigation, and surveillance signals and radio interference environment
- UTM/ATM interworking demonstration and emergency response scenario verification: Automatic operation linked to ground control system, route deviation, and emergency response testing
• Characteristics and Strengths
- Modular mounting system: Capable of mounting various CNS sensors
- Autonomous flight support: Automatic takeoff, flight, and landing based on predefined routes
- Integrated control linkage: Linked to GCS and real-time monitoring systems
- Demonstration environment optimization: Experimental design based on real environments such as UAM corridors, urban areas, and aircraft surroundings
