Product category: Embedded Computing and Control
News Release from: VersaLogic Corp | Subject: VersaLogic PC/104-Plus CPU
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 4 April 2007
VTOL unmanned aircraft
uses Puma embedded computer
A VersaLogic PC/104-Plus CPU maintains the delicate thrust and angle balance of the dual-duct system used to control an unmanned VTOL aircraft
VersaLogic is showing Trek Aerospace's newly developed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) developmental aircraft, the Oviwun, at booth #832 during the Embedded Systems Conference in San Jose, from 3rd to 5th April. The Oviwun is one of the first unmanned aerial vehicles employing powered-lift technology.
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Oviwun's intelligence resides inside its VersaLogic PC/104-Plus CPU, the Puma, which maintains the delicate thrust and angle balance of the powerful dual duct system used to control the vehicle.
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'We chose VersaLogic embedded computers because they are robust and reliable, and because VersaLogic stays on top of ever-advancing technologies', says Harry Falk, President of Trek Aerospace.
Falk adds: 'They are incredibly responsive in supporting our efforts to embed their products into our platforms, and they listen to our feedback'.
The Oviwun weighs approximately 2.73kg, can easily fit in a backpack or small case, and is equipped with a fully functional GPS system for autonomous flight and position control.
The powered-lift technology allows it to fly into tight spaces or to hover in one spot, capture still or video images, and to send real-time data back to the user.
Optional night vision cameras allow Oviwun to be flown into caves, dark buildings, and tunnels.
Like many OEMs, Trek Aerospace needed an embedded solution with long-term availability and excellent support.
VersaLogic's RoHS-compliant Puma platform was selected, as it draws only 5W during operation and less then 800mW in standby mode.
With three USB ports, three COM ports, an LPT port and a 10/100Mbit/s Ethernet interface, the Puma is appropriate for light-weight, mobile applications where low-power is essential.
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