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Processing unit for swarm intelligence systems introduced in China
Source: Xinhua| 2019-10-22 17:02:46|Editor: Li Xia

BEIJING, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC) introduced a multifunction processing unit for swarm intelligence systems on Tuesday.

The processing unit, which can act like a brain for unmanned systems with artificial intelligence technologies, was unveiled at the 6th World Internet Conference held in the river town of Wuzhen in east China's Zhejiang Province.

According to the CETC, based on swarm intelligence algorithms and dynamic networking protocols, the processing unit features flight control, mission planning, intelligence decision-making and dynamic networking, integrating the flight control system and the measurement and control system of traditional drones.

The processing unit has been installed on some drone swarms and is expected to be applied in unmanned cars, boats and robots with swarm intelligence.

Zhao Yanjie, an unmanned system expert at the CETC, said the modern unmanned systems cluster works as a "network plus node."

With electromagnetic, optical, acoustic and other sensors installed, the drones can monitor, search and track, holding wide application prospects in fields like natural disaster management, environmental protection and emergency response, he said.

The CETC launched a swarm of 200 fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles in November 2017.

A swarm is a group of unmanned vehicles driven by artificial intelligence. Swarming drones, for instance, communicate with each other while in flight, and can respond to changing conditions autonomously.

 

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China develops flying wing-designed stealth transport drone
By Liu Xuanzun Source:Global Times Published: 2019/10/27 17:29:10

Model of the FL-2 long range multipurpose high-subsonic transport drone on display at a military-civilian equipment and technology expo in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, in 2019. Photo: screenshot of WeChat account of Ordnance Industry Science Technology

A Chinese company recently showcased an in-development stealth transport drone that features a hybrid of conventional and flying wing design, which could represent a trend for future large transport planes, analysts said on Sunday.

Developed by Zhong Tian Guide Control Technology Co Ltd, the FL-2 stealth transport drone went on display at a recent military-civilian equipment and technology expo held in Xi'an, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Ordnance Industry Science Technology, a Xi'an-based periodical focused on the national defense industry, reported on Thursday.

The aircraft has a flying wing aerodynamic design similar to the US' X-47B drone, but also has a pair of conventional V-shaped vertical tails, according to the report. Its fuselage also seems bulkier than other typical flying wing aircraft like the B-2 bomber.

Using two turbofan engines, the FL-2 has a liftoff weight of 22 tons, a ceiling of 15 kilometers, a cruise speed of 600 to 780 kilometers an hour, a max speed of 900 kilometers an hour, a range of 7,000 kilometers and an endurance of 10 hours, the periodical reported.

Developed as a long range multipurpose high-subsonic unmanned transport platform, the FL-2 has multiple cabins for carrying different types of cargo, or it can carry a single larger object, according to publicly available specifications.

The FL-2 is still in its conceptual design stage, according to the company's website.

Multiple Chinese flying wing aircraft projects have been running for some time and are beginning to yield results, an anonymous military expert told the Global Times on Sunday.

The GJ-11, Sky Hawk and CH-7 are all flying wing stealth drones, but they focus on reconnaissance and attack, the expert said, noting that applying the technology on a transport plane will not be difficult.

Flying wing usually means the plane has lower drag force while flying and has more space within its cabins, giving the aircraft more load capacity, Ordnance Industry Science Technology said.

The FL-2 can carry six tons of cargo, the report said.

Since the problem of flight control, one of the most challenging issues with a flying wing design, has been solved, this design has become a main concept for future large transport planes, it said, noting that the FL-2 could serve as an important technical demonstrator for China's next generation transport plane.

 

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航空工业
57分钟前 来自 专业版微博
【20米翼展太阳能无人验证机实现自主飞行】10月27日，20米翼展太阳能无人验证机在蒲城机场成功实现自主滑行和飞行，这是航空工业一飞院在20米翼展太阳能无人验证机研制领域取得的又一进展。20米翼展太阳能无人验证机成功实现自主滑行和飞行，验证了大展弦比柔性机翼的构型和操纵性能。后续，一飞院将持续开展长航时和高空性能的测试。
该型太阳能无人机具有飞行高度高、滞空时间长、部署灵活、使用便捷、可靠性高、经济性好等特点，可作为大气层内伪卫星使用，执行侦察监视、区域导航、通信中继、一体化预警等任务，其军民用途非常广泛，可与轨道卫星、高空飞艇、常规动力飞机等构成更加完善的信息支援体系。
Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC)
57 minutes ago

On October 27th, the 20-meter wingspan solar unmanned test plane successfully achieved autonomous taxing and flight at Pucheng Airport. This is another progress made by AVIC's First Aviation Institute(FAI) in the development of the 20-meter wingspan solar unmanned test plane. The 20-meter wingspan solar unmanned test plane successfully achieved autonomous taxing and flight, and verified the structure and maneuverability of the large aspect ratio flexible wing. In the follow-up, FAI will continue to test long-haul and high-altitude performance.

This type of solar drone has the characteristics of high flying attitude, long endurance, flexible deployment, easy operation, high reliability and economical. It can be used as pseudo-satellite in the atmosphere to perform surveillance & reconnaissance, regional navigation system, communication relay, and integrated early warning and can be widely used by military and civilians, which could form a more complete information support system with orbiting satellites, high-altitude airships, and conventional power aircraft.

 

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近日，航空工业直升机所AV500无人直升机在山东海事局小型无人机购置项目中成功中标。据悉，这是我国海事系统第一个公开招标的直升机项目。此次中标，为直升机所AV500无人直升机拓展市场、服务客户创造了重要契机
Today 15:44
Recently, Avicopter unmanned helicopter - AV500 won the bid in the small drone purchase project of Shandong Maritime Safety Administration. It is reported that this is the first public bidding helicopter project of China's Maritime Safety Administration system. The winning bid has created an important opportunity for the helicopter AV500 unmanned helicopter to expand the market and serve customers.