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SQ-4 UAV SOLUTION
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1. INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................... 3 2.
BACKGROUND AND INTERNAL COMPETENCES........................................................................ 4
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TECHNOLOGIES EXPERIENCE........................................................................................................... 4
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INTERNAL PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES........................................................................................ 5
5. SQ-4........................................................................................................................................................... 6 6. SOFTWARE.............................................................................................................................................. 9 7. UXC-850.................................................................................................................................................11 8. G-201.......................................................................................................................................................12
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1. INTRODUCTION The desire of BCB International Ltd is to demonstrate the air-worthiness of the SQ-4 and its ability to be adjusted to cover the client’s requirements. These include tailor made functionality and Ground Control System (GCS). In addition to its normal functions of visual surveillance, the SQ-4 can be fitted with a wide range of functionality such as RFID reader, radiation and gas sensors. LIDAR can also be used as an optional extra, and a Boat Stopping feature is under development. BCB International Ltd founded over 160 years ago, together with its European partner, UAVision, have been developing UAV’s with proven experience and accumulated knowledge since 2006. They are experts in the development, production and marketing of multi-rotors (quad / hex / octo-copter systems) for various applications. The SQ-4 has been successfully sold and is operational in several countries. BCB International Ltd has extensive experience in the Maritime market; with its partner UAVision they have produced multiple products related to civil and military security UAS market. Acquired full competences and proven expertise in electronics, control and image processing algorithms, composite production, aeronautics design and systems integration, and internal capability for the development of specific tailored made systems, according to customer requirements. Our systems are developed for professional maritime and military use with special focus on reliability, safety and ease of operation. The main operation applications of our UAS systems are: • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Civilian and military aerial Security and Surveillance Closed perimeters monitoring and control High demanding security events surveillance Identification and prosecution of suspects Crowd monitoring riot control Prison image control Terrain scouting Search and Rescue operations in disaster scenarios Structural and power lines inspection Oil and Gas pipeline monitoring Sea monitoring Precision agriculture Mapping
We strongly believe that our professional systems, as well as our experienced team and development / production capabilities, will comply with your requirements.
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BACKGROUND AND INTERNAL COMPETENCES Our products are included in the small UAV Class and MALE Class (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) and presents a unique and advanced adaptability options, flight stability and easy to use system, in a line of turnkey ready-to-fly products that require less piloting and operator training and more focus on the mission. All the electronics and structural systems are designed developed and produced in our facilities and offer clear and distinct advantages for the applications it was designed for. We work closely with Universities and research centres in a long term relationship, focused on establishing the bridge between the academic developments and the industry.
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TECHNOLOGIES EXPERIENCE We have vast technical experience in different technologies, due to our multidisciplinary team with capabilities in aeronautics, electronics, computers, mechanics and materials (composites). Our teams are able to design, built, simulate and test of all the sub-systems of an unmanned aerial platform, from mechanics and composite construction techniques to navigation and control algorithms. The R&D team works on electronic circuit design, Printed Circuit Board design, microprocessor programming in several platforms, as well as working with different communication buses / interfaces and wireless communications. In terms of production, we have the capability of assembly Printed Circuit Boards and perform all the inspection and test equipment, as well as machining and composite parts manufacturing.
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INTERNAL PRODUCTION CAPABILITIES We have the internal capability to produce equipment such as assembly of electronic PCB (Printed Circuit Board), mechanical parts and molds for composite and composite parts. Our facilities and infra-structures comprises: • Workshop (metalwork, composite and electronics); • Engineering; • Warehouse, for materials management; • CADCAM capabilities: SolidWorks; SURFCAM; IRBCAM; • Image Processing algorithms capabilities; • 5-axis ABB robot (3m arm) for machining of large and complex parts, and for automated assembly; • 3-axis CNC machine for the production of prototype and serial parts; • 3D Printer, for rapid prototyping and production of plastic moulds from 3D drawing files; • PCB assembly line, including stencil printer and vapour-phase soldering machine, for high quality PCB assembly;
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SQ-4
AUTOPILOT
• Forward and downward search lights.
Custom made multilayer APM compatible PCB with MAVlink. All sensors, RF communications modules (control, telemetry and video) and GPS onboard. Multi- processor platform with integrated backup system for in-flight recovery and manual override with dedicated processor and stand-alone redundant power supply. LIDAR interface with sense and avoid algorithm developed and integrated on APM firmware.
• Gas detection sensors built in sensor connector (gas sensor not included) • Ultrasound Z – sensor
OPTIONAL PAYLOADS: • Geiger counter (Octocopter model only) • Optical Flow indoor navigation
MAIN FEATURES: • Dimensions: 44 x 44(Propeller end to propeller end)
OPERATING CONDITIONS:
• Dimensions: 26.1x 26.1(centre of motor to centre of motor)
• Flashing hazard warning lights for poor weather conditions.
• Weight: 706 grams (without battery)
• Temperature -20 to 50 ºC
• Weight: 1212 grams (with 10000mAh battery)
• Wind 30 Km/ hour (Beaufort Scale 5)
• Weight: 970 (with 5000mAh battery) • Flight time 35 minutes approximately. (battery dependant)
• Perch & Stare duration 4 hours (based on 10 min flight time
• Horizontal Speed better than 8m/ second. • Vertical Speed better than 5m/second.
• Modulation FHSS (frequency-hopping spread spectrum)
• Ceiling: 1000 meters max
• Output power: +22dBm
• Range: up to 1200 meters LOS
• Sensitivity: -98dBm
• Power: 10000 mAh 7.4V Lipo battery/5000 mAh 7.4V Lipo battery.
• 5.8Ghz RF transmitter for video link
• Battery recharge time 60mins.
• microSD card for long-time and fast data flight logging.
• Battery Swap time 30seconds. • Maximum take-off weight 1350gr
• Redundant power supply inputs and automatic failover.
• Included payload features:
• PPM interface.
• Lidar sense and avoid
• PW M interface.
• Adjustable forward camera.
• CAN bus Interface.
• Fixed landing camera. 6
• Output power: +28dBm
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HARDWARE MAIN FEATURES: • ARM Cortex M4 32bits processor running NuttX RTOS (main processor). • ARM Cortex M3 32bits processor (fail-safe processor). • U-BLOX LEA-6H GPS module. • u-blox 6 position engine • 50 Channels • GPS L1 frequency, C/A Code • GALILEO Open Service capable1 • GLONASS FDMA1
• Return to Launch: When this features is activated the Quadrotor returns to its Home position, which is defined at the moment in which the Quadrotor motors are armed or can be changed during flight. The returning home can be made at a designated altitude or at the altitude in which the Quadrotor is at the moment the return to launch instruction is sent. • Waypoint Navigation: Define a 3D track with a set of waypoints and the Quadrotor will follow the defined trajectory with a desired heading and speed.
• 5Hz navigation update rate • Navigate down to –162 dBm and –148 dBm coldstart • Faster acquisition with AssistNow Autonomous • Configurable power management • Hybrid GPS/SBAS engine (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS) • 433MHz RF transceiver for telemetry data link (900MHz available). • 2.4GHz RF transceiver for control data link.
MAIN FEATURES: • High update rate (>400Hz) • PW M interface. • CAN bus interface. • Current monitor (only with CAN bus connection). • Voltage monitor (only with CAN bus connection). • RPM monitor (only with CAN bus connection). • Temperature monitor (only with CAN bus connection).
AUTO-PILOT FEATURES: • Auto Takeoff and Landing: After sent the command to takeoff and the Quadrotor will increase its altitude at a designated rate until a predefined altitude is reached. The auto landing ensures that the Quadrotor will land at a predefined place and with a specified descending rate. • Loiter: This mode ensures that the Quadrotor stays in current position at a constant altitude. This mode can also make the Quadrotor orbiting around a point at a constant altitude. 7
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PAYLOADS THAT CAN BE INCLUDED: • Gas sensors built in sensor connector (sensors not included). • Interface to connect multiple interchangeable gas sensors (one at a time).
• oxygen • carbon dioxide • carbon monoxide • hydrogen sulphide • chlorine • sulphur dioxide • nitrogen dioxide • nitric oxide • ozone • methane; propane; butane • alcohol • halocarbon gas
• LIDAR and Ultra-sound sensor (z-axis) • Distance sensors to the front and underside assist together with implemented algorithms assist functions such as sense & avoid and auto- landing procedure. • Rain operation capability
VIDEO / CAMERA The SQ-4 has two high resolution cameras that can be switched from 90 degree angle down to 130degrees and up angle of 75degrees. The 3.6mm lens on each camera provide a 87 degree FOV diagonal and has a low light sensitivity. Night vision is aided by a powerful spot light that is strong enough to illuminate a room or provide searching at night (limited to 20 meters range). A thermal camera can replace one of the fixed cameras if required (separate price on application).
SENSE & AVOID (INDOOR FLYING) The SQ-4 is fitted with LIDAR as standard. Optical Flow array can also be fitted to assist with indoor flying on certain models. In cases where the drone is required to operate in close proximity with other objects it is advisable to fit propeller. Note: Good sense and avoid is a combination of sensor and pilot skill.
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SOFTWARE
MISSION PLANNER. The SQ-4 uses modified open source software for it to fly a wide variety of missions both manually and automatically. Mission Planner is a tried and tested ground control station platform and is compatible with Windows only. Mission Planner can be used as a configuration utility or as a dynamic control supplement for your automatic vehicle. SQ-4 can also fly using RC or Android DroidPlanner GCS. The various GCS software can be mounted on either a laptop or small tablet depending on the requirement.
The SQ 4 RECON is controlled either by the attached joysticks or a pre-programmed route with additional commands. The GCS offers simultaneous visual mapping and drone location as well as direct video streaming from the on-board camera. pre- programmed waypoint missions of search area mission can be interrupted and the drone reassigned during flight. The ability to have the SQ-4 ‘follow me’ allows the operator to have the drone follow the GCS. Mapping is embedded prior to operations to provide excellent geo-referenced maps when internet is not available. Pre-programmed flight missions can also be built prior to the operation commencing prior the operation starting.
DROIDPLANNER DroidPlanner is an excellent GCS that is idea when a laptop is not convenient. It for allows for a wide variety of search patterns which the SQ-4 will carry out in autonomous mode. The search patterns can be adjusted for flight height and lane width so that the entire area can be visually covered. This function is designed for deployment in Search & Rescue operations / crowd control / law enforcement etc. In DroidPlanner 2.0 you’ll find two primary screens for interaction: Telemetry and Planning. From the telemetry screen you can quickly assess overall aircraft health and what it is doing. You can also enter Guided mode at your current altitude with a long press - other quick actions from the Telemetry screen include Land, Home (RTL), Loiter, and Follow me. 9
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SQ-4 COMMUNICATIONS The new system supports the SQ-4 to fly in most countries with frequency compliance including, 2.4GHz / 5.8GHz / 433MHz /915MHZ (USA) Ranges are dependent of ground clutter and vary on the type of terrain over which the drone operates. Tested examples are as below in the worst conditions, and much higher ranges have been achieved: We state the drone will fly on all frequencies up to 1km; test results have produced the following results, but again these will vary from country to country. • Building and alleyway penetration 300m (985 ft) to 500m (appropriate opening required) • Dense Urban Area 800m to 1000m • Undulating Open ground 1000m to 2000m • Telemetry Waypoint Navigation 1000m (Telemetry loss failsafe disconnected so that the drone flies on GPS only) • Video Link 600m to 1500m. Note: Flight range and video range is dependant line of site, drone height and the amount of ground clutter or electronic interference. Ranges also adjust depending on the frequency used.
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UXC-850 HANDHELD GCS
UXC-850 is the newest folded version of UCX-850 compact and robust control ground station. With high quality multitouch screen and software also compatible with MAVlink open source.
MAIN FEATURES • Two sets of joysticks for simultaneous aircraft and gimbal control • Access to the aircraft telemetry parameters • Telemetry link compatible with MAVlink (433 MHz, 868 MHz or 915 MHz) • Control Link: 2,4GHz, 12 Channels PPM or TTL Serie • Flight modes: Manual / FAS (Flight Assist System) / Return Home / Browse • Access the operational site map with UAV location and route • Possibility to create / modify / analyse missions • Possibility of integration of vision systems in control of the aircrafts (for follow-up operations) Display: High Quality 7’’ TFT LCD (1200 x 1920 pixels) Capacitive touchscreen Multitouch, 16M colours Power and battery: 7 hours Operative System: Android 4.4 KitKat Batery: 1 unit Rechargeable LiPO 7.4V/8000mAh Resistance: IP 64
Mission planned to a route
Mission planned to a survey an area
Flight check list included in GCS software 11
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DIMENSIONS • Size: (opened) 322 mm x 259.2 mm x 189.4 mm (closed) 322 mm x 192.9 mm x 111.2 mm • Weight: 1970 g
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G-201 GROUND CONTROL STATION
G-201 is a customized Ground Control Station (GCS) ready to integrate on any kind of shelter/container or building facilities. It is 19” rack compatible for 3 th party products. This GCS, in addition to all the features of the Portable GCS (UXC-500/UXC-850), can be customized to different workplaces, for operating, image analysis among other functions associated to a real time UAV or UAV system control. COMMUNICATIONS
• Long Range Thermal and Visible Cameras
• Jamming Detection System
• ACARS– Aircraft Communications Addressing and Re porting System allowing to have a real time monitoring of Airlines
• Electronic jamming is a form of interfering signals blocking the receiver with highly concentrated energy signals. The Jamming Detection System could detect a external source of jamming helping to find the most appropriate countermeasures • AIS/VTS - Automatic Identification System/Vessel Traffic Service
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• VHF Communication • VHF Range Finder • Universal Radio Receiver 0-3 Ghz
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