Autonomous and teleoperated flight system for UAV
Company
Surcontrol develops advanced solutions to automate and optimize industrial and aeronautical processes.
As part of its R&D innovation line, the company created its own autonomous and teleoperated flight system for UAVs, combining real-time remote control with intelligent capabilities for safe and precise aerial operations.
Challenge
To design a system capable of piloting a UAV both autonomously and via joystick teleoperation, integrating real-time video transmission while ensuring flight stability, precision, and safety.
Problem
- Lack of real-time vision: The absence of live video delayed decision-making and reduced remote pilot accuracy.
- Limited manual control: Traditional radio-control systems did not allow automation or advanced maneuvering capabilities.
- Unsafe operations: Without intelligent assistance, flight stability depended entirely on the operator’s skill.
- No hybrid operation capability: There was no mixed teleoperated/autonomous mode enabling seamless transitions and continuous control.
Solution
How we do it?
We developed a hybrid UAV flight system fully designed by Surcontrol.
- Joystick teleoperated control: The operator pilots the UAV from the ground with digitally assisted precise movements.
- Intelligent autonomous flight: The system executes routes, maintains altitude, corrects deviations, and automatically manages flight stability.
- Real-time remote vision: An integrated camera streams live video, providing full visual control of the operation.
Results
- Stable and safe flight with fully integrated autonomous and teleoperated modes
- Greater maneuvering precision thanks to assisted control and real-time video
- More efficient aerial operations with reduced pilot workload
- Proprietary Surcontrol system that strengthens its R&D line and enables new UAV applications