BAE Systems is upgrading the vehicle control system computer so that the MQ-25 can be used as a reconnaissance drone.
BAE Systems will develop the MQ-25A UAV for the US Navy. According to Naval news, the drone will have a new generation control system that will significantly increase its capabilities.
The technology upgrade will increase the computing power and improve the performance of the UAV. The new generation Vehicle management system computer (VMSC) controls the flight progress, is responsible for avoiding obstacles and makes the drone autonomous. One of the MQ-25’s main missions is to provide in-flight refueling of F/A-18 aircraft.
The new computer will allow the drone to fully perform all functions independently. This equipment will also reduce the weight of the drone’s payload, as it can replace some sensors that the UAV will no longer need. At the same time, the level of energy consumption of the electronic “stuffing” of the aircraft will decrease. It is worth noting that the VMSC will make it possible to use the MQ-25 drone not only for refueling, but also for reconnaissance, surveillance and reconnaissance purposes.
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VMSC runs on quad-core processors. These chips were recently tested on another US Navy military platform, reducing the cost and risk of integrating the entire system. Developers say that the onboard computer has quite high computing power and low power consumption.
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Source: Focus
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