KRET: Combined autopilot sensor

2021: KRET introduced an autopilot for military drones

In August 2021, the Radioelectronic Technologies Concern (KRET), which is part of Rostec, introduced an autopilot system designed for unmanned aircraft. The manufacturer calls its product as an autopilot sensor combined.

The system contains a computing module, roll and pitch angle sensors, course sensors, linear acceleration, angular velocity, static and full pressures, a magnetometer, as well as a receiver of satellite navigation systems GLONASS/.GPS

According to the Rostec press service, as part of the on-board equipment, development performs all the main functions of flight control: from start and rise to descent and landing. Based on information received from external systems and built-in flight parameter sensors, the autopilot outputs control signals to steering units of the unmanned aerial vehicle.

KRET announced an autopilot for military drones

It is claimed that the solution is suitable for any type of small unmanned aerial vehicles (aircraft, helicopters and combined vehicles).

Nikolai Kolesov, General Director of KRET JSC, expressed confidence that the new development will be in high demand, given the continuously growing role of drones in the civil and military spheres.

The safety and stability of unmanned aerial vehicles depend primarily on the reliability of the autopilot. The competence of the concern made it possible to develop a fail-safe, universal product that is suitable for any type of civilian and military drones, he said.

In August 2021, the CET introduced several products at once. Among them are devices that provide the ability to control the helicopter using devices. BFNI-1 navigation information generation unit and IM-23 multifunctional indicator provide pilots with comprehensive information on the flight situation, assist in navigation and aircraft control, guarantee intelligent support and warning about external threats.^[1]

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