Hi all,
are UAVs equipped with Emergency Locator Transmitter to determine their downed locations? or any other kinds of crash beacon?
greatly appreciate if anyone could enlighten me thanks..
Higher end UAVs are normally equipped with IFF transponders that will transmit an emergency signal for location recovery. The flight control system may even have FDR modules.
Some UAVs have autonomous pre-programmes that will direct the UAVs to fly to certain locations if LOC is lost. Others will enable parachutes to deploy, where necessary for safer landings.
Smaller tactical UAVs may not be equipped with such functions (cost issues).