Industrial Research & Validation for Air-Ground Integration and Autonomy

To achieve the expected outcomes, all or some of the following should be addressed.

• Next generation airborne avionics platforms enabling autonomy: This element will involve the development of integrated airborne avionics platforms leveraging state-of-the-art technologies and enabling the safe integration of autonomous airborne operations (single-pilot operations, RPAS and HAO) into the ATM system (R&I needs: single-pilot operations; enabling greater ground and airborne integration and wider performance; integration of drones into all classes of airspace; super-high-altitude-operating aerial vehicles). It includes, for example, the following features.
  • Advanced airborne systems supporting single-pilot operations: in order to operate safely with a reduced crew, safety systems will be a key enabler to trigger back-up modes in case of incapacitation, stress or exhaustion of crew members. This involves the development of systems such as augme