Late Afternoon Concurrent Sessions: GSIS Symposium: UAS Collaboration & Research Opportunities: Presentation: Human-Computer-Interface for Geo-Fencing in Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Location
San Tan Ballroom
Topic Area
UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS CERTIFICATION
Other Topic Area
Human Factors
Abstract
The use of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) has increased significantly in the past year. Geographic fencing (geo-fence) is software built into most medium-cost consumer sUAS. This software is typically used to limit the altitude above launch point (e.g., 400 feet above ground level), limit the flight distance from the transmitting controller, and/or restricting flight inside a no-fly zone. While the concept of a geo-fence is simplistic, the Human-Computer- Interface (HCI) varies drastically between platforms, and even between software iterations on the same platform. This research examines the HCI of three consumer-level sUAS with regard to geo fencing. The software procedures and human interface for the DJI Inspire-1, 3D Robotics IRIS+, and the Yuneec Typhoon Q500+ were evaluated. This assessment yielded several recommendations for geo-fencing software for sUAS.
Start Date
15-1-2016 3:45 PM
End Date
15-1-2016 5:00 PM
Chair/Note/Host
Chair: Ty Groh, ERAU-PC
Keywords
Human Factors, Unmanned, Drone, Geo-Fence, UAS, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Unmanned Aerial Systems, Human-Computer-Interface, Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, SUAS
Scholarly Commons Citation
Thirtyacre, David, "Late Afternoon Concurrent Sessions: GSIS Symposium: UAS Collaboration & Research Opportunities: Presentation: Human-Computer-Interface for Geo-Fencing in Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems" (2016). Aviation / Aeronautics / Aerospace International Research Conference. 22.
https://commons.erau.edu/aircon/2016/Friday/22
Late Afternoon Concurrent Sessions: GSIS Symposium: UAS Collaboration & Research Opportunities: Presentation: Human-Computer-Interface for Geo-Fencing in Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
San Tan Ballroom
The use of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) has increased significantly in the past year. Geographic fencing (geo-fence) is software built into most medium-cost consumer sUAS. This software is typically used to limit the altitude above launch point (e.g., 400 feet above ground level), limit the flight distance from the transmitting controller, and/or restricting flight inside a no-fly zone. While the concept of a geo-fence is simplistic, the Human-Computer- Interface (HCI) varies drastically between platforms, and even between software iterations on the same platform. This research examines the HCI of three consumer-level sUAS with regard to geo fencing. The software procedures and human interface for the DJI Inspire-1, 3D Robotics IRIS+, and the Yuneec Typhoon Q500+ were evaluated. This assessment yielded several recommendations for geo-fencing software for sUAS.