Late Afternoon Concurrent Sessions: GSIS Symposium: UAS Collaboration & Research Opportunities: Presentation: Human-Computer-Interface for Geo-Fencing in Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Abstract

Verbatim from Embry-Riddle Scholarly Commons. Not paraphrased, not summarized.

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.

Author

• Thirtyacre, David Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Keywords

• Human Factors
• Unmanned
• Drone
• Geo-Fence
• UAS
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems
• Unmanned Aerial Systems
• Human-Computer-Interface
• Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems
• SUAS
• Aeronautical Vehicles
• Aerospace Engineering