Designing for the Bigger Picture
Looking at a more holistic approach is something that would be important in developing an autonomous flight system. I’ve thought if by back to my undergraduate degree/internships and reflected on how I use to only look at one specific component and develop it from there. However, when it comes to developing an autonomous they rely on advanced sensor fusion to collect data from diverse inputs such as LiDAR, radar, and GPS, which must be processed in real-time to generate precise situational awareness. The software architecture must prioritize fault tolerance, with redundancies in data processing and control systems to prevent failures. On the hardware side, efficient power management would enable an aircraft to either conserve power in situations when a flight path needs correction or an unexpected emergency landing happens.