MicroPilot Extends Capability of Mini Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

When it introduced its first miniature autopilot for unmanned air vehicle use in 1994, MicroPilot (Hall 4 Stand C18d) was hardly prepared for the subsequent explosion in demand for ever-smaller UAV platforms. Today, the Manitoba, Canada-based company has more than 750 customers in 65 countries and manufactures the world’s smallest auto-pilots and associated software, as well as accessories and customized UAV training and integration services.

The autopilot devices are so small they fit in the palm of a hand and weigh only 28 grams (one ounce). They have GPS waypoint navigation with altitude and airspeed hold, and are completely independent in operation, meaning that the UAV can take off autonomously or can be used with bungee or hand launch.