Operation System for Modern Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

The paper concentrates on the problem of design of operation system for modern UAV based on statistical data processing procedures. Modern UAV is a complex system that contains mechanical, electronic and aerodynamic components. Operation system performs the function of equipment efficiency and reliability providing. In general case, operation system consists of equipment, processes, personnel, documentation, control and measuring devices, etc. This system structure is considered according to adaptability, control and data processing principles. Adaptability is considered as the main property of the operation system that allows providing efficient UAV intended use in priori uncertainty conditions. Authors substantiate the efficiency indicator that takes into account effectiveness, time resources and costs. The three strategies of operation system elements inspection are considered. The first strategy (catchall inspection) is associated with simultaneous inspection of all elements of operation system. The second strategy (sliding window inspection) provides some predetermined elements inspection. The third strategy (random inspection) is associated with random selection of elements for inspection. Analytical formulas for the third strategy are obtained based on Markov circuit tool. Analysis of three strategies for UAV inspection proved the advantages of catchall inspections