Micro-VMS

Lightweight video switching and landing Assistant

Capabilities

  • Video management system for external cameras
  • VFR landing aid symbol overlay
  • Standalone (suitable for retro-fitting)
  • Lightweight (200g)
  • Low cost (COTS product)
  • Ruggedized DO160G hardware

Description

The Micro-VMS landing aid significantly increases the safety of the manned and unmanned aircraft during landing and close-to-ground operations while checking necessary boxes for helicopter and (e)VTOL operators by being lightweight, small, low-cost, and low in power consumption.

Features

  • 2x1 video management with video switching control
  • VFR landing aid crosshair for precise landings
  • Rotor diameter overlay to avoid rotor strike
  • Height above terrain with climb/decent indication
  • Drift Indication to insure steady hover
  • Configuration Software for integration and customization

Main Benefits

The Micro-VMS is a cost-effective solution with a great impact on flight safety and mission efficiency. Thanks to its compact design, it can be used for various helicopter and (e)VTOL types and can be installed easily.

Besides the variety of interfaces, the Micro-VMS offers a flexible adaptation to the existing displays and controls in the aircraft. High quality, ruggedness and reliability have been proven by tested flights.

Hardware

  • Xilinx Zynq Z30 (SOC with dual Cortex A9 and programmable logic)
  • Power Supply, 13Watt at max performance by 28VDC
  • Dual 100 Mbit Ethernet interface
  • USB 1.1 interface
  • Multiple RS232 interfaces
  • 1 ARINC 429 interface (Rx only)
  • 4 GPIO Discrete interface
  • 2x HD-SDI In & PoSDI In/1x HD-SDI Out
  • Dimensions: 24 (H) x 88 (W) x 108.8 (D) mm / 0.95” x 3.47” x 4.29”
  • Weight: 180 g

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Contact

HENSOLDT

avionics@hensoldt.net