Managing a Parameter of an Unmanned Autonomous Vehicle Based on Manned Aviation Data

Abstract

Embodiments include devices and methods for an unmanned autonomous vehicle (UAV) to receive manned aviation data from communication equipment available on the UAV without requiring the use of manned aviation radios and transponder equipment. A processor of the UAV may receive manned aviation data over a communication link with a communication network (e.g., the Internet) coupled to a server or network element that has access to manned aviation data. Communications with the communication network may be accomplished via the same communication channels used to transmit and receive mission-critical and payload communications. The processor may analyze the manned aviation data stream to obtain and identify relevant data, and may adjust a parameter of the UAV based on the analyzed manned aviation data stream. In various embodiments, the processor of the UAV may send UAV flight information to the communication network for inclusion in a manned aviation radio system broadcast.

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