Control device and control method

Abstract

Provided are a control device and a control method by which an airplane can maintain flight while maintaining a high level of safety, even if there is a conceivable abnormal event such as a communication failure or an obstacle. This control device is for an airplane, the control device being characterized by: comprising a setting unit that sets a main flight route, which is a normal flight route, and at least one secondary flight route, for each of a plurality of airplanes, and a management unit that prevents interference between a given main flight route and a given secondary flight route, and a main flight route and secondary flight route of another airplane; obtaining information about an airplane or the surrounding airspace; and when the information matches a preset prescribed condition, permitting the airplane to operate using the secondary flight route.

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