Piccolo™ II

The Piccolo™ ll autopilots provide a complete integrated avionics solution that includes the flight control processor, inertial sensors, ported air data sensors, GPS receiver and datalink radio. With over a decade in the field the Piccolo II Autopilot has become the UAS industry standard flight management system. The Piccolo ll adds functionality and flexibility for advanced UAS applications.

• Mechanical
• Dimensions

  5.59 x 1.81 x 2.46 inches (142.00 x 46.00 x 62.60 mm) Unflanged

• Weight

  7.7 oz (200 g) with 900 MHz radio

• Enclosure/Mounting

  EMI shielded carbon, flanged, unflanged

• Environmental & Power
• Operating Case Temperature

  -40˚C to 80˚C (calibrated range, no case)

• Power Requirements

  VIN:  8 - 20 volts
  Power:  4 W (typical including 900 MHz radio)

• General
• RS232 Payload Interface

  5

• CAN

  Simulation / General interface

• Flight Termination

  Deadman output

• Digital/Analog I/O

  16 configurable GPIO lines. 4 GPIO lines can be configured as analog inputs, 0-5V input, 10 bit conversion

• Integrated RF Data Link Options

  900 MHz unlicensed ISM. 900 MHz Australian band. 2.4 GHz unlicensed ISM. 310-390 MHz discrete. 1350-1390 MHz discrete. 1670-1700 MHz discrete.

• GPS

  4 Hz uBlox module GPS receiver, 5 volt

• Pressure Sensors

  Ported static. 15-115 KPa-ported pitot. 4 Kpa differential. 155 kts max indicated airspeed.

• Waypoint Navigation

  1000 waypoints saved in autopilot

• Inertial Sensors

  3 axis gyroscopes, 300°/sec. 3 axis acceleration, ±10g

• Supported Peripherals

  Transponders, secondary comms radios, Iridium SatComm, TASE gimbals, servo PTZ gimbals, magnetometers, laser altimeters, payload passthrough, RTK GPS.

• Software Options
• Radio Options

  900 MHz unlicensed ISM
  900 MHz Australian band
  2.4 GHz unlicensed ISM
  310-390 MHz discrete
  1350-1390 MHz discrete
   

• Standard Feature Set + Peripherals

  Adds new support for pan-tilt servos, improved GPS/INS performance, and more flexibility in configuring payload ports.

• Laser Altimeter Autoland

  Provides accurate altitude information allowing the vehicle to perform a soft flared landing (Laser altimeter hardware sold separately).

• DGPS Autoloand

  Extends the autoland performance by using 2 cm accuracy DGPS. Supports autonomous taxi, rolling take-off, stationary and moving net recovery. Uses NovAtel DGPS equipment.

• DGPS and Moving Net Recovery

  Adds support of moving net recovery needed for shipboard and other moving capture applications. Uses NovAtel DGPS equipment and associated antennas.

• Helicopter Operations (VTOL)

  Includes take-off and landing, precision hover, and automated path following along with autopilot assisted manual steering modes.

Important Export Information

The Piccolo™ Autopilots are controlled for Export Administration Regulations (EAR)15 CFR Parts 730-774.
The EAR regulates the export and re-export of dual-use items.

Piccolo Autopilots are available for sale outside the United States subject to an approved export authorization. 
EAR violations can result in fines, penalties, debarment, and criminal sanctions. Please refer to the following websites for more information U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls and U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security Export Administration Regulations

For the export control status of your Piccolo Autopilot, product please contact your sales representative, sales.cct@utas.utc.com
or 541-387-2120 

Notice for International Customers: Due to costs associated with international sales, duties and taxes, we will no longer accept quantity
purchases of less than (10) Piccolo’s. Domestic customers do not have this quantity restriction.