CARVEC Remote Vehicle Control

CARVEC is an electronic helicopter autopilot system designed to provide a stable aerial platform with minimum workload and training of the operator. It utilises the latest technology to enable small-size UAV aircraft to be used in applications where it was previously impossible.

Operator commanded Aircraft Attitude Control
Magnetic Compass Heading Lock
Barometric or GPS Altitude Lock with pilot vertical speed control
GPS Autonomous Position Hold with pilot velocity control

Fully Inertial Attitude Sensing using MEMS technology sensors
Three-axis Magnetic Compass system
Barometric Altitude sensing system
GPS Receiver
Comprehensive Built-In-Test capabilities
Comprehensive Data Recording/Analysis Capabilities
Camera Mount Control and Stabilisation System
Advanced Video Overlay system
LANC Camera Control

October 2010

CARVEC now has an official partner in Thailand operating full-spec 'Merlin' UAV systems. See their work here.

August 2009

Sneak preview :
A CARVEC Generation 3 system flies high over Jakarta

June 2009

A Kestrel1000ES enters service for pylon inspection with Scottish & Southern Energy plc. See the result here.

August 2008

Congratulations to team Thales for their award during the MOD Grand Challenge. CARVEC supplied the 2 Kestrel-2000 UAV systems which performed successfully despite winds of up to 40mph.