@inproceedings{5433403a373a4efeaca61601a1e85ea1,
title = "Planning, implementation, and execution of an automatic first flight of a UAV",
abstract = "Executing the first flight of a novel aircraft configuration presents one of the riskiest activities in flight testing. This challenge is even greater when performing the first flight of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that operates fully automatically. This paper presents the design and planning of the first flight mission of the SAGITTA Demonstrator UAV and discusses its implementation in the automatic flight guidance and control system of the aircraft. Besides the nominal mission profile itself, this includes provisions for various contingencies in order to provide options of action to the test crew in case of unforeseen events. Results and experiences gained during preparation and execution of the first flight test campaign of the SAGITTA Demonstrator conclude the paper.",
keywords = "First Flight, Flight Control System, Flight Test, SAGITTA Demonstrator, UAV",
author = "K{\"u}gler, {M. E.} and F. Holzapfel",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 31st Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, ICAS 2018. All rights reserved.; 31st Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, ICAS 2018 ; Conference date: 09-09-2018 Through 14-09-2018",
year = "2018",
language = "English",
series = "31st Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, ICAS 2018",
publisher = "International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences",
booktitle = "31st Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences, ICAS 2018",
}