simulation activities. It is a process where the aerodynamics, stability and control of the
airframe are simulated with software and hardware integration.
Figure 4: System Integration, software & hardware in-the-loop (SIL/HIL) and flight testing
Figure 4: System Integration, software & hardware in-the-loop (SIL/HIL) and flight testing
In flight testing, the auto stabilizer performance based on the SAS and CSAS design is
tested and evaluated. The other systems such as Airborne System, Ground Control System
(GCS) and Flight Safety System that are being integrated into the UAV system must also be
tested together during the flight testing. The final outcome of the design process plus the
SIL/HIL testing will be a well-designed UAV prototype. This design process could be used as
a guideline especially for UAVs that are classed as more than the micro UAVs, such as the
Figure 5: Life-cycle of UAV
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