Miniature Radar System for UAV-Based Air to Air Identification

This invention is a lightweight radar system for use on a small-scale aircraft, namely a miniature unmanned aerial vehicle. Compared to UAVs used by the military, civilian UAVs are often operated by pilots without formal training, and hence they require increased levels of autonomy and intelligence, especially with regard to reducing threats to public safety. This radar implementation is small enough to be carried by any miniature UAV, and it is capable of differentiating other miniature rotorcraft by their Doppler signature. This invention will be a key component to future miniature UAVs. CeCe Ging techtransfer@du.edu 303-871-4230