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Does anyone knows what kind of operating system UAVs have?

• gaius 17y ago
  VxWorks: http://www.electronicstalk.com/news/wia/wia277.html http://www.electronicstalk.com/news/wia/wia277.html
  • Dove 17y ago
    Typically. Occasionally you hear about one running Linux.
    • jordanb 17y ago
      They would never use Linux for Avionics, because it would be far too expensive to get such a large and complex system certified for that kind of work. Commercial planes use linux for non-critical functions like the in-flight entertainment. I can't think of anything that would be on a fighter plane that would be considered "non-critical" enough to not require a high-integrity system though.
      • Dove 17y ago
        Vxworks is typical, but Linux does happen sometimes. Most often for ground stations or auxiliary tools, sometimes for continuity between the development and deployed environment, sometimes because it's just a research project and certification isn't an issue. I wouldn't claim it's common or that you'd be likely to see it in a deployed environment, but it's not totally unheard of. Throw Linux & UAV in Google - you'll see what I mean.
        • gaius 17y ago
          VxWorks isn't self hosting - the development may well be done on Linux. I've definitely seen Linux (re?)booting on in-flight entertainment systems.