ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT FLIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM WITH A PROXIMITY CUEING AND AVOIDANCE SYSTEM

摘要

The invention includes an input control device, a sensor suite, and a communication feedback loop. The input control operates to create a first force. Sensor suite is configured to detect nearby obstacles, and the communication feedback loop is in communication with the input control device and the senor suite so that said communication feedback loop generates a command signal in response to detection of a nearby obstacle. The command signal causes an actuator to generate a second force different from said first force. Preferably, the obstacle avoidance system is used in combination with an apparatus, such as a rotary wing aircraft, wherein the input control device at least partially controls the movement of the apparatus in response to a user's input.