Genesys Aerosystems is developing new functionality for its HeliSAS autopilot series, as well as announcing the new Genesys Control Panel (GCP) audio panel for its line of digital radios.
The update to the HeliSAS adds the fourth axis to the autopilot, which enables hover and hold regimes and collective control. With the update, pilots can enter a stable, fixed-position hover with the single press of a button, along with hold orientation—which means the pilot can go hands-free in this critical phase of flight in order to conduct other cockpit tasks. Collective control governs airspeed for all phases of flight, as well.
