Abstract. In the article the analysis of modern systems of automated control of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Discusses the composition and appointment of the main equipment and the payload of the UAV. Defines the basic requirements for ACS UAV. The proposed algorithmic support system navigation landmarks. To provide the desired vertical speed during climb flight, the use of the automatic control system vertical speed (HS ACS).

Key words: unmanned aircraft system unmanned aerial vehicle, automatic control system, payload.