System and Method for Reconfiguring a System-On-Module for an Unmanned Vehicle

A control system for an unmanned vehicle includes one or more processing units and a programmable logic array. The one or more processing units are configured to execute a first vehicle control process. The programmable logic array is in operative communication with the one or more processing units and includes a plurality of logic cells. The programmable logic array programs the plurality of logic cells according to first configuration data and executes a second vehicle control process based on the first configuration data. While the unmanned vehicle is operating, the programmable logic array obtains second configuration data for a third vehicle control process to replace the second vehicle control process. Then, while the unmanned vehicle is still operating, the programmable logic array reprograms the plurality of logic cells according to the second configuration data and executes a third vehicle control process.