Aircraft

Wingspan……………………………………………………… 3.8m Length………………………………………………………….. 3.0m Weight (configured for surveys)………………………. 30kg (approx) Fuel capacity…………………………………………………. 6.5-11lts Fuel consumption (cruising)……………………………. 0.5lts/hr Cruising speed (for surveying)…………………………. 80kph Operational range………………………………………….. 1000+km Payload…………………………………………………………. optimal 10 kg, maximum 15 kg Engine………………………………………………………….. 120cc 4 stroke petrol Engine control……………………………………………….. Fuel injection ECU Prop……………………………………………………………… 28×14 – 3 blade carbon fibre Landing gear options………………………………………. Tricycle wheels Skids with a launcher Aircraft dismantles into components of 2m and less for transport. Removable front section allows easy access to onboard systems and components.

Control

• Autopilot system
• Groundstation with Sat-phone link for beyond horizon flight
• Real-time telemetry for aircraft,engine and data on separate screens
• Pilot’s consul for manual control.
• Real-time feedback of fuel consumption and capacity.

Systems

• Engine ECU controlling fuel and ignition for optimum performance in all weather.
• Engine data logged by ECU and external removable logger on continuous loop.
• GPS and fluxgate magnetometer data are recorded on PCMCIA logger (approx. 1000hrs)
• Differential GPS for accurate survey positioning.
• All onboard systems accessible through a plug in USB port.
• Option for Pilot’s eye camera and gimbal mounted ground survey still & video HD camera.
• Extended range WiFi video transmission.

Electrical Power

• External plug in ground power from 12v supply……………………… Standby
• Onboard alternator supplying 24v, 12v and 5v outputs……………. Engine running
• Onboard  battery with approximately 2 hours endurance……….. Emergency
• Emergency battery charging system……………………………………….. Engine running