KLASS-UAVE
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
Advantages
LOWER COST
HIGHER RESOLUTION
REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
SAFER OPERATIONS IN DANGEROUS TERRAINS OR LOW ALTITUDE
MINIMAL OPERATIONAL FOOTPRINT
REDUCED TIMEFRAME
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