InView VTOL
The VTOL capable InView UAV on a cargo-carrying mission
| Endurance |
6 hours using standard fuel tanks |
| Range |
828 km |
| Video/Data |
Line of sight link, 30 to 60 km with a tracking antenna. 1,250 km using satellite communications data relay |
| Payload |
High definition and low light level camera + thermal imaging camera, satellite data relay + map location tracker |
| Launch method |
VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) and STOL (Short Take Off and Landing) |
| Recovery |
VTOL and STOL |
| Power system |
Battery, Gasoline (petrol) and mechanical |
| Speed range |
From hover to 165kph |
| Hover time |
4 minutes |
| Other features |
Flight stabilised in adverse weather (e.g. cross winds) |
| Emergency landing |
VTOL - using four pairs of electric lift motors |
InView Long Range
This twin-engine, long range UAV, has a large sensor tray that can carry a wide range of sensors.
| Airframe |
Value |
Comments |
| Wingspan |
4 metres |
Modular construction |
| Maximum take-off weight |
83 kg |
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| Maximum payload |
15 kg |
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| Take-off method |
STOL |
Short Take Off and Landing |
| Propulsion |
2x 170cc IC engines |
Fuel-injected internal combustion engines |
| Communications |
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Iridium satcoms + wireless Ethernet |
| Performance |
Value |
Comments |
| Stall air speed |
32 kph |
|
| Cruise air speed |
145 kph |
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| Maximum air speed |
160 kph |
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| Maximum range |
1,160 km |
Can be increased with a reduced payload |