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A unique multi-role Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System (UAV) with special design to fulfill a plethora of military and civilian operational needs. The innovative Tilt Rotor design coupled with a powerful hybrid power plan system combines the majority of the advantages of a fixed-wing aircraft and a helicopter and ensures a maximum payload of 20 kg.

Multi-role capabilities: Military

-Target Surveillance and Recognition
-Small Explosives Drop
-Armor Supply
-Battle Damage Assessment
-Foreign Aircraft Flight Obstruction

Civil

-Region Surveillance
-Fast Object Transport
-Aero Photography

Agriculture

-Surveying
-Crop Health Monitoring
-Soil Sampling and Analysis

Security

-Border Surveillance
-Suspicious Activity Detection and Tracking
-Area Control & Command

Search and rescue

-Search and Rescue Assistance
-Disaster Assessment
-Medical Assistance
-Food and Equipment Transport

Research

-Weather Monitoring
-Sensor Data

Design characteristics

Modified Riblett Airfoil for Optimum Performance
High Lift Devices For Low Stall Speed
Hybrid (Batter/Fuel) Power Plant For Maximum Range and Endurance
V-Tail Section For Optimum Maneuverability
Power Twin Motor-Propeller Power Plant
Auto pilot, 3-Axis Angular Rate and Acceleration Measurement, GPS update
Loss Link, Loss GPS and Low Battery Failsafe
Sensors: Barometer, Airspeed, External Magnetometer, GPS Receiver, Outside Temperature Sensor and Ultrasonic (or Laser) Altimeter.
Model may be upscaled or downsized according to market needs.

Extra equipment / payload capabilities

Uniform payload compartment
High resolution camera
Payload carrying crane
Real time data transfer
Video recording equipment
Remote control equipment (telemetry)
Mission equipment modular design.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

PHOTOS Sparrow TILT rotor UAV