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BIODRON

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document describes the BIODRONE, a biomimetic raptor-inspired lightweight UAV system designed for close-range surveillance and aerosonde applications. It highlights the system's specifications, performance, payload capabilities, guidance, and operational conditions.

Specifications:

Platform: Aerial vector with a wingspan of 3.40 m and length of 1.80 m.
Weight: Operational weight is 8.5 kg, with a maximum takeoff weight of 12.0 kg.
Payload: Includes a payload capacity of 1.2 kg and a bulk payload volume of 5 liters.

Power Plant:

Equipped with a 1200W brushless engine and Cad/nickel or NiMh batteries.

Performance:

Maximum speed of 120 km/h, loiter speed of 36 km/h, and cruise speed of 60 km/h.
Climb ratio of 8 m/s and operational ceiling between 0 m to 1500 m.
Maximum endurance of 100 minutes with NiMh and 130 minutes with lithium-ion batteries.

Payload:

Features a CCD on a 2-axis gimbal for real-time imagery and an ILL on a 2-axis gimbal.
Data link via FM analog transmission with a tested mission radius of 10 km.

Guidance and Tracking:

Includes a 3-axis autopilot, glide mode, GPS, and automatic flight capabilities.
Supports pre-programmed missions.

Ground Station:

Portable ground station based on a micro-computer with WinNT, derived from tactical UAV software.
Facilitates mission preparation, tracking, and image visualization.

Launch and Recovery:

Hand launcher and catapult options for automatic takeoff.

Weather Restrictions:

Tested for drizzle, pouring rain, and wind up to 10 m/s; snow testing pending.
Operational temperature range from -10°C to +50°C.

Package:

Ground Control Station and Azimut Vehicle packaging with specified dimensions and weights.

Options:

Includes catapult package, tablet PC, acoustic sensors, and electronic nose NBS.

Program Status:

The development focuses on biomimetic design inspired by birds, particularly land predators and long-flight birds, to enhance performance.
Tests confirm superior performance compared to existing systems, with expectations of improved flight endurance due to advancements in battery technology.

Catalog excerpts

www.alcore-tech.com [email protected] Description: Biomimetic raptor, light weight UAV system . System application :Close range surveillance and aerosonde. Description : Systeme de vecteur aerien leger « rapteur » biomimetique Application du systeme : Aerosonde et surveillance de courte portee www.alcore-tech.com [email protected]

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Program Status We undertook to develop an aerial information carrier by searching in the living world as much transportable elements as possible. We have studied the world of birds and particularly the land predators and the long-flight birds. We have selected the relevant and tangible elements related to anatomy, energy, senses, and behaviour. From such an analysis, we have opted for a carrier architecture allowing to rationalize these key-elements of the animal kingdom. The tests we performed then confirm that performances are higher than those existing today in this field. The rapid improvement of...

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