Overview: The document describes the EPSILON 1, a prototype
UAV system designed for close-range reconnaissance and surveillance. It is classified as a micro air vehicle.
Specifications:- Platform: Air vector
- Dimensions: Span 500 mm, Length 400 mm, Height 100 mm
- Operational Weight: 0.400 kg
- Max Takeoff Weight: 0.450 kg
Power Plant:- Engine: High-pressure piston engine
- Batteries: Included
Performance:- Max Speed: 60 km/h
- Loiter Speed: 35 km/h
- Cruise Speed: 50 km/h
- Ceiling Altitude: 1000 m
- Service Altitude: 100 m
- Max Endurance: 10 minutes
- Run Following Distance: 1 km
Payload:- CCD Camera: Real-time video transmission
- Data Link: 72Mhz up, 400Mhz down
Guidance/Tracking:- Control: Handle control with optical stabilization or piezo gyro
- Automatic Flight: Pre-programmed missions available
Launch/Recovery:- Launch: Hand launcher
- Landing: Skid landing
Weather Restrictions:- Drizzle: Yes
- Pouring Rain: No
- Snow: Yes
- Wind: Up to 12 m/s
Program Status: The program aims to develop a family of drones for low Reynolds number flight using an experimental approach.
Patent Rights: Held by ALCORE Technologies SA.
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