Overview: The document describes the EPSILON 2, a prototype
UAV system designed for close-range reconnaissance and surveillance. It is categorized as a micro air vehicle.
Specifications:- Dimensions: Span: 250 mm, Length: 200 mm, Height: 50 mm
- Weight: Operational weight: 0.125 kg, Max Takeoff Weight: 0.150 kg
- Payload: Included payload: 0.025 kg
Power Plant:- Engine: High-pressure piston engine
- Batteries: Lithium-ion
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: 8 minutes
- Run Following Distance: 0.6 km
Payload Features:- CCD Camera: Real-time video transmission
- Gimbal: 2-axis piloted
- Data Link: 72Mhz up, 400Mhz down
Guidance and Tracking:- Control: Handle control with optical stabilization or piezo gyro
- Flight Modes: Glide mode, Automatic flight, Pre-programmed missions
Launch and 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 through experimental approaches.
Patent Rights: Held by ALCORE Technologies SA.
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