Bayraktar Mini UAV

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Mini UAV Platform
Mini UAV Platform

The Bayraktar("the standard bearer") Mini UAV is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) produced by Turkey's Baykar Machine Inc.. The mini UAV system is designed for aerial reconnaissance and surveillance activities to service Turkish Military.

The avionics system of Bayraktar Mini UAV with its embedded, real time software environment handle the stabilization, waypoint navigation, digital communication and digital image transferring functions. With its various modes the autopilot supports autonomous flight, autonomous take off and landing, autopilot assisted joystick control and manual control with a secure, digitally encrypted link.

[edit] Specifications (Bayraktar Mini UAV)

[edit] General characteristics

  • Crew: none
  • Length: 1.2 m
  • Wingspan: 1.6 m
  • Empty: 1.3 kg
  • Loaded: 4 kg
  • Maximum takeoff: 5 kg
  • Powerplant: 2 x 300 W

[edit] Performance

  • Maximum speed: 95 km/h
  • Range: 15 km
  • Service ceiling: 10000 ft (3,000 m)
  • Endurance: > 1 hour

[edit] Payload & capabilities

  • Day / Night Camera Systems
  • Digitally Encrypted Image Transfer Capability
  • Analog Video Transmission
  • Multi-UAV Supporting Command & Control Interface

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