FAA UAS Symposium 2020
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Payloads
FLIR Systems unveils FLIR StormCaster family of UAS payloads for its UAS
FLIR Systems Inc. has introduced the FLIR StormCaster family of UAS payloads for the company’s SkyRanger R70 and R80D SkyRaider UAS.
According to FLIR, the new line launches with two multi-sensor products, the StormCaster-T and StormCaster-L. The StormCaster-T delivers continuous zoom and longwave infrared (LWIR) imaging, while the StormCaster-L provides ultra-low-light imaging, tracking, and mapping.
Volocopter unveils heavy-lift VoloDrone
Urban Air Mobility company Volocopter has unveiled the demonstrator of its heavy-lift VoloDrone.
The fully electric utility UAS can carry a payload of up to 440 pounds up to 25 miles. With a standardized payload attachment, the UAS can transport a variety of objects including boxes, equipment and liquids.
“Since the very beginning, we have worked with strategic partners across different industries to develop a product that will provide significant value in their specific use cases,” says Christophe Hommet, chief engineer VoloDrone.
UAVOS, ISR Unmanned Technologies introduce new unmanned helicopter
UAVOS and ISR Unmanned Technologies Ltd. have developed a new unmanned helicopter called ISR-350-5, which is designed for commercial and security operations.
Expected to be manufactured and assembled in the United Kingdom, the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft has undergone extensive research, development and innovation, which has led to improvements to all its systems including the mechanics, the on-board electronics and the available payloads.
UAVOS says the UAS offers “a solution for the new medium-sized unmanned helicopter tailored specifically to the requirements of the commercial and civil operations.”
Carolina Unmanned Vehicles successfully demonstrates Small Tactical Multi-Payload Aerostat System
Carolina Unmanned Vehicles (CUV) has announced that during the 21st Century Maneuver, Logistics, and Force Protection Advanced Naval Technology Exercise (ANTX) at USMC Base, Camp Lejeune North Carolina, it successfully demonstrated the Small Tactical Multi-Payload Aerostat System (STMPAS).
Described as a “mobile cost effective aerostat system,” STMPAS provides persistent 24/7 EO/IR Surveillance, Networked Communications Relays and Signal Intelligence collection.
Airobotics unveils new highly drone-stabilized payload
During ADS’ 2019 Warrior Expo East, Airobotics unveiled Trion, its highly drone-stabilized payload for inspection and security applications.
The first in-house developed and manufactured sensor for the market by Airobotics, Trion is available both with and independent of the company’s automated UAS hardware and data insights platform.
Described as a “high-definition, Electro-Optical and InfraRed gyro-stabilized” payload, Trion weighs less than 1.2 kilograms and is small in dimension. According to Airobotics, Trion “pushes the limits” on the existing and competing capabilities of today’s stabilized payloads, as it is equipped with a “unique set” of advanced capabilities for object identification, real-time tracking and comprehensive data harvesting.
Purdue researcher improves UAS flight in windy conditions with patented design
Purdue University researcher Xiumin Diao has developed a patented design for drones that works in windy conditions, is more energy-efficient and can handle a larger payload.
The inspiration behind this design comes from a unique source.
“Our drone design was inspired by the wings and flight patterns of insects,” Diao, an assistant professor in Purdue’s School of Engineering Technology, says.
“We created a drone design with automatic folding arms that can make in-flight adjustments.”
ADAMA and Tactical Robots partner to develop UAS for aerial spraying
Global crop protection company ADAMA Ltd. has partnered with Israeli aerospace company Tactical Robotics Ltd. in a joint feasibility study for a High-Payload, UAS for aerial spraying.
Tactical Robotics has developed the Cormorant, which is a multi-role, compact, high payload, vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) UAS. Capable of carrying an effective payload of more than 500 kilograms (up to 764 kilograms including fuel), the UAS can perform a variety of tasks, from logistics and cargo services to fire-fighting and aerial spraying.
Intelligent Energy launches Power Path Module for UAS
Intelligent Energy has launched its latest product, the Power Path Module (PPM), which allows customers to double the power output from Intelligent Energy’s UAS Fuel Cell Power Modules (FCPMs).
A small unit designed to facilitate ‘plug and play,’ linking two of Intelligent Energy’s FCPMs in series, the PPM gives customers the ability to fly larger UAS with heavier payloads.
Intelligent Energy says that with the PPM connecting the FCPMs in series, two 650 watt modules will provide 1.3 kilowatts of continuous power, and two 800 watt modules will provide 1.6 kilowatts.
Logos Technologies becomes preferred provider of WAMI sensors for Insitu's UAS
Logos Technologies will become the preferred provider of wide-area motion imagery (WAMI) sensors for Insitu’s line of UAS, thanks to a recently finalized memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the two companies.
Developed for the payload bay of the Insitu Integrator tactical UAS, Logos Technologies’ RedKite-I WAMI sensor is an official Insitu product offering for U.S. and international customers.
“By adding the RedKite-I WAMI system as a payload on their platform, Insitu now gives their users the unprecedented capability to detect and track multiple targets across a city-sized area,” says John Marion, president of Logos Technologies.