Guardian Fixed Wing UAV is small category UAV also called Mini UAV. The craft is portable and can be operated in most terrains with small clearances because of short takeoff run and portable GCS. Can be transported in a small vehicle. Some parts have been designed and manufactured in India so the components and maintenance cost would be bare minimum. The autopilot has been developed in India so upgrade of software would keep the technology up to date. The propulsion system is all electric using high power electric motors powered by batteries that can be charged on field so the operations are simple. The GCS software and the autopilot software are Windows based making it easier for most would be customers to use the system. The operational cost of the craft is bare minimum thus providing cost effective surveillance systems as compared to ground based vehicles.
Physical Specifications:
Wing Span - : - 1980mm
Length - : - 1200mm
Height - : - 250 mm
Flying Weight - : - 2400gms
Propulsion - : - 300Watt BLDC Motors @11.1 Volt
Flying Battery - : - Lithium-Ion 11.1 Volt, 13000mAh, Discharge @ 40A.
Propeller - : -
10x6 Reinforced Nylon fiber
Flying Characteristics:
Range - : - 7.1 Km*
Accuracy - : - Within 10 Meters of programmed waypoint
Cruise Speed - : - 48 Km/Hr
Max Speed - : - 60 Km/Hr
Stall Speed - : - 35 Km/Hr
Max Winds - : - 20 Km/Hr.
Total Distance Travelled: 7.1Km +7.1Km = 14.2 Km
Capabilities:
Fully Autonomous from Takeoff to Landing.
Can be programmed for 300 Way points / Mission Commands.
Can Loiter over the subject at any way point.
Has Manual over ride at any stage.
Can be 'Guided' to specific location during flight by clicking over map.
Can activate/deactivate any payload from the GCS.