Heron UAV Performance Driven Design
The maiden UAV Squadron operates Heron and Searcher MK II UAVs. The UAVs are capable of undertaking maritime surveillance tasks. The induction of UAV platform in the maritime context has added a new dimension to naval warfare capability. Further, Indian Navy is one among the first few navies of the world to operate these air vehicles. With induction of these state-of-the-art vehicles, maritime warfare aspects would be revolutionised as these platforms would serve as force multipliers in support of fleet operations.
The PCD Heron UAV was designed to maximize the potential of a small and low cost autonomous aircraft. Using innovative designs and effective implementation, we have been able to cram an amazingly large amount of functionality into a small, cheap package. The final product achieves stunning results:
• The modular design allows for a wide range of payloads, equipment, and capabilities to be put into any air frame.
• The intelligent controls allow it to autonomously fly itself to a target destination or route, perform multiple complex objectives, and return to base.
Heron UAV Applications
• Aerial Video Surveillance
• Munitions deployment
• Supply delivery
• Riverine look-ahead in HDTV up to 5 miles
• Civil and commercial applications.
• Weather reporting
Heron UAV Concept Highlights• Low cost (< $15,000/Unit)
• Highly configurable due to “Snap-together” modular design
• Flight times up to 24 hours
• Speeds up to 90 mph
• HDTV, IR and megapixel imaging
• Autonomous flight including takeoff, landing
, and mission objectives
• Light and durable airframe construction
• Innovative “stop-on-a-dime” flaperons
• Ballistic chute for drop-in capability
• Launch from RIB, runway or catapult
• Waterproof for water landing or “snag” from RIB
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