The US checked the Flexrotor Super Drops in Persian Gulf: What did they like the military (video)
The US Navy believes that a drone can be an important means of strengthening the ability of the United States and their allies for observation, intelligence and security in the Middle East, as it has many useful functions. "Our fighters need innovative methods for a deeper understanding of the operational environment.
The possibilities of exploration, observation and reconnaissance of these UAVs greatly expand the vision of the overall picture and help us to better monitor what is happening in the region," - said the commander of the operational group 59. Flexrotor UAVs are called innovative achievements in the field of small tactical drones of group 2-it includes devices weighing 9. 5-25 kg, capable of flying at an altitude of up to 1066 meters above the ground.
One of its features is the possibility of vertical takeoff and planting, for this purpose the drone received an unusual design with legs in the tail and a large propeller, "cut" into the body in front of the nasal part. As describes Aerovel, this design made it possible to combine compact dimensions, considerable load capacity and flight range, autonomy and flexibility when placed.
The drone was created in accordance with the strict requirements of the US Department of Defense (DO), which is a significant advantage in the world market. Flexrotor spends more than 30 hours in the air, keeping the operator at a distance of 120 kilometers, although it operates completely autonomously. To launch and land it, it is enough for a platform 6 by 6 meters, flies and sits completely vertically, and then moves to a horizontal flight using wings.
Flexrotor is quickly assembled and disassembled by one person in a matter of 10 minutes. The built -in turel head with daytime and infrared chambers enables comprehensive intelligence during day or night operations at the land and at sea, regardless of weather conditions. Flexrotor can identify threats, track suspicious activity in a particular area and warn about explosive devices.
Flexrotor-obtained images and videos can be viewed in real time on smartphones and other Wi-Fi support devices to eliminate danger as quickly as possible. Additionally equipped with a laser rangefinder or target. The ground station allows you to control several Flexrotor at the same time to control several sectors.
UAVs can work with other unmanned platforms, which increases its efficiency in operations of "piloted-non-unique interaction", as evidenced by recent observations of the ships of the Iran's Navy and the Corps of the Watchtower of the Islamic Revolution (Quir) in the Strait. Recently, the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported on the completion of Backfire drone tests.