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 Solar Powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
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Solar Powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (SPUAG)
Product Specification
* Gallium Arsinde solar cells, 22% efficient (0.75 m2 area).
* Li-ion batteries (147Wh) with management system.
* Maximum Power Point Tracker MPPT (97% efficient).
* Global Positioning System (GPS).
* Autopilot.
* Real time video Camera, weight 7gram (4 km range).
* Brushless DC motor.
* Transmitting and receiving system.
* Payload of 1 -1.5 kg.
* 3/1 ratio of gliding, 15-22 mph (no motor) to flying, 27-30 mph (with motor).
* Operating altitude 300 meters, maximum altitude 1,000 meters.
* Autonomous take-off and landing.
* Minimum flying time (batteries alone) 1 hour, maximum flying time in a clear sunny day 10 hours.
* Capable of carrying ultra light Non-Destructive Test equipment (NDT).
* Pre-programmed flight path, flight control and viewing real time video through laptop.
Some of the potential civil applications
* Search and rescue.
* Police surveillance.
* Air sampling.
* Traffic monitoring.
* Field research.
* Damage assessment of accident sites.
* Oil and gas pipes inspection.
* Surveillance of endangered animals. .
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