The main goal of the DELAER research project is the design, development, manufacturing and flight testing of a prototype Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System (UAS), which will provide direct support to Greek isolated territories and islands, via aerial delivery of lifesaving supplies and dedicated equipment. The system will be based on a large-scale, autonomous, fixed-wing, novel Blended Wing Body (BWB) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) configuration, as well as a portable ground control station (GCS).
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The mission
The DELAER RX-3 mission involves cruising to the point of interest for up to 65km, payload delivery, and cruising back to the base of operations.
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The payload
RX-3 payload has been selected to support a wide range of humanitarian missions (life rafts, medical equipment, provisions etc.).
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FLIGHT CHARACTERISTICS | ELECTRONICS SPECIFICATIONS | OTHER SPECIFICATIONS |
Cruise range 70 nm | Fully autonomous flight | Use of composite materials |
Payload 110 lbs | Realtime video 720p quality | Payload insulation |
Flight endurance up to 10h | Flight planning capabilities | Aerial drop payload delivery |
Cruise speed 97 kts | Ability to link with the Hellenic Rescue Team Network | Data gathering & management system |
Maximum velocity 135 kts | One-man, portable ground control station featuring double data–link, network equipment and folding antenna | |
Takeoff runway <394 ft | Tele-communications system with an SDR data-link | |
Operation at adverse weather and 30 knots (8BFT) wind gusts |
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