jeudi 3 septembre 2009

NT 150 UAS at the IDEX09

09.02.2009

NT 150 Unmanned Aircraft System for SwissCopter At the IDEX'09, the International Defence Exhibition and Conference, Innosuisse will launch its newproduct line the NT150. The NT150 is a fixed wing drone with a span of 14 feet and a range of 6 hours.All test flights were successfully completed and at the IDEX the serial number 0001 will be shown. ... The NT 150 unmanned aircraft system is designed to support 'Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance' (ISTAR). The system is based on an open architecture modular design, able to carry multiple payloads. It's configuration can be easily adjusted to suite any operational requirement.The UAV is constructed out of composite materials, providing the highest load per empty weight ratio.The UAV is equiped with an emergency parachute which is activated in case of flight safety violations as well as special landing tactics if required during a regular flight.