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Role | Unmanned aerial vehicle for civilian use |
Manufacturer | Primoco UAV SE, Czech Republic |
First flight | 31 July 2015 |
Status | In service |
Number built | 40 as of 2016 |
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Primoco UAV is a Czech company that creates unmanned aerial vehicles designed for both civilian and military applications. [1] Its first model took flight in July 2015 and the UAV Model One 100 started full production in January 2016.
Its primary usage is in civilian air operations, supporting applications ranging from border protection and security, to pipeline monitoring and remote infrastructure management. The aircraft has a fixed wing construction, providing extended range and reliability in adverse weather conditions.
The UAV is operated from a Ground Control Station with a pilot and a flight operator. It can be manually controlled or run in fully automatic mode, where pre-programmed waypoints allow automatic takeoff, flight and landing. The aircraft also has additional safety modes which allow it to return to base or land in a safe area if communications are lost or faults occur.
The UAV has an S mode transponder which allows its flight path to be integrated into normal civilian airspace without special authorization. The equipment and aircraft can be transported in a light van..
Secure communications via radio or satellite Inmarsat connections are built in for continuous transmission of video and sensor readings to a ground station. Onboard sensors include Infra-Red cameras, Optical cameras, Radar/Lidar and others to the operator’s requirements.
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