NAL QPlane is a lightweight all-electric UAV capable of vertical take-off and landing. Fully composite structures provide high strength with less penalty on the weight. Capable of flying completely autonomously, this UAV can cruise to a range of up to 20 km. Detachable design with quick assembly makes transportation and field operations more portable.
Year of Development
2024
Salient Technical Features
Dimensions Wing Span - 4.0 m Length - 2.3 m Height - 1.0 m Weight Empty Weight - 16.0 kg-f Payload - 04.0 kg-f Max. Take-off Weight - 30.0 kg-f Endurance Fixed Wing Mode - 80 minutes Quad Mode - 10 minutes Operation Fully autonomous [from takeoff to landing] Flying Speed Cruise Speed - 23 ms-1 Max. Crosswind - 10 ms-1 Stall Speed - 15 ms-1 Max. Range of Operation - 20 km Altitude Operational Altitude - up to 1000 m AGL Max. Launch Altitude - 5000 m AMSL Operating Temperature - 0 - 55 0C Structure - Carbon Fiber Frame Propulsion Cruise Flight - 4.4 kW Motor + 20x10” Propeller Quad Flight - 3.6 kW Motor + 30” Propeller Battery Lithium Polymer Fail Safe Mode Return to home and land for - Low Battery - Geo-fencing - Communication loss
Level/Scale of Development
TRL = 5
Applications
Surveillance, Last Mile Delivery • Gimballed Camera (EO / IR / EO+IR) Long Range Surveillance
Commercialization
Ready for commercialization and Transfer of Technology
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