Bayraktar Mini UAV
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The Bayraktar("the standard bearer") Mini UAV is a miniature UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) produced by Turkey's Baykar Machine Inc.. The mini UAV system is designed for aerial reconnaissance and surveillance activities to service Turkish Military and currently operational on the field.
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[edit] Overview
Initially Bayraktar A system was developed and the system went into serious modifications and in 2006 Bayraktar B has been developed. New system is a complete smart robotic system solution for short range reconnaissance and surveillance applications. Bayraktar B systems are operational on the field and have recorded more than 4000 flight hours. System has specific features which enables it to be operated under harsh geographic and meteorological conditions.
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[edit] Special Features
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| Automatic Waypoint Navigation |
| Secure Digital Communication |
| Home Return and Automatic Parachute Landing in Case of Lost Communication |
| Multi UAV Support |
| Smart Battery Management System |
| Remote-Range Command/Control and Monitor (WAN Relay) |
| Ground Control Switching |
| Automatic Take Off |
| Automatic Cruise |
| Automatic Belly Landing / Parachute Deployment |
| Joystick Assisted Semi-Automatic Control |
| Automatic Stall Control in Case of Electric Motor Disfunction |
| Automatic Spin Control in Case of Very Harsh Wind Conditions |
| Real Time Google Earth Integration (Display of telemetry data, routes etc in real time) |
| On Screen Video Display |
| Target Coordinate Estimation within 10 meters accuracy |
| Automatic Tracking Antenna System |
[edit] Specifications
| Specification | Bayraktar A | Bayraktar B |
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| Length | 1.2 meters | 1.2 meters |
| Wing Span | 1.6 meters | 1.9 meters |
| Weight | 3.5 kg | 4.5 kg |
| Power / Source | Electric / Battery | Electric / Battery |
| Take Off | Hand Launch | Hand Launch |
| Landing | Belly Landing | Belly Landing / Parachute Landing |
| Communication Range | 10 km | 15 km (With Auto Tracking Antenna System) |
| Endurance | 60 Minutes | 60 Minutes |
| Operational Altitude | 1000 feet | 3000 feet |
| Maximum Altitude | 12000 feet | 12000 feet |
| Cruise Speed | 70 km / hour | 55 km / hour |
| Payload 1 | CCD Camera (Fixed Mount) | CCD Camera (Tilt Axis Movement) |
| Payload 2 | Thermal Camera (Fixed Mount) | Thermal Camera (Tilt Axis Movement) |
| Structure | Composite Material | Composite Material |
| Operating Crew | 2 Persons | 2 Persons |
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[edit] External links
- Turkish army orders mini-UAVs
- Turkey's Kalebaykar reveals VTOL UAV demonstrator test programme
- Baykar Machine Inc. UAV Systems
- Bayraktar Mini UAV System Brochure (English)
- Bayraktar Mini UAV System Brochure (Spanish)
- Bayraktar Mini UAV Presentation Video
- Automatic Take Off and Landings Video
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