Saqr (drone)

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Saqr
Role Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)
National origin Saudi Arabia
Manufacturer King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology
First flight 2012
Status unknown
Primary user Saudi Arabian Army
Number built ca. 38

Saqr (meaning: Falcon) is the name of a line of Unmanned aerial vehicles produced by the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology for the government of Saudi Arabia. As of August 2014, three models had been developed: Saqr 2, Saqr 3 and Saqr 4. All three models are manufactured from fiberglass and carbon composite material, making them lightweight and stealthy. The Saudi government has developed the craft for research purposes, and the units are equipped with cameras for aerial photography.

The units were first developed in 2012 with a total of 38 built as of August 2014.

Variants

Saqr 2
Saqr 3
Saqr 4

Sources

  • ""Science & Technology "Produces (38) Drones Characterized by Lightweight, Durability and Being Radar undetectable" (Press release). King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology.
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