EDRONE DRAKON

History

The EDRONE DRAKON is a reconnaissance and surveillance unmanned aerial complex developed by the Ukrainian company EDRONE. A distinguishing feature of the system is its proprietary pseudo-random frequency re-tuning capability, which allows the UAV to perform missions under conditions of electronic-warfare interference. EDRONE has also established in-house production of components for its unmanned aircraft, including frames, motors, propellers, and electronics.

Specifications

The following performance parameters are stated by the manufacturer:

• Maximum flight duration: up to 50 minutes
• Cruise speed: 70 km/h
• Maximum speed: up to 100 km/h
• Maximum working altitude: 300 m
• Guaranteed communication range: up to 10 km
• Maximum flight distance: at least 20 km
• Maximum payload: 0.5 kg
• Maximum sustained wind speed: 12 m/s

Design

The airframe is constructed on a carbon-fibre frame reinforced with aluminium structural nodes. The DRAKON carries a SIYI ZR-10 camera providing 10× optical zoom, mounted on a three-axis gimbal that stabilises the image during flight and while observing targets.