Primoco UAV

Role	Unmanned aerial vehicle for civilian use Type of aircraft
Manufacturer	Primoco UAV SE, Czech Republic
First flight	31 July 2015
Status	In service
Number built	40 as of 2016

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.

Operation and Control

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..

Communications and Monitoring

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.

Technical specifications

• Crew: 0
• Wingspan: 4.9 m
• Length: 3.7 m
• Maximum take-off weight: 100/150 kg
• Single piston engine 20/50 hp
• Composite construction
• Cruise speed: 100 – 150 km/h
• Maximum Distance: 1,500 km
• Endurance: 10 hours
• Payload: 1 – 50 kg
• Take-off/Landing length: 300 m

Equipment

• Optical cameras
• Infra-Red cameras
• Lidar
• Multispectral/hyperspectral camera
• On board S Mode Transponder
• 12/24V accessory power
• Encrypted communications (Radio or Inmarsat)

References

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External links

• Official website