Could helicopter drones be the next big military breakthrough? This US firm says its new unit can fly up to five times…
- Iveda’s GX10-F100 claims more than 150 minutes of airborne endurance
- The gasoline-powered aircraft carries up to 19 pounds of cargo during missions
- Semi-symmetrical carbon-fiber frame targets coastal and remote operating environments
Iveda has introduced a rotary-wing unmanned aircraft aimed at military logistics, reconnaissance, communications support, and other operations requiring longer airborne endurance.
The Arizona-based company says its GX10-F100 can remain airborne for more than 150 minutes, which it claims is five times the endurance of comparable electric quadcopters.
The aircraft uses gasoline propulsion, carries up to 19 pounds (9 kilograms) of cargo, and features a semi-symmetrical carbon-fiber airframe for operations along coastlines, in remote terrain, and in high winds.
A longer-endurance aircraft
The GX10-F100 measures 72 inches in length and has a rotor span of 72 inches, giving it dimensions comparable to compact helicopters.
A 1.43-gallon fuel tank supplies the engine, while the aircraft reaches speeds of 68 mph and...
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