Discover our innovative high-altitude balloon paired with a foldable flying wing UAV, engineered for high-performance and reliability in extreme conditions
Through a proprietary foldable design, the high-altitude UAV can be operated efficiently from regular weather balloons allowing seamless integration with the air traffic
The composite structure allows for minimal RF interference and provides a rugged structure capable of meeting client requirements
Key Features and Benefits
Unmatched altitude capabilities
Advanced foldable wing design
Versatile payload options
Precise data collection
Customizable platform capable of carrying 3 kg/3 liters of payload at altitudes of up to 35 km
Provides ~40 seconds of microgravity conditions depending on flight pattern and weather conditions
The foldable flying wing high altitude UAV is based on previous flying wing UAV developments undertaken for the past 20 years by the team. The flying wing is using proprietary airfoils allowing excellent flight capabilities on the entire altitude range (35 km to ground level).
Mission and Vision
Our mission is to push the boundaries of atmospheric data collection and our vision is to lead in UAV technology. The foldable flying wing UAV allows for the implementation of a wide range of experiments providing the unique capability of controlled return of payloads from high altitude to a specified landing location. This minimizes the recovery costs and expands the range of experiments that can be undertaken onboard.
Technical Details
The foldable flying wing UAV has an electrical actuated folding mechanism, a wingspan of 1.4 m and a payload capacity of 3 kg (max volume 3 liters)
The maximum operational altitude is 35 km, the maximum gliding speed is 250-300 m/s at high altitude (H>15 km) and 25-35 m/s at lower altitudes (H<5 km)
Gallery
Photos and Videos
FFW-HA-UAV unfolded configuration
Flying wing gliding – just before parachute extraction
Flying wing – parachute deployed
Folded wing taking off – high altitude test flight
Wing landed under the parachute
FFW-HA-UAV landing
FFW-HA-UAV take-off
FFW-HA-UAV flight over the Black Sea
FFW-HA-UAV flight over the Black Sea
Diagrams and Schematics
Foldable flying wing
Flying wing folding mechanism
Flying wing folding mechanism
Payload bay onboard the foldable flying wing
Payload box dimensions
Parachute, avionics, battery compartments
Payload Information for Flight Opportunity
Details on payload options and how to prepare your equipment for flight with us:
Payload should be max 3 kg and max 3 liters
Maximum voltage: 12 Volts (expected voltage drop over 3 hours is ~1.5 Volts)
