UAVOS has developed a tropicalised version of its UVH-170E vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) optimised for operations in hot and humid environments.
The updated UVH-170E is designed to offer improved reliability and performance in tropical conditions. Seen here is the baseline air vehicle.Photo by: UAVOS
The baseline UVH-170E UAV has a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 41 kg and measures 3.28 m long and 0.85 m tall, with a main rotor diameter of 2.6 m. It is powered by a 4-stroke gasoline direct injection engine rated at 7 kW that enables it to attain cruising and maximum speeds of 60 km/h and 120 km/h respectively, with an operational ceiling of 8,200 ft (2,500 m).