Dragon Drone UAV System - Unmanned Aircraft & Drones

BAI Aerosystems, Inc. · 9040 Glebe Park Drive · Easton, MD 21601 USA · 410 820-7500 · fax 410 820-8500 · www.baiaerosystems.com

AEROSYSTEMSBAI’s Dragon Drone UAV System.More than just a UAV…a carefully integrated system ofadvanced technology products designed to work together.It is the product of over fifteen years of continuousdevelopment by BAI and U.S. Government UAVusers, with an unrivaled legacy of air vehicleproduction quantities counted in the hundreds.BAI’s Dragon Drone system is the resultof combining new ideas and emergingtechnologies with the in-depth knowledgegained from real militaryoperational experience, by seasonedprofessionals. BAI Aerosystem’sDragon Drone UAV System.Ready to meet today’srequirements, preparedto take on tomorrow’schallenges.

CANThe Dragon Drone UAV System provides users with theability to perform Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Targetingof time-critical high value mobile targets, and Battle DamageAssessment. This compact system and crew of three may beeasily deployed near the Forward Line of Own Troops formaximum tactical benefit.The Dragon Drone’s composite delta-wing air vehicle featuresspace-age composites with water-jet and laser-cut precisioncomponents, carefully hand-molded into a stable NACA 63A012airfoil optimized following an exhaustive study by NASAresearchers (Report #4200) performed in 1989.Dragon Drone features a 2-stroke, 8 HP gasoline enginefor reliable performance in most climates. A proven heavy fuelengine is available as a factory option.Removable hatches provide easy access to avionics and payloadshoused in Dragon Drone’s fuselage. The forward bay isequipped with a vibration-isolating mount for payloads; theaft bay contains the vehicle’s autopilot, uplink receiver, and a10-watt microwave downlink for real-time transmission of videoand air vehicle telemetry data.Dragon Drone’s factory-built components are fully interchangeablebetween different aircraft, and rapidly assembledusing quick release fasteners. Add fuel and batteries and it’smission ready: “in the box” to “in the air” in less than 30 minutes.8 Feet2 Feet5 FeetPERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONSDash/Cruise Speed . . .80 mphLoiter Speed . . . . . . . . .60 mphOperating Altitude . . . .1000-5000 Feet AGLService Ceiling . . . . . . .10,000 Feet MSLEndurance . . . . . . . . . .3 HoursRange . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Miles (Typical)On-Board Power . . . . . .12/24 Volts (3BA-5590/U Li Batteries)Launch . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pneumatic Rail or RATORecovery . . . . . . . . . . . .Skid or NetPHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICSWingspan . . . . . . . . . . . .8 FeetAirfoil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NACA 63A012Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 FeetHeight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 FeetEmpty Weight . . . . . . . . .55 Pounds(w/o Payload, Fuel, Batteries)Max. Take-off Weight . . .95 PoundsFuel Capacity . . . . . . . . .2.8 Gallons

PAYLOADS, CONTROLLERS,AND AVIONICSBAI’s experience in the design and production of electroniccomponents led to its creation of a family of lightweightgimbaled sensors for the Dragon Drone system, and for manyother applications as well. For drop-in compatibility with anyDragon Drone aircraft, all three payloads utilize the samemechanical and electronic interface, and feature a precisionslip-ring to allow the operator unrestricted continuous 360°panning motion.11 inches9 inches 16 inchesPan-Tilt-Zoom Daylight ColorTV with Laser RangefinderProven in use with the U.S. MarineCorps, the PTZ-LRF features aneye-safe laser rangefinder boresighted with an electronicallystabilized daylight color TV sensorfor accurate targeting on the fly.Pan-Tilt-Zoom Daylight Color TVBAI’s electronically stabilized colorTV sensor features an on-screencrosshair overlay. Encoders mountedon the gimbal’s drive motors reportsensor position via the payload’sserial (RS-232) port.Pan-Tilt Infrared CameraBAI has combined the technologyof a hand-held un-cooled infraredcamera with its light weight payloadmechanism. At under 13 pounds,BAI’s PT-IR is one of the lightestgimbaled IR cameras available.BAI’s ergonomic Flightand Payload Controllersare designed for reliability.Serial data format andMIL-quality componentsare used. Connections forcrew communications arebuilt into each controllerfor added convenience.One Payload Controller is compatible withall three of the Dragon Drone’s payloads.BAI’s Flight Controller features all air vehicle commandfunctions arranged for optimum ergonomics.A back-lit LCD displays mission programming data.

Moreover, the high numbers of brutal murders have appalled even law-enforcementofficials, who used to be quite tolerant of Nazi views, using ultrarightist extremists to help themfight “enemies of the regime”: leftist activists, dissidents and other members of the“nonestablishment opposition.” . . . But nobody wants to condone serial killers.The president’s tough stance on the issue, which he has repeatedly made known in publicand at meetings with intelligence services, has made it much more difficult for the Nazis topromote their ideas. Judges have started handing down harsh verdicts in extremist cases. Policeare arresting Nazi activists in droves. Prosecutors are issuing one warrant after another banningodious organizations. . . .After turning a blind eye to Russian fascism for such a long time, the government hasfinally come to its senses. But it should have done so much earlier. Its opponents are no longerthugs armed with shivs; they are deep-cover militant groups that have real weapons and money.They are well trained, educated and indoctrinated. They are so strong that they have confidentlytaken on the government. . . .The Nazis who claimed responsibility for the murder of antifascist Ivan Khutorskoireleased a statement threatening “antifascist bullies, insolent migrants, Russophobic journalistsand castigators in uniforms and black robes.”Nazis have no respect for people in uniform. They have repeatedly put up vehementarmed resistance to arrest. They have been waging a revenge campaign against police: for a yearnow, torching police stations and vehicles. Nazi Web pages urge readers to “kill cops,” and offeradvice on the best way to do so. . . .Basically, this is a second front in the war on terror. And it’s not clear who is going tofight against it, as everyone is stuck in the North Caucasus.They will get stuck here as well if they use the same method. There is a great temptationto counter terror with terror, as they did in the Caucasus. Avenge yourself on everybody to thethird generation, arrest people indiscriminately, beat confessions out of them, eliminate themwithout a trial, terrorize human rights activists and journalists lest they interfere with your effortsto “restore order.”*** All this will lead to a predictable reaction, the same way it happened in theCaucasus: More and more young people will rally around the radical idea of fighting a “policestate.” They will do so not because they like ultrarightist ideas, but because they will be seizedby the desire for vengeance.Actually, it is no accident that the first victims of the Nazis’ public executions were alawyer, a journalist and a judge. They pose a bigger threat to Nazis, because the only way we candefeat rightist terrorism is by combating it publicly, based on law and the supremacy of humanrights.* * *(Commentary) – Aleksandr Brod, member of the Public Chamber. This is not the first attackon a judge. We have had between three and seven such cases each year since 1996; fortunately,they have rarely resulted in murder. The targets were district and municipal judges or chairmenof regional courts. The underworld is constantly reminding us of its existence and demonstratingthat it is more powerful than the government. . . .I don’t rule out that the murder of Chuvashov was an act of vengeance and terror. It ispossible that they hired a hitman. We know from experience that extremists do have money. Onedetained Nazi had 200 million rubles in his bank account. They receive support; politicians flirtwith them and try to manipulate them. And the extremists, for their part, use such ostentatiousmurders to make their presence known and claim their share of authority. One longtime5

LAUNCHER ANDACCESSORIESThe next generation of small UAV launch systemsis now available!Dragon Drone’s pneumatic launcher is state of theart, and offers safe, reliable launching of aircraftweighing up to 100 pounds.Precision rodless cylinders, designed for heavy-duty,day-in, day-out use in industrial applications, are themost recent development in pneumatic launchertechnology. Rodless cylinder technology makes theDragon Drone launcher totally self-contained: only theaircraft leaves the launcher! Dangerous and expensivelaunch pistons and interface hardware are notrequired on the Dragon Drone launcher, and consequently,the Dragon Drone launch mechanism isparticularly well suited for shipboard applications.An added feature of the rodless cylinder is its abilityto operate using high volume, low pressure gas.Bottled nitrogen or compressed air is typically used tocharge the launcher to approximately 100 psi., but ifdesired, the launcher may also be charged with asmall, light duty compressor. Maximum launch velocityof a 95 pound Dragon Drone is approximately 60 milesper hour.Built onto a rigid welded steel trailer, the launcherprovides a sturdy platform for carrying other neededequipment; the on-board storage boxes hold alllauncher support equipment, as well as the aircraft'sstarter and fuel transfer pump. A built-in aircraft C.G.suspension apparatus makes weight and balancechecks quick and easy.FLIGHT OPERATIONSAND TRAININGBAI Aerosystems maintains a qualified staff of UAVFlight Operations Personnel and expert TrainingInstructors. Training programs may be tailored for alllevels of operator candidates, and may be performedat BAI, or onsite at a customer’s facility.BAI’s flight operations personnel and equipment arealso available to perform flight operations at customerspecifiedlocations, to provide turn-key UAV flightservices for participation in exercises, experiments,or demonstrations.BAI’s knowledgeable UAV systems integration specialistscan provide customers with payload adaptation,documentation, software customization, and completeend-to-end product support, from development to fullproduction. BAI’s total systems approach, operationallyprovenhardware and experienced organization makes ita leader in UAV technology.LAUNCHER DIMENSIONS/SPECIFICATONSLength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 FeetWidth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 FeetHeight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Deployed: 6 FeetStowed: 4 FeetWeight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,500 Lbs.Accessories Furnished . . .Launcher Maintenance ToolsHosesWheel ChocksAir Vehicle Fuel PumpStarterC.G. ApparatusRAGGED ISLANDLimited flight testing and operator training is performedat BAI’s private Ragged Island facility, located nearCambridge, Maryland. Equipped with a 2000 foot paved,lighted runway and maintenance shop, Ragged Island isa convenient location to perform system familiarizationand basic flight operations training.