FlyEye Mini Polish Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

FlyEye Mini

Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

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Basic Information

Name

FlyEye Mini Polish Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Designation

FlyEye Mini

Alternate Designation

FlyEye Mini

Equipment Type

Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Manufacturer

WB Group

Date of Introduction

2020

Description

The FlyEye Mini Polish Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is a modular system characterized by the ease of assembly and disassembly. Launch readiness can be achieved in less than 10 minutes. Hand-launch with no additional equipment which allows it to be operated in tight spaces and confined areas. The observation head with two cameras (visible light and IR) attached under the fuselage of the FLYEYE mini UAV provides significantly better observation options and a function for rapid switching between the two video feeds. FLYEYE allows for integration with light precision armament and an acoustic vector sensor to detect source of fire. Depending on its purpose, FLYEYE can be integrated with other observation heads. The standard dual observation head with daylight and infrared camera equipment can be modified depending on needs and destination.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Engine Electric

Max Speed 120.0 km/h

Range 200.0 km

Endurance 2.50 hrs

Service Ceiling 4000 m

Wingspan 3.60 m

System

Alternate Designation FlyEye Mini

Type Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Manufacturer WB Group

Autonomy Semi-Autonomous

Crew Unmanned

Payload Capacity INA

Reconnaissance Equipment Installing two cameras in the surveillance payload – this allows for quickly switching of the video imaging.

Launching System Due to application of propulsion with static thrust compensating the weight of the airframe the aerial vehicle can be hand launched. It simplifies logistic issues of the system (no need for a launcher). An additional advantage of the system is the possibility to launch the aerial vehicle in a very confined space, such as built – up urban areas or a forest clearing.

Recovery System Landing of the system consists in automatic ejection of a container holding the batteries and the surveillance payload, which descent and land on a parachute. The moment of ejection of the container is calculated by an on-board computer in such way that it allows for secure deployment of the parachute and secure descent until touch down in pre-programmed landing point. The accuracy of landing remains within 10 meters. Such solution provides an effective protection for the most expensive element of the system, that is the surveillance payload but it also allows for full maneuverability of the aerial vehicle during the final stage of flight at minimum speed.

Dimensions

Length 1.8 m

Wingspan 3.6 m

Height INA

Maximum Takeoff Weight 12 kg

Automotive

Engine Name INA

Engine Type Electric

Engine Power INA

Maximum Speed 120 km/h

Cruising Speed 60 - 120 km/h

Service Ceiling 4,000 m

Maximum Distance 200 km

Endurance 2.5 hours

Image Sources

Notes https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2015-08-25/indian-army-wants-600-mini-uav-systems; https://theaviationist.com/2014/05/10/poland-lost-mini-uav/; https://vpk.name/en/843578_the-most-advanced-system-in-the-world-a-thousandth-copy-of-the-flyeye-reconnaissance-drone-was-made-in-poland.html;

Details

Country of Origin Poland

Category UAVs

Air > UAVs

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

1.8 m

Width

3.6 m

Height

—

Weight

12 kg

Operators (2)

Ukraine

Poland

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