QX-1 Emirati Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

The QX-1 Emirati Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is a loitering munition, also known as a kamikaze drone. It is designed as a small aerial vehicle capable of carrying a payload, such as a single bomb. This type of system offers military forces an effective and compact tool for conducting precise and targeted attacks with a high level of accuracy. The QX-1 quadcopter system includes the UAV itself, a ground control unit, and its payload. This vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAV has a maximum take-off weight of 3 kg, features a compact airframe, and can be conveniently stored and transported in a backpack. The ADASI QX-1 kamikaze drone is equipped with multiple fuse options to accommodate various mission requirements. The front of the drone includes a gimbal optical system with both a TV and thermal camera tracker and seeker. It is also equipped with GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) capabilities, and it can carry a maximum payload of 0.5 kg. Powered by four coaxial brushless motors, the QX-1 utilizes replaceable batteries for energy. Each motor drives a two-blade propeller located at the end of the arm. The drone has a service ceiling of 2,000 meters and a flight endurance of up to 20 minutes. It can operate within a maximum range of 10 km, with a maximum cruising altitude of 1,000 meters.