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Capricorn Beetle

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A multi-purpose heavy duty unmanned airplane with long range and load capacity.

Features: 
  • high lift to drag ratio,
  • wide center of gravity range,
  • capable of installation of a wide range of sensors and aircraft systems (different masses and sizes).
Launch method:
  • runway,
  • pneumatic launcher.

In 2014 the plane used as the first UAV system registered with the civil register of aircraft in Poland, and successfully passed flight tests, confirming design assumptions: performance, stability, and control.

Specifications:

  • take-off weight: 85 kg,
  • typical endurance: 8+ hours,
  • payload: 14 kg,
  • operational ceiling: 5000 m,
  • operational range: up to 80 km,
  • speed: 70–150 km/h,
  • launch method: runway,
  • recovery method: landing gear (retractable–option),
  • recovery parachute system,
  • propulsion system: 2 x gas engines.