Chinese MALE, HALE (and rotary, small, suicide) UAV/UCAV thread

[broadsword]

I wonder if this type of UAV is more efficient (higher endurance)

No. Tandem rotors like those used by Chinooks are more efficient.

 

[vincent]

No. Tandem rotors like those used by Chinooks are more efficient.

Thanks. I’m more interested in comparison with quadcopters like DJI Mavic.

 

[tankphobia]

Thanks. I’m more interested in comparison with quadcopters like DJI Mavic.

I think these type of designs might be going for compactness, the propeller should be detachable to make the whole system fit in a tube for ease of carrying, I doubt they fly better than conventional quadcopters.

 

[vincent]

I think these type of designs might be going for compactness, the propeller should be detachable to make the whole system fit in a tube for ease of carrying, I doubt they fly better than conventional quadcopters.

Not fly better, longer endurance with the same battery capacity.

 

[by78]

An update on a drone that was first seen in model form three years ago. The AR-120FH VTOL UAV has completed its first flight in high-elevation environments. Developed by a subsidiary of AVIC, the drone weighs around 120kg. Propulsion is provided by a heavy oil/gasoline engine.

 

[AsuraGodFiend]

Any one knows any news on the ch-7 I haven't heard anytime about it in a while?

 

[bsdnf]

Intermeshing-rotor UAV like Kaman K-MAX/CQ-24A? Very compact and foldable rotor design, which means it can be carried on ship. The large fuselage may be used for transport missions like the K-MAX, but closer to Z-20 and more reasonable