WAVESIGHT: UAV MINI, ULTRA-HIGH PERFORMANCE
WaveSight is our flexible, small, ultra-high performance remotely piloted aircraft.
WaveSight takeoff is by means of automatic catapult: pneumatic catapult-assisted takeoff not only releases the operator from the responsibility of a hand-launched takeoff, but also enables flight operations even in the absence of runways. The pneumatic catapult enables safe operations and performance not achievable by similar elastic systems, which are unable to guarantee consistent performance as temperatures change and as they age.
THE CATAPULT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT THAT ENABLES OPERATIONS IN COMPLETE SAFETY.
The launch button is enabled only if the precharge pressure reaches the predefined value, and the launch can only take place by pressing two buttons at the same time, thus avoiding accidental starts. An acoustic warning device is also activated before launching.
With a small number of components, WaveSight can be prepared for flight in less than 5 minutes. The absence of flying electrical connections between parts and special design features make assembly errors impossible.
To facilitate transportation, the aircraft and catapult are stored in sturdy crates that can withstand air, land and sea transport.
MAPPER VERSION
Fully automatic flight with waypoint planning and altitude management. In-flight replanning.
16 automatically preconfigured flight procedures, recalled by autopilot or activated by operator via control station
On-board datalog recording complete with 42 predefined and 16 user-configurable parameters.
Emergency management with automatic activation of risk limitation procedures.
Analog/serial data acquisition from on-board sensors and synchronization with telemetry log.
Masses
Maximum takeoff: 9.5kg
Empty: 6kg
Maximum payload (including batteries): 3.5kg
Structure
All-carbon frame, consisting of 5 parts
On-board power: redundant LIPO batteries with very high energy density
Thruster: brushless, low-maintenance electric, folding-blade propeller
Time for pre-flight assembly/disassembly: 5 minutes
Catapult
Mass of catapult system, including pneumatic system, case, and control box: 35 kg
Battery: low maintenance lead-acid (optional LIPO)
Time for charging (first flight/subsequent flights): 5/3 minutes
Flight
Takeoff: from catapult, fully automatic, on operator’s command.
Flight: fully automatic on GPS points, with 16 user-configurable flight procedures.
Landing: fully automatic on integrated ventral skid
Emergency management: automatic/manual, operator-manageable.
Performance (referred to ISA standard atmosphere conditions: 1013.25 hPa, 15°C, 0% humidity)
Typical cruise speed: 20 m/s – 40 kts
Rate of climb: 3.5 m/s – 650 ft/min
Maximum altitude for operations: 3500 m
Maximum wind on the ground: 38Km/h – 20 kts
Operational temperature range: -20°C / + 50°C
Temperature range for storage: -20°C / + 50°C
Maximum duration: 150 minutes*
* Duration is affected by flight profile, weather conditions, battery state of charge and efficiency. Duration is calculated with standard flight profile, automatic takeoff, 100m climb, level cruise at constant speed, descent and landing, with no energy reserve.
