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2020-05-28 智邦网
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据janes网2020年5月27日报道，5月21日，俄罗斯无人机制造商 ZALA航空宣布，公司研制出 ZALA 421-16E 固定翼小无人机的垂直起降型：包括四个电机，每翼各配备两个，增强垂直起降能力，定为ZALA 421-16EV型。
该型能在100公里范围内连续2小时播放1280×720像素高清视频，配备一系列光电/红外（EO/IR）传感器，包括室内Z-16VHD20-IR-TEM视频和热像仪。
该型可利用惯性导航系统(INS)自主导航，配备两个独立无线电测距仪。
该型翼展2.8米 ，许多性能特征与原型相同，飞行速度110公里/小时，续航时间从4小时减为2小时，最大飞行高度由从16404英尺（5000米）降至6561英尺（2000米）。两种型号最大起飞重量（MTOW）均为10.5公斤，有效载荷1.5公斤；可承受高达10 m/s风速， 在-40°C至+50°C温度范围内工作。
公司宣布， ZALA 421-16EV 已完成工厂测试和现场演示。
ZALA Aero unveils VTOL-capable ZALA 421-16EV mini-UAV
Russian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer ZALA Aero has developed a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) variant of its ZALA 421-16E fixed-wing mini-UAV, the company announced on 21 May.
ZALA Aero has incorporated four electric motors – two on each wing – to provide a VTOL capability to the air vehicle. The new configuration has been designated the ZALA 421-16EV.
ZALA Aero has developed a VTOL-capable variant of its ZALA 421-16E mini-UAV.
According to company specifications, the ZALA 421-16EV can stream HD video at 1,280 × 720 pixel quality for more than 2 hours within a range of 100 km.
The air vehicle can be fitted with a range of electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors including the in-house Z-16VHD20-IR-TEM video and thermal camera.
The company claims that the ZALA 421-16EV can navigate autonomously using its inertial navigation system (INS) and two independent radio rangefinders.
The VTOL variant is physically comparable to the baseline ZALA 421-16E with a 2.8 m wingspan and shares many of the same performance characteristics including a flight speed of 110 km/h, although it offers a reduced stated endurance of 2+ hours as opposed to 4+ hours. Optimal mission flight altitude has also decreased from 16,404 ft (5,000 m) to 6,561 ft (2,000 m).
Both models have a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 10.5 kg and a payload capacity of 1.5 kg. The type is claimed to be able to withstand wind speeds up to 10 m/s and operate in temperature ranges of –40°C to +50°C.
The company stated that the ZALA 421-16EV has completed factory testing and field demonstrations.
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