Aerostar UAV Features
The high wing and pusher-propeller configuration is ideal for
surveillance and flight stability, giving the Aerostar excellent
aerodynamic performance.
Manufacture is totally in-house, enabling tailored modifications to
meet special customer requirements, rapid production and precise
systems integration
All Aerostar systems (engine, flight control, navigation, payload and
communications) are controlled by the Aeronautics' state-of-the-art
UMAS
TM
digital Flight Control System package.
Aerostar interfaces with any payload, including advanced stabilized
high definition EO/IR sensors, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR),
COMMINT and ELINT sensors and other advanced payloads.
Aerostar can also support mutilple payloads simultaneously due to
its flexible control architecture and large payload bay.
The Ground Control Station (GCS) enables fail-safe flight operation
and user-friendly interface for route planning, choice of operational
modes, payload control and target localization.
For independent reception in the battlefield, the GCS is
complemented by Remote Video Terminals (RVT). In addition,
Aeronautics GCS features embeded simulation capabilities.
The Aerostar system uses an advanced, multi-channel digital data
link system, developed by Commtact Ltd. With directional antennas
on the Aerostar as well as on the ground, LOS control range
reaches 250 km. A larger mission range could be enabled by using
an additional Aerostar platform as a communication relay
The highly reliable Zanzottrra 498i engine features electronic fuel
injection to compensate for altitude and temperature variations,
enabling it to run at top power for long periods. This engine
provides the Aerostar with 38 Hp enabling high payload weight &
electric power consumption
Aerostar - Specifications
Performance
- Range ................................ 250 km
- Endurance ......................>12 hours
- Loiter speed .......................55 knots
- Dash speed ......................110 knots
- Service ceiling ...................18,000 ft
Technical Data
- Wingspan ....................8.5 m / 25 ft
- Length ........................4.4 m / 15 ft
- Height ........................1.35 m / 4.3 ft
- MTOW .....................230 kg / 485 lb
- Max. Payload weight ...50 kg / 110 lb