Rotary, fixed wing and hybrid exemplar RPAS
| Rotary wing RPA | Fixed wing RPA | Hybrid RPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exemplar | DJI Inspire | Aerosonde Mk 7 | Latitude HQ-160B |
| Endurance | 15-30 minutes | 10+ hours | 15 hours |
| Cruising speed | 70-80 kph (40-45 kts) | 90-110 kph (50-60 kts) | 70 kph (40 kts) |
| Ceiling | 4,500 m (14,750 ft) | 4,500 m (14,750 ft) | 4,268 m (14,000 ft) |
| Wingspan | 0.559 m (1.63 ft) | 3.6 m (5.6 ft) | 3.81 m (12.6 ft) |
| Overall length | 0.559 m (1.63 ft) | 1.7 m (5.6 ft) | 2.44 m (8 ft) |
| Max gross take-off weight | 4.6 kg (10.14 lb) | 25 kg (55 lb) | 43 kg (95 lb) |
| Max payload weight | 1.7 kg (3.74 lb) | 4.5 kg (10 lb) | 5.44 kg (12 lb) |
| Launch | Vertical | Catapult or from roof of a 4×4 driving at an appropriate speed | Vertical |
| Landing | Vertical | Belly landing or catch net | Vertical |
| Rotary wing RPA | Fixed wing RPA | Hybrid RPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exemplar | DJI Inspire | Aerosonde Mk 7 | Latitude HQ-160B |
| Endurance | 15-30 minutes | 10+ hours | 15 hours |
| Cruising speed | 70-80 kph (40-45 kts) | 90-110 kph (50-60 kts) | 70 kph (40 kts) |
| Ceiling | 4,500 m (14,750 ft) | 4,500 m (14,750 ft) | 4,268 m (14,000 ft) |
| Wingspan | 0.559 m (1.63 ft) | 3.6 m (5.6 ft) | 3.81 m (12.6 ft) |
| Overall length | 0.559 m (1.63 ft) | 1.7 m (5.6 ft) | 2.44 m (8 ft) |
| Max gross take-off weight | 4.6 kg (10.14 lb) | 25 kg (55 lb) | 43 kg (95 lb) |
| Max payload weight | 1.7 kg (3.74 lb) | 4.5 kg (10 lb) | 5.44 kg (12 lb) |
| Launch | Vertical | Catapult or from roof of a 4×4 driving at an appropriate speed | Vertical |
| Landing | Vertical | Belly landing or catch net | Vertical |
Sources: Latitude: https://latitudeengineering.com/products/hq/, DJI: www.dji.com/inspire-1/info♯specs; Aerosonde: www.uavglobal.com/aerosonde-mk-4-7/ and www.textronsystems.com/what-we-do/unmanned-systems/aerosonde
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