Saudi Arabian Military Industries’ BARIQ Drone
Saudi Arabian Military Industries’ company Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) showcased its indigenously developed BARIQ unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The drone was displayed at the Dubai Airshow 2021.
BARIQ is a multirotor hybrid-powered drone with vertical take-off and landing capability.
The UAV’s airframe is made from lightweight carbon fiber and it has long-endurance, long-range, and heavy lifting capabilities.
BARIQ is developed to carry out surveillance, intelligence, payload release, search & rescue, equipment carrier, as well as inspection and detection missions.
The airframe is designed to meet the requirements of harsh environments and high-endurance.
The drone has six detachable and foldable arms, which makes it compact for transport and storage. It comes with a small size portable Ground Station, that is easy to operate and support fully autonomous missions with video link and encrypted telemetry data.
Key Features:
Maximum Speed: 50 km/h
Wind Resistance: 15 Knot
Diagonal Length (when deployed): 2.0 m
Diagonal Length (storage): 1.20 m
Communication Range: 85 km
Altitude (above sea level): 4000 m (13,000 Feet)
Endurance with No Payload: Up to 4 hours
Endurance with 12 Kg Payload: Up to 2 hours
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