China launches unmanned aerial vehicle

A Chinese manufacturer has recently launched inflatable UAVs designed to perform aerial or reconnaissance missions.

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Unmanned aerial vehicles were introduced at the Tianjin UAV International Exhibition last month. It is designed at low speed and performs low-level tasks such as aerial survey, reconnaissance or remote sensing.

A gray UAV was introduced at the exhibition last month. (Photo: China News)

According to Popsci, the UAV is equipped with an electric motor. Its innovative design consists of two wing sections, separated horizontally to enhance maneuverability. This is usually attached to the rear edge of each fixed wing.

UAV works by fuel lighter than air, so it can increase load and range. On the military side, the small configuration of inflatable UAVs will allow soldiers to carry more vehicles. If the airframe is made of radar-absorbing fuel, it can carry low levels of observation and in-stealth.

UAV before inflated. (Photo: China News)

The aircraft was lighter than the air used in the war, in order to locate the surveillance and communications equipment on the base. Improving these systems with a hypo-allergen UAV will make storage more flexible and reduce weight compared to conventional vehicles.

However, the new inflatable version of UAV can be less mobile, requiring more time to self-inflating and slower than most other systems. Power outages in the engine or communications equipment can cause the aircraft to fly freely.

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