Primoco UAV model one 150 record
Leading global manufacturer of unmanned aircraft, Primoco UAV recently demonstrated the successful completion of a 15-hour and three-minute continuous unmanned flight. Utilising Sagetech Avionics’ transponders integrated with UAV Navigation’s Vector autopilot, The Primoco Model One 150 shattered the previous company record of 12 hours, eight minutes.
The ADS-B Out feature of Sagetech Avionics’ XPS transponder allowed for the aircraft to be seen by Air Traffic Control as well as other aircraft in the area, providing an essential safety aspect for unmanned systems interacting with manned aviation. The unmanned aircraft flew 1 650 km at an average fuel consumption of 2.2 litres per hour of flight.
“This was a great demonstration of the mission endurance achievable with Primoco UAV’s outstanding aircraft platform,” said Sagetech Avionics CEO Tom Furey. “It also illustrates how the integration of reliable systems like UAV Navigation’s Vector autopilot and Sagetech Avionics’ XP or MX transponders with ADS-B, ensure the safe incorporation of unmanned aircraft in congested airspace, over longrange, beyond line of sight and at night.”
The flight was tracked online using a commercial website displaying real-time flight path data from the aircraft’s ADS-B transmissions, which are generally required for all aircraft in controlled airspace. “ADS-B technology has become the go-to method of ensuring safe utilisation of airspace,” added Furey.
“We are pleased to make this capability simple and easy to use through plug-and-play compatibility with advanced autopilots like the Vector. We are honoured to be partnered with leading manufacturers like Primoco UAV and UAV Navigation, who entrust their flight safety to our robust miniature transponders.”
UAV Navigation and Sagetech Avionics, Inc. collaborate on the integration of the XP and MX families of transponders with the flight control solution. Sagetech’s low SWaP and reliable transponders are entirely compatible with VECTOR, UAV Navigation’s flagship autopilot. Sagetech’s Mode S ADS-B transponders enable the seamless and safe incorporation of unmanned flight into manned airspace. Primoco UAVs are midsize Unmanned Aerial Vehicles that meet the complex needs of real-world applications in today’s civilian market.
The large payload (up to 30kg), wide range of possible sensors (EO/IR, LIDAR) and affordable pricing make it the first choice for infrastructure monitoring, mapping, mining and government applications. The use of hi-tech composite materials, world class electronics and precision craftsmanship deliver a world class product at a sensible price. Primoco UAV provides flight and payload capabilities unmatched in the civilian sector and capable of reliably meeting the needs of your organisation.
The Primoco UAV is built to be reliable. It can take-off and land in daylight, at night and during poor weather conditions and do it again, the following day and the following month. With a maximum endurance of 15 hours and a flight distance of up to 2,000 km in one mission, the Primoco UAV is a reliable platform for delivering real time video and information capture.
The UAV can be operated by remote control during each phase of flight. However, the integrated auto-pilot system means that it is capable of fully automatic take-off and landing and fully autonomous flight plan execution. Its short runway length of 300 meters provides customers the capability to execute aerial missions from remote locations and limited airport facilities.