Here at 2015 AUVSI show in Atlanta, speaking with Trevor Briggs. Their booth is right across from the FAA booth, which is Very busy (everyone loves the FAA!). Check out their site:
Silent Falcon UAS Technologies
We are from Albuquerque, running an all electric, solar enhanced aircraft. Our data shows we can get 8 hrs of endurance, under perfect conditions, plan for 5-6 hrs under normal conditions. Range of up to 100 km, using Persistent Systems radios for our comms, we use one of their tracking antennas.
Me: What about the ground control station, is it something you have developed?
Trevor: We use Micro Pilot as our auto-pilot manufacturer, and they have their command and control interface which is included. We set that up on 2 laptops, one for auto-pilot and one for payload, with a big monitor between the 2 for situational awareness. We have had to do some programming on it for customization.
Me: how would you describe the size of this vehicle? I would call it Mid-Size, compared to most fixed wing that I have seen at the show so far.
Trevor: That sounds right, it weighs 30 lbs..
Me: I heard you just had a sale?
Trevor: Yes, the company is called Osprey View, a service provider in Maryland. Their will be doing a mining mission.
Me: What is the benefit you derive from the solar assist on the wings?
Trevor: We get quite a bit, 2-4 hours without solar, 5-6 with the solar assist.
Me: Are you hiring?
Trevor: We are looking for additional manufacturing staff in the next few weeks, please visit our website for more details.
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