You know I've always said, if you live somewhere that has real winters, you have to learn to love the snow and ice. Check out these Canadian guys in their shorts running around on a frozen lake:
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Monday, May 25, 2015
Saturday, May 23, 2015
UAV Factory, interview with Yu-Min Pang (UAV UAS Drones)
I had an interesting conversation with Yu-Min Pang, at the AUVSI 2015 show in Atlanta.
Pang: UAV Factory is located in Latvia, with sales and service here in the US. We offer this complete fly-out-of-the-box system, which includes a Launcher. This UAV you are looking at (Penguin C) is set up for military use, but can be used be used in a number of commercial applications.
Me: What is the advantage of the Catapult? (I ask obvious questions a lot, but sometimes I am surprised by the answers).
Pang: Most fixed wing need a runway, this can launch in a 50 sq. meter diameter area. It can be set up in 15 minutes.
Me: Advantages to the parachute system?
Pang: Weight and aerodynamics, much more streamlined with no landing gear. Also, we have a 20 hour endurance with this gas powered vehicle. We are under the FAA 55 weight limit also.
The Penguin B platform is a Do It Yourself system. It has a huge payload area that is very customizable. The gas motor includes an electric generator, which provides power for the servos and autopilot. You can build your own compartments, etc. It is a heavily modified 3W 28 cc motor, fuel injected.
Me: Very Cool!
Me: I am amazed by the fuel injection system...
Pang: 2 years in the development of the system. Also, there is a super silent silent muffler, very quiet while in the air.
Me: Ok, (I was ready to wrap up it when he interrupted me, he really is proud of these UAVs!)
Pang: So the Penguin B is primarily a runway take off and landing system, but it can be mounted on the launcher. The Penguin C is full turnkey. We use our own gimbal, with a live HD data link. Right now we are flying this UAV in Latvia, LIVE during the show.
Me: (I can see the monitor to the right, what the UAV is seeing, looks like farm land in Latvia).
Pang: After the Parachute is deployed, there is an airbag which is deployed for the landing. The chute also detaches from the vehicle upon landing, so the wind doesn't pull it around on the ground.
Me: This is a serious machine! Thats not a Takata air bag is it? (laughing). Just a joke.....
Pang: (He didn't laugh at all and kept right on going)...
Me: Size of your company, and always my last question, are you hiring?
Pang: Around 70 people, and yes we are looking for a sales rep in the US. I am the Asian Rep.
Pang: UAV Factory is located in Latvia, with sales and service here in the US. We offer this complete fly-out-of-the-box system, which includes a Launcher. This UAV you are looking at (Penguin C) is set up for military use, but can be used be used in a number of commercial applications.
Me: What is the advantage of the Catapult? (I ask obvious questions a lot, but sometimes I am surprised by the answers).
Pang: Most fixed wing need a runway, this can launch in a 50 sq. meter diameter area. It can be set up in 15 minutes.
Me: Advantages to the parachute system?
Pang: Weight and aerodynamics, much more streamlined with no landing gear. Also, we have a 20 hour endurance with this gas powered vehicle. We are under the FAA 55 weight limit also.
The Penguin B platform is a Do It Yourself system. It has a huge payload area that is very customizable. The gas motor includes an electric generator, which provides power for the servos and autopilot. You can build your own compartments, etc. It is a heavily modified 3W 28 cc motor, fuel injected.
Me: Very Cool!
Me: I am amazed by the fuel injection system...
Pang: 2 years in the development of the system. Also, there is a super silent silent muffler, very quiet while in the air.
Me: Ok, (I was ready to wrap up it when he interrupted me, he really is proud of these UAVs!)
Pang: So the Penguin B is primarily a runway take off and landing system, but it can be mounted on the launcher. The Penguin C is full turnkey. We use our own gimbal, with a live HD data link. Right now we are flying this UAV in Latvia, LIVE during the show.
Me: (I can see the monitor to the right, what the UAV is seeing, looks like farm land in Latvia).
Pang: After the Parachute is deployed, there is an airbag which is deployed for the landing. The chute also detaches from the vehicle upon landing, so the wind doesn't pull it around on the ground.
Me: This is a serious machine! Thats not a Takata air bag is it? (laughing). Just a joke.....
Pang: (He didn't laugh at all and kept right on going)...
Me: Size of your company, and always my last question, are you hiring?
Pang: Around 70 people, and yes we are looking for a sales rep in the US. I am the Asian Rep.
Trevor Briggs, Silent Falcon UAS UAV Drone interview
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.
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.
Thursday, May 21, 2015
What Drone UAV UAS should I buy? (Part 2)
I can tell you what the 333 exempt fliers are using, based from their declarations in their petitions with our beloved FAA. DJI, in a word. See the charts below for more information. But the question is, will this out of the box solution meet the needs of your commercial business here in the US in a few months, in a year? As your business evolves, your equipment needs may evolve as well. For an interesting take on this, see my interview with Derek Lyons, Prioria Robotics:
Derek Lyons, Prioria Robotics Interview - IUAS Biz Direct
Much Thanks to Lisa Ellman for the graphics (and research behind it):
Derek Lyons, Prioria Robotics Interview - IUAS Biz Direct
I would like to hear from commercial fliers who have already upgraded or simply changed to more specific UAV UAS Drones to meet their business needs.Please post a Comment Below.
Much Thanks to Lisa Ellman for the graphics (and research behind it):
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