Russian developers from the company "Laboratory of the Future," a participant in the NTI "Aeronet" market, have created a unique hybrid complex of drones and a ground-based tracked robot for emergency response and demining operations. This was reported by the NTI press service.
Possible scenarios include medical assistance to victims in emergency situations, demining activities, and delivery of goods to remote locations. For example, in partially destroyed buildings where a drone cannot move, a ground platform, on the other hand, can overcome the ruins and deliver the necessary cargo to the building, such as medicines, food, rescue service tools, and more.
The "Truck-50" unmanned aerial vehicle can travel at a speed of 40 to 50 kilometers per hour with a maximum load of 50 kilograms. The flight duration with such a load is 20 minutes.
The ground platform, capable of carrying loads three times its own weight, can operate for up to 40 minutes. The platform weighs 50 kilograms. The speed of the vehicle depends on the terrain. For example, on a flat road, it can reach speeds of up to 60 kilometers per hour, and with a load, up to 40 kilometers per hour.
When using the complex with a UAV, the platform reaches the work site with fully charged batteries.
Conversely, the platform can deliver the drone to the desired location, where it can perform its tasks and return to the platform, which then takes it back.
The main advantage of this complex is the ability to install additional batteries on the platform. This allows the drone to recharge 3–4 times directly during the mission.
Earlier, the Moscow Aviation Institute developed software for unmanned aerial vehicles. This software allows you to accurately configure any drone based on the specific tasks that need to be solved.
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