The South Ural State University (SUSU) has developed a prototype of the first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) under the code name «Kangaroo». This was announced by Konstantin Kolesnikov, a researcher in the aerospace field at the university.
The unique device is capable of carrying small drones and receiving power from solar panels. «Kangaroo» can be used for the development of the Arctic, patrolling forest areas and other tasks.
Our prototype will deliver small drones to their destination, where they will be received by an operator to perform the tasks. While small UAVs are performing their mission, the transport UAV can recharge before being sent back, or it can immediately and automatically return to the launch base.
Landing a quadcopter or drone from a transport vehicle does not necessarily have to occur upon landing. Drones can be released in the air during flight, and then returned back.
The mass of the new UAV is 3 kg. It can carry a payload or small drones with a total weight of up to 2 kg. The total wingspan of the aircraft is 2 meters, and the maximum cargo delivery range reaches 80 km.
Earlier www1.ru reported that the world's first multi-tasking modular drone F1 was created at MAI.
