Soft Wing UAS for High Payload Missions Unveiled

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The rapidly changing world of unmanned autonomous systems (UAS) is abundant with original technologies designed to solve problems such as payload weight and flight duration.

The design of a new unique UAS equipped with a soft wing that will be called Avina has been recently unveiled by the Challenger Airspace Group.

The special mechanical structure of the soft wings helps reduce the cost/payload ratio, is capable of very long-haul flights and offers incomparable security. The Avina UAS are capable of transporting a significant payload – up to 410 kg.

“The Avina is an Unmanned, Autonomous System capable of flying for six hours with a suite of different sensors,” said Challenger Aerospace Group CEO LeRoy Aday.

According to defence-blog.com, the Avina soft wing unmanned aircraft is powered by two EDF fan units with power from a hybrid power generator, top speed of 130 km/h.

According to the website, the Avina will be one of the most versatile systems on the market, to embark a great variety of mission-specific modules: cameras, IR sensors, droppable cargo or even a human pilot for, particularly sensitive missions.

The Challenger Airspace Group develops technologies in the field of unmanned vehicles. The company designs subsystems, develops platforms and manufactures airframes.