Puma™ 3 AE
Key Features
- Gimbaled EO, IR, Low Light, and Illuminator payload
- Increased payload capacity with optional under wing transit bay and reinforced airframe
- Powerful and efficient propulsion system
- Precision navigation system
- Enhanced Digital Data Link covering more frequencies & supporting AES-256 bit encryption
- Reinforced fuselage & center wing accommodates heavier configurations
- Upgraded GCS laptop (CF-33) with larger screen, removable keyboard & Windows 10 support
- Reduced system packaging fits a flyable configuration in a single case
Specifications
Payloads | Mantis™ i45 Gimbaled Payload with Dual 15mp EO cameras, 50x zoom, IR camera and Low Light camera for night operations, and High Power Illuminator |
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Range | 20 km standard antenna, 60 km with LRTA |
Endurance | 2.5 hour flight endurance with an LE battery |
Speed | 47–83 km/h, 25–45 knots |
Operating Altitude (Typ.) | 300–500 ft (91–152 m) AGL |
Wing Span | 9.2 ft (2.8 m) |
Length | 4.6 ft (1.4 m) |
Weight | 15 lbs (6.8 kg) |
GCS | Common GCS with Raven® B and Wasp® AE |
Launch Method | Hand-launched, rail launch (optional) |
Recovery Method | Autonomous or manual deep-stall landing |