Dragonfly 2000
 
 
 
 
 

Dragonfly 2000 UAV is an affordable UAV with an advanced light weight airframe (fabricated from composite materials). Dragonfly 2000 can be launched from a launcher and recovered by means of the emergency recovery parachute. The terminal descent velocity is 4 m/s.

Dragonfly 2000 UAV is designed for day and night operation. Dragonfly 2000 UAV has a long flight endurance (approx. 12 hours). Dragonfly 2000 is designed to be launched from a launcher and to be retrieved using a parachute.

Dragonfly 2000 UAV can also take-off and land from conventional runways. It is equipped with a landing hook that enables it to land on short runways. Dragonfly 2000 UAV can also land using a retarding cable. In this case, the landing distance is 50m.

Dragonfly 2000 can carry a payload as large as 16 kg (POP Day/Night Electro-optical) and still provide maximum performance.

Dragonfly 2000 has ample electric power (1800 watts) to support the operation electro-optic and other payloads.
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The Dragonfly 2000 has:
- Automatic and autonomous modes of navigation.
- Emergency modes of recovery.
- Special modes for operation with electro-optic payloads.

 
 
Fuel Flow in Level Flight:
 
Altitude (ft)
Fuel Flow
(liters/hr)@ Loiter Vel.
Fuel Flow
(liters/hr)@ Optimum Vel.
Fuel Flow
(liters/hr) @ Dash Vel
Sea Level 3 (55 KIAS) 4.0 (70 KIAS) 9.0 (130 KIAS)
5,000 3.5 (55 KIAS) 4.5 (70 KIAS) 12 (130 KIAS)
10,000 4.0 (55 KIAS) 4.8 (70 KIAS) 12.5 (130 KIAS)
15,000 4.5 (55 KIAS) 5.2 (70 KIAS) 13.0 (130 KIAS)
 
Optimum Climb Rates:
 
Altitude
Velocity (KIAS)
Climb Rate (ft/min)
Fuel Flow (Liters/hr)
Sea Level 60 1,500 9.0
5,000 60 1,300 12.0
10,000 60 1,100 12.5
15,000 60 800 13.0
 
 
Wingspan
5 meters
 
Length
2.96 meters
 
Empty Weight
84 kg
Not including payload
Maximum Take-off Weight
140 kg
 
Fuel Capacity
40 kg
57 liters
Available Payload Weight
16 kg
With full fuel load
Engine
WAE - 342
25 hp, 2 stroke engine
Electrical Generator Capacity
2000 watts
(28 VDC)
350 watts used by avionics, lighting, and POP Day/Night Payload
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 liters
fuel weight - 40 kg
Emergency Battery
4 amp-hr
Nickel-Cadmium
Available Payload Weight
16 kg
With full fuel load
Take-off Distance (Max T/O Weight)
260 m
Up to 20 kts side wind
Landing Distance *
300 m
Up to 20 kts side wind
Service Altitude
15,000 ft
 
Speed
50-110 KIAS
at 6000 ft Altitude
Flight Endurance
14 hrs.
70 KIAS, 6,000 ft.