M2d mini gyro stabilized eoir uav uas multicopter drone flir thermal imaging camera turret ball. Arcturus uav joins textron and insitu to provide uav. Booms fitted with vertical lift motors and rotors are mounted to each wing to provide. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at arcturus uav. A uav attachment assembly, used with a uav launch assembly comprising a frame and a launch driver, comprises a base, a uav support, a biasing element, a coupler, and a retainer. Arcturusuav llc, as its name suggests, is a developer of unmanned aerial vehicles uavs featured in both commercial and military applications. The jump 20 is a vtol variant of arcturus uavs catapult launched t20 platform.
The t20 launches from a catapult and recovers vertically. The impact of electric propulsion on the performance of. Uav africa african representative of arcturus uav t15. The arcturus t20 was initially developed as a private venture by the arcturus uav llc concern of california, usa and furthered by the us air force research laboratory. We have noticed 3050% fuel economy improvement by the efi with some of the typical uav engines. Lots of excitement among end users for what we are bringing to the table. Resolute eagle is a longendurance group 3 unmanned aircraft system uas developed by pae isr, based in sterling, virginia. Find out what works well at arcturus uav from the people who know best. A twostroke engine is a kind of an internal combustion. We proudly represent and distribute the turnkey uav solutions o. Us navy commissions cosworth for heavy fuel uav engine development. T20 arcturus uav s tseries airframes are an affordable, robust, and stable solution for your payload platform needs. The t20 carries a retractable gimbal mounted, digitally stabilized, electrooptical.
These manned and unmanned aircraft carry the sensors that provide data to support and augment nasa spaceborne missions. Explore the arcturus uav, llc business page in rohnert park, ca. They have been used for as payload test vehicles, surveillance and reconnaissance vehicles, uav trainers, payload return vehicle from 65,000 feet, and a hover and stare prototype. It has been specifically designed and developed to be the ultimate engine for small target drones and shortlife uavs. Our primary product line aircraft is the t20 and its vtol configuration, the t20 jump.
A t20 uav is the largest vehicle produced by arcturusuav fig. Arcturus uav is a very innovative fast growing unmanned systems provider. The impact of electric propulsion on the performance of vtol. The nasa airborne science program provides a unique set of nasa supported aircraft that benefit the earth science community. Arcturus uav is a leader in the midsize uav market. Arcturus uav introduces new long endurance uavs unmanned. The system comprises two aerial vehicles, a ground control station gcs, a portable launcher and a. There is a stainless exhaust header, special intake mainfold with two walbro carbs with progressive linkage and air.
On thursday, the hydrogen engine center and arcturus uav announced a partnership to create a hydrogenfueled drone engine for arcturus t20 fixedwing drone model. Launched from a portable catapult, it can be recovered with a shipboard landing system, or belly land on unimproved surfaces. Our mission is to bring the most comprehensive composite airframes to the marketplace. For more information on the tase 400 series, use the following link. The arcturus t20 unmanned aerial vehicle uav is a medium range, fully composite aircraft. The primary mission of the t20 is intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
It is powered by a versatile 10 horsepower 4 stroke engine offering smooth, quiet and efficient power. Uk engineering company cosworth has been selected by the us navy for the first of three phases of the twoyear ultra endurance unmanned air vehicle ueuav heavy fuel engine technology development programme. Now were doing flight analysis, however, it seems to behave pretty good for the look of telemetry data. These engines are relatively unreliable and are a significant cause of aircraft losses due to engine failure.
The creation of a commercial drone capable of morethe30minute flights has become the holy grail of the uav industry. The system has a 12 hour endurance with payload, and requires no runway or launcher for operation. Department of defense dod, russian ministry of defense, chinese ministry of defense or british ministry of defence visual information does not imply or. Arcturus t15 and t16xl airframes are by far the most versatile tier ii class airframes on the market. The customer took delivery of the vtol system in march. Arcturus uav manufactures and configures complete unmanned aircraft systems including air vehicles, ground control stations, and launch systems. The ground control station of the t20 is a compact and lightweight system designed and built by arcturus uav. Arcturus has also converted the jump 15s ultra reliable honda 4stroke engine to fuel injection. The engine is a honda 60cc, 4 stroke, wet sump coupled to a sullivan products 225 watt 102 mm pancake alternator. We are making compelling products in a highly competitive space.
Unmanned aircraft system propulsion systems technology survey. Arcturus uav logo manufacturing in sonoma county star star star star star. Arcturus was one of three companies to receive a position on socoms mid. With a 17 wingspan, this tier ii class vehicle offers the ability to carry up to 65lbs of payload in excess of 16 hours. In a typical configuration the t20 can carry a 35 pound payload with an endurance of up to 16 hours. Complete unmanned aerial systems arcturus uav is a provider for complete unmanned aerial systems. The northern californiabased company fitted the jump 15 with new wings to maximize endurance and efficiency and with a new engine. Comparison of arcturus uav specifications adapted from arcturus. Jump 20 vtol unmanned aerial vehicle naval technology. Arcturus uav unveils jump, a vertical takeoff and landing system for their t20 and t16 fixed wing uavs. Exceptional sensor capability the jump aircraft can carry a full range of available eoir. Tseries airframes are a nocompromise aerodynamic design that deliver maximum endurance and industry leading payload to weight ratios. Jump aircraft are constructed similarly to tseries catapult aircraft and offer the same volumetric payload capacity as the tseries.
Arcturus uav has introduced two new additions to its unmanned aerial vehicle uav portfolio, with the jump25 vertical takeoff and landing vtol system, and cat25 catapultlaunched system jump25 is a larger and more powerful version of the companys jump15 and jump20 models. Benefits are excellent, and the people that work here show dedication to the work we are doing. Unmanned aircraft system propulsion systems technology. Endurance unmanned aircraft systems iii contract alongside aai. The t16xl is suited for both commercial and military applications with mission duration ranging from 12 to 24 hours. Jump 20 is a vertical takeoff and landing vtol variant of the t20, fixedwing, tactical unmanned aerial vehicle uav, which is designed and manufactured primarily for the us navy by arcturus uav, a company based in the us. Department of defense dod, russian ministry of defense, chinese ministry of defense or british ministry of defence visual information does. Arcturus also provides full integration of nonstandard payloads. Arcturus uav is a high tech but again company that is growing fast in the us goverment and international space. Name sr1 arcturus jump20 manufacturer cqv arcturus country japan usa length 1. V22 osprey, tiltrotors usually have their engines mounted. Uncover why arcturus uav is the best company for you. The t20arcturus uavs newest vehiclehas a wingspan of 17 feet, and the ability to carry a maximum payload of 65 hours. Control of hybrid unmanned aerial vehicle motion in transitional.
Arcturus t20 unmanned aerial vehicle uav image pic1 closeup view of the arcturus t20 uav ready for flight click on image to open it in a new window. The ar731 has the highest powertoweight ratio of any rotary engine in the world. Our expertise in engineering and manufacturing composite airframes allows us to properly integrate the industries best products into our complete unmanned aerial systems. Arcturus uav 3234 and in airbus quancruiser, shown in. This is an engine module off of an arcturusuav airframe. Autopilot flight management system cloud cap technology is a world leader. The arcturus t20 was initially developed as a private venture by the arcturusuav llc concern of california, usa and furthered by the us air force research laboratory. Dec 04, 2014 arcturus uav announced major upgrades to their jumptm15 fixed wing vtol uav the new efi engine operates with greater fuel efficiency and allows for higher density altitude operation. V22 osprey, tilt rotors usually have their engines mounted. Arcturus uav is ready to equip cloud cap tase payloads. Discussed are existing and nearfuture propulsion mechanisms of uas, such as reciprocating piston engines, wankel rotary engines, gas. This compact, single rotor engine utilises the most advanced rotary technology and premium materials to produce industry leading performance in a.
Compare pay for popular roles and read about the teams worklife balance. Arcturus uav announced major upgrades to their jumptm15 fixed wing vtol uav the new efi engine operates with greater fuel efficiency and allows for higher density altitude operation. Arcturusuav llc, as its name suggests, is a developer of unmanned aerial vehicles uavs. Arcturus uav is a innovative company that specializes in unmanned aircraft systems. Uav engine products uav engines power4flight, in partnership with currawong engineering and cobra aero, specializes in the development of small engines and small uav engine systems and accessories for applications that require high power density, unsurpassed reliability and durability, and light weight. This technology survey is an investigation of various propulsion systems used in unmanned aircraft systems uas. The people i work with a smart and dedicated to customer service. One of the biggest challenges in aviation is the design of transitioning vertical takeoff and landing vtol aircraft. Its versatile 10horsepower, 4stroke engine offers smooth, quiet, and fuelefficient power.
The jump 20 operates without any special launch or recovery equipment. Northern california is a great place to work and live. Arcturus uav announced upgrades to its jump 15 fixedwing vertical takeoff landing vtol uav. The arcturus t20 unmanned aerial vehicle uav is a medium range, fully composite aircraft capable of internal and external payloads. Get the inside scoop on jobs, salaries, top office locations, and ceo insights. Apr 20, 2014 arcturus uav unveils jump, a vertical takeoff and landing system for their t20 and t16 fixed wing uavs.
This phone number available for 3 min is not the recipients number but a number from a service which will put you through to that person. Powered by a 4stroke, fuel injected gasoline engine, the aircraft burns 2 lbs of fuel per hour at cruise. Arcturus uav llc, as its name suggests, is a developer of unmanned aerial vehicles uavs featured in both commercial and military applications. Power4flight, in partnership with currawong engineering and cobra aero, specializes in the development of small engines and small uav engine systems and accessories for applications that require high power density, unsurpassed reliability and durability, and light weight. Dragon eye, nasa flic, arcturus t15, skylark, tern, rq2b pioneer, and neptune. The t20 is arcturus uavs newest and largest vehicle.
In a newly released video arcturus shows the jump 15 integrated. Many of power4flights products find use in powering unmanned aerial vehicles uavs but there are many other applications. The t20 carries a retractable gimbalmounted, digitally stabilized, electroopticalinfrared eoir camera that relays video in real. Arcturus uav also manufactures the t20, t16xl and the t15e uavs. Closeup view of the arcturus t20 uav ready for flight click on image to open it in a new window. Sypaqs partner, arcturus uav, has deployed their jump 20 fixed wing vtol uav with the mexican navy for unspecified operations in mexico. The tase 400 series by cloudcap technology integrates perfectly with the t20 and jump 20 by arcturus uav. Introduction t20 is a medium range tactical unmanned aerial vehicle uav system designed and manufactured in the us by arcturusuav for the united states armed forces.
Jump25 is a larger and more powerful version of the companys jump15 and jump20 models. Arcturus uav s flagship midendurance uav is the jump 20, a fixedwing uav capable of vertical takeoff and landing. Arcturus uav has introduced two new additions to its unmanned aerial vehicle uav portfolio, with the jump25 vertical takeoff and landing vtol system, and cat25 catapultlaunched system. Its total payload capacity is about 60 pounds, and its endurance is 9 and 15 hours. The rotron 300 rotary engine is a proven and durable solution for uav platforms looking for high powertoweight ratio. Thrustborne flight implies a higher mass fraction of the propulsion system. Arcturus uavs tseries catapult launch uavs deliver exceptional payload. This launcher makes the t20 uas completely runway independent, and compatible with shipboard operations. In a newly released video arcturus shows the jump 15 integrated with a tase 200 eoir gimbal stabilized sensor. This compact, single rotor engine utilises the most advanced rotary technology and premium materials to produce industry leading performance in a lightweight, reliable and efficient package. Designed for military, homeland security, law enforcement and humanitarian use, resolute eagle comes in two configurations. The arcturus t20 unmanned aerial vehicle has been flown to an altitude of 23,500. Contracting uav africa provide leasing and contracting services across africa. The arcturus t20 is powered by a single fuel injected 190cc four stroke honda engine rated at 7.
The t20 is a tier 2 unmanned air vehicle manufactured by arcturus uav. A hybrid vertical takeoff and landing vtol alternative the standard fixedwing uas is launched by light. Hexadyne is serving the rapidly growing uav market in the international arenas such as japan. Arcturus t20 unmanned aerial vehicle airforce technology. Using selfcontained electric lift motors, this addon system is designed to provide tactical uavs.
Arcturus uav announces jump25 and cat25 long endurance uavs. Arcturus t20 unmanned aerial vehicle uav image pic1. Arcturus uav in northern california unveiled its solution this week with its jump vtol system. Arcturus uav, llc rohnert park, ca business information. Ecotron uav efi kit installation manual for 3w56ib2 v1. Arcturus gets the jump on vertical takeoff and landing for.