New Art Model UAV
| Unmanned blimp | |
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| Role | UAV |
| National origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Kunming New Art Model Co., Ltd. (New Art Model) |
| Designer | New Art Model |
| First flight | 2012 |
| Introduction | 2012 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | China |
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New Art Model UAVs are Chinese UAVs developed by Kunming Blimp Xin-Yi (meaning New Art) Model Co., Ltd. (New Art Model, 昆明飞艇新艺模型有限公司). Originally a successful model aircraft company, New Art Model has recently expanded its business into UAV arena by developing UAVs based on its experience of model aircraft.
Unmanned blimp
As of end of 2013, two UAVs developed by New Art Model are marketed, and both are twin engine unmanned blimps, and they are intended for various aerial photography, survey and industrial missions.
| Model | 6.5 m class[1] | 7.2 m class[2] |
|---|---|---|
| Max take-off weight (kg) | 10.5 | 14 |
| Length (m) | 6.5 | 7.2 – 7.5 |
| width (m) | 1.6 | 1.8 – 1.875 |
| Height (m) | 2.05 | 2.3 – 2.35 |
| Power plant | Methanol fuel | Gasoline |
| Engine (cc) | 15 | 30 or 35 |
| Payload (kg) | 6 | 13 - 15 |
| Volumn (sq m) | 9 | 13 |
| Typical operating altitude (m) | 400 | 500 |
| Ceiling (km) | 2.5 | 4 |
See also
List of unmanned aerial vehicles of the People's Republic of China
References
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