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The Voyeur UAV has folding coaxial rotors so it can be stored in a tube or backpack. It was designed to be hand-launched by a soldier and flown in relatively close proximity (within a few miles). Voyeur’s unique operational capabilities allows unprecedented engagement of enemy combatants without exposing the warfighter to direct enemy fire..
Simplified Mechanics
The Voyeur UAV physical systems are unconventional and significantly simpler than traditional coaxial helicopter designs. One element that sets it apart from traditional vehicles is that each rotor has its own motor. Using two separate motors reduces the number of parts in the rotor drive train and blade control system by 80%.
onboard Electronics and Software
The Voyeur UAV can accurately be called a ‘flying computer’. The complex electronics and software form a sophisticated flight management system that translates active flight sensor data into adjustments in rotor movement approximately 50 times per second. Control software in the ground station stores terrain mapping and mission profile information.