In this mode, the on-board camera records the photo and videos of the highest quality that can be used for further analysis after the drone returns. The operator sees not only the image from the drone, but all telemetric data: speed, altitude, the UAV’s coordinates, distance from the point of take-off, direction from the take-off point, the temperature and speed of the ICE (internal combustion engine), etc.

Ability to be used in all weather conditions.

Quality thermal camera with resolution of 640×540 pixels and frequency of 30 Hz.

Below you can see a video showing the capabilities of our gimbal.

In addition, we use an electronic image stabilization board to avoid even small vibrations in the video and provide a clear image. The sensors track even smallest changes in the position of the gimbal in space and send a command to electric motors to compensate for external influences. To resolve this problem position sensors (accelerometers) are built into the gyro-stabilized gimbal. Usually drones fly at a high altitudes in conditions of strong vibration, wind and turbulence meaning video from the plane may be illegible. The thermal camera provides for quick and effective identification of an accumulation of machinery and manpower.

This provides for effective use of UAV both day and night. Two cameras are installed on the gyro-stabilized gimbal, a day view camera with 30x zoom and thermal camera. Videos received by the operator during the flight are of better quality. Please note: the video from the UAV was recorded from the monitor of the ground station, thus resulting in poor image quality. Encrypted digital channels, telemetry data and video.Auto-return in case of GPS failure or signal interference.It uses an inertial navigation system, which through the built-in position sensors (accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, etc) tracks the direction of the plane and its current position relative to its start position. Thus, our plane can continue a mission or automatically return to its starting point if it detects external interference in the communication systems or navigation. After analyzing the problem, we have developed a range of technical solutions. This led to the question of developing measures that could provide for more or less normal use of UAVs regardless of countermeasures on the part of the enemy.

This type of technology is designed to jam UAV control and video signals and GPS navigation. The number of cases of the enemy using radio-electronic interference against Ukrainian UAVs significantly increased recently. With its spacial sensors and electric motors, the gyro-stabilized gimbal compensates vibration and sudden maneuvers of the aircraft, thereby providing for stability and the smooth movement of the two cameras, which in turn allow for shooting high-quality video both by day (using 30x day view camera) and at night (using a thermal camera). The drone is equipped with a gyro-stabilized gimbal with day view and thermal cameras. The First People’s UAV Complex – is the first Ukrainian drone designed for aerial reconnaissance and monitoring of enemy movement and locations.

Drone station project