A heavy vertical takeoff drone having a mass of more than one tonne will be developed in cooperation with Russia’s leading manufacturers, the CEO of the Kronshtadt Group, Armen Isaakian, has told TASS in an interview.
“Vertical takeoff multitonne drones have a number of technical parameters that constitute an engineering challenge for any designer. Some of these challenges have not been identified yet. Our project will be implemented in the broadest cooperation,” he said.
The Kronshtadt group has key technologies related with onboard equipment, control systems, ground points and landing sites for drones, Isaakian said.
He did not specify the tentative deadlines for completing work under the project, adding that the research and development period would depend on many factors. A great deal depends on the market.
“There have been extensive debates regarding its volume and the likely uses of such aircraft. A lot will depend on technologies, their maturity and infrastructures,” he added.
Isaakian believes that legislation will have to be revised, because under the current laws any drone heavier than 30 kilograms is to have a corresponding certificate and is not allowed to move freely about the airspace.
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