6 kJ Portable Pneumatic Catapult
Portable pneumatic catapult for mini UAVs with the takeoff weight of up to 35 kg.
Key Features
The catapult features a rugged aluminum structure, which can be disassembled into a man portable transportation case. UAV Factory offers carriage customization services for client’s unmanned aircraft vehicles.
- 6 kJ man-portable catapult
- 23 m/s maximum speed
- Designed for 1000s of launches
- Simple and quick assembly
- Smart safety features
- Well defined maintenance schedule
- Can be factory customized for client's UAVs
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Remote control box with advanced safety features: audible alarm, voltage and pressure displays, permanent launch counter. |
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Integrated compressor with reverse polarity protection, thermal shutdown and pressure relief valve. |
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Reliable carriage with foldable legs, rope length adjustment and safety pin. Carriage is made of hard anodized aluminum for maximum wear resistance. |
Options & Accessories
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Operation and maintenance training. UAV Factory offers one-day catapult operation and maintenance training. Program covers: assembly, disassembly, safety procedures, pre-launch procedure, maintenance procedures. Training includes both classroom session and hands on catapult operation session. Training can be performed at company’s facilities in Europe, USA as well as client’s facilities. |
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Training dummy for the Penguin B UAV, replicates aircraft physical parameters. Training dummy is used for personnel training as well for maintenance validation. UAV Factory offers custom training dummy development for client’s unmanned aircraft. |
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Maintenance Kit. Kit includes all necessary components that need to be replaced at regular maintenance interval every 100 launches. |
Product Specification
| PARAMETER | VALUE |
| Rail Length | 4 m / 13.1 ft |
| Maximum Launching Energy | 6000 J |
| Maximum UAV Weight | 35 kg / 77.2 lbs |
| Maximum Launch Speed | 23 m/s / 44 kts |
| Maximum Launch Pressure | 10 Bar / 145 Psi |
| Packaging | Rugged case |
| Packed Weight | 110 kg / 242.5 lbs |
| Packed size | 1313 x 704 x 543 mm / 51.7 x 27.7 x 21.4 in |
| Input Voltage | 11-16 VDC |
| Input Current | 20 A |
| Fuse Protection | 30 A |
| Typical fill time | <10 min |
| Operational temperature | -20°C to +50°C |
Maximum launch speed graph
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Product Video
Portable Pneumatic Catapult Launch Compilation |
Penguin B catapult launch |