GL004 | GLORYAIR

GL004

Heavy cargo UAV

Transporting goods over long distances

Although this model is still formally a mid-range model in terms of size and take-off weight, it is near the upper end of the range, approaching the larger aircraft. The same can be said of the autonomy parameters, which in combined flight mode are between the middle and high categories. The glider's take-off and landing area corresponds in size to a small helicopter. It is a monoplane with six surfaces, performed according to the "cannard" aerodynamic plan, with a closed contour of horizontal plumage. In comparison with other gliders this configuration has essential advantages exactly as a cargo carrier of a large radius of action: absence of power losses on longitudinal balancing, high aerodynamic quality, increased approximately in 1,6 times load-carrying capacity and deadweight ratio of surfaces.

There are other interesting design features: the hybrid option features a pair of propeller-driven thrust engines with push and pull propellers, providing excellent flight performance and increased resistance to in-flight failures. The forward ends of the horizontal plumage feature large aircraft-like pitot-static system. The GL004 is highly wind-resistant, withstanding the Beaufort scale of "gale" in-flight. Thus, this new generation type is highly relevant for transporting valuable, urgent or important cargo in remote regions, including at low temperatures and between unprepared locations, for permanent and inexpensive communication "with the mainland".

Benefits of industrial drones

Delivery to remote locations

Delivering small goods to remote areas with no roads or where delivery by other means is expensive due to the length and complexity of the route, or by hiring an alternative means of transport.

Emergency care

Urgent delivery of necessary medication to remote areas and rapid dispatch of tests to laboratories for examination.

Reduced delivery time

When fully loaded, the drone can reach speeds of up to 130 km/h. Minimisation of risks as the human factor is completely eliminated (traffic jams, accidents, etc.).

Reduced expenses

Extinguishing the fire with a substance - both from the UAV's stockpile and from local sources. The UAV will not fall into a hole of burning peat beneath the turf due to the lack of stress on the topsoil. Reduced number of firefighter casualties.

Cases

In Germany, DHL has started to test deliveries.

Drones travel through low-populated areas: this makes it easier to track the aircraft, and there are fewer obstacles in the form of buildings, people and communication interference.

Amazon, the largest online retailer, has announced its fastest delivery method, Amazon Prime Air, using drones.

Purchases made from the online shop will now be delivered to customers within 30 minutes, which is 4 times faster than the current fastest delivery method Amazon prime now.

In June 2014, in Syktyvkar, a large pizzeria chain organised pizza delivery by drone.

The customers were ordinary citizens walking in crowded places.

In February 2017, US postal giant UPS announced that it was field-testing a mail van and also a drone airfield.

A parcel van drives up to a township and then drones deliver the parcels to homes. It is thought that this approach could speed up customer service and make the van driver's job easier.

Features

Navigation and flight control

Powertrain

Set-up

Data/video transmission