Today I introduce you to the SQ-4 Recon UAV. British company BCB unveiled this cutting-edge technology on October 16, 2012. This is another of those MAV (Miniature aerial vehicle) type quad-copters I’ve talked about in the past. With the small size of this UAV and its’ ability to fit in the palm of your hand it’s no wonder this UAV is making news globally. BCB claims this UAV can fly up to 30 minutes on a full charge and can operate up to 1.5miles away from the operator. With 10 ultrasonic sonar modules it can maneuver in tight spaces and can even land on narrow perches out of the operators line of sight. With the motors stopped the onboard cameras can record 8 hours of live video before the UAV has to be recharged. In addition to all this the MAV has infrared LEDs allowing for stealth flight at night and recon in the dark.
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SQ-4 Micro UAV Photo: bcbin.com |
The SQ-4 can be operated by remote control with its onboard camera. An autopilot feature uses GPS for automatic navigation. BCB says it’s easy to fly and can be operated with little training. The UAV can also be configured to automatically return to its start point when the battery reaches 30%. The UAV has the ability to automatically hover at a set point during an emergency and if it is flipped or knocked off course while in operation it has the technology to correct itself. According to specifications the UAV weights about 10.2oz with its extended battery. The SQ-4 has an operation altitude up to 1,300 feet and can fly up to 15mph. At the beginning of the flight it emits a semi-loud 71db but it fades during flight. This is awesome new technology and I have no doubt this will soon become very prominent all around the globe.