The Vrabac (''Sparrow'') is a
mini drone intended for day/night
reconnaissance
In military operations, reconnaissance or scouting is the exploration of an area by military forces to obtain information about enemy forces, terrain, and other activities.
Examples of reconnaissance include patrolling by troops ( skirmishe ...
and surveillance at shorter distances, as well as for target finding and designating, produced in
Serbia
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by
Utva Aviation Industry, subsidiary of
Yugoimport SDPR
Yugoimport–SDPR ( sr, Југоимпорт–СДПР, Jugoimport–SDPR) is a Serbian state-owned weapons manufacturer as well as intermediary company for the import and export of defense-related equipment. It is headquartered in Belgrade, wi ...
.
Design
The VRABAC is a high-wing monoplane made of composite materials. Its fuselage is aerodynamically shaped around the equipment. The nose part contains an 800W DC motor powered by a Li-pol battery while the space below and behind it is intended for electro-optical equipment. The airborne computer is in the central part. The UAV is hand launched and lands with a parachute and an airbag. It is designed to survey and analyze major infrastructural facilities such as pipelines, major roads, bridges, forests, etc.
In 2022, an armed version was revealed that can be equipped with six 40 mm M22 munitions.
Performances and technical characteristics
Vrabac weighs 5.3 kg with a 2.80 meters wing span. It can carry a payload of maximum of 1.5 kg. It has a total of 1 hour flying time and has a maximum flight speed of 85 km/h. The operational range of the Vrabac is >10 km, and its operating height is 300 to 500 meters.
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Gallery
File:Vrabac_mini_UAV_control_panel.jpg, Vrabac mini UAV control panel at Partner 2013 International Defence Exhibition
File:Vrabac_mini_UAV_next_to_Pegaz_UAV.jpg, Vrabac mini UAV next to Pegaz UAV at Partner 2013 International Defence Exhibition
File:Vrabac_mini_UAV_top_view.jpg, Vrabac mini UAV top view at Partner 2013 International Defence Exhibition
Video promotion
Vrabac (Sparrow) - mini UAV
See also
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Miniature UAV
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Pegaz 011
References
{{Military Technical Institute Belgrade
Vrabac
Military Technical Institute Belgrade
Unmanned military aircraft of Serbia