Saudi Arabian Military Industries’ BARIQ Drone

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Saudi Arabian Military Industries’ company Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) showcased its indigenously developed BARIQ unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The drone was displayed at the Dubai Airshow 2021.

BARIQ is a multirotor hybrid-powered drone with vertical take-off and landing capability.

The UAV’s airframe is made from lightweight carbon fiber and it has long-endurance, long-range, and heavy lifting capabilities.

BARIQ is developed to carry out surveillance, intelligence, payload release, search & rescue, equipment carrier, as well as inspection and detection missions.

The airframe is designed to meet the requirements of harsh environments and high-endurance.

The drone has six detachable and foldable arms, which makes it compact for transport and storage. It comes with a small size portable Ground Station, that is easy to operate and support fully autonomous missions with video link and encrypted telemetry data.

Key Features:

Maximum Speed: 50 km/h

Wind Resistance: 15 Knot

Diagonal Length (when deployed): 2.0 m

Diagonal Length (storage): 1.20 m

Communication Range: 85 km

Altitude (above sea level): 4000 m (13,000 Feet)

Endurance with No Payload: Up to 4 hours

Endurance with 12 Kg Payload: Up to 2 hours