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The FanCopter system uses counter-rotating rotor system combining
speed, stability and hovering with small dimensions (65 cm diameter,
40 cm height). the Fancopter air vehicle weighs 1.3 kg, can
be carried and operated by a single soldier, transmitting live
video over a distance of 500 meters. The system uses collision
avoidance technology, enabling the compact air vehicle to operate
near and even inside buildings.
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maintaining the direction and line of sight controlled by the
operator (the user indicates only the point of interest). In
addition, fully autonomous flight segments can be defined, where
the vehicle will follow waypoint navigation or return to a designated
location.
Fancopter uses a daylight camera positioned in a pod, above
the rotor assembley. Wide angle camera provides situational
overview and an additional telephoto lens mounted on a tiltable
mount, is used for reconnaissance. This camera has a tilt down
position enabling the Fancopter to landon rooftops or other
elevanetd positions and perce over the area below for suspicious
targets. EMT also offers a high resolution still camera, which
stores images on board, and a low-light camera payloads for
night operations. Fancopter can stay on a mission for up to
20 minutes and observe continuously for up to two hours (perching).
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