Prion Mk3

Prion MK3 Specifications

Aircraft

Wingspan............................................................... 3.8m
Length.................................................................... 3.0m
Weight (configured for surveys)............................ 30kg (approx)
Fuel capacity.......................................................... 6.5-11lts
Fuel consumption (cruising).................................. 0.5lts/hr
Cruising speed (for surveying)............................... 80kph
Operational range.................................................. 1000+km
Payload................................................................... optimal 10 kg, maximum 15 kg
Engine.................................................................... 120cc 4 stroke petrol
Engine control........................................................ Fuel injection ECU
Prop........................................................................ 28x14 – 3 blade carbon fibre
Landing gear options.............................................. Tricycle wheels

Skids with a launcher

Aircraft dismantles into components of 2m and less for transport.

Removable front section allows easy access to onboard systems and components.

Control

Autopilot system
Groundstation with Sat-phone link for beyond horizon flight
Real-time telemetry for aircraft,engine and data on separate screens
Pilot's consul for manual control.
Real-time feedback of fuel consumption and capacity.

Systems

Engine ECU controlling fuel and ignition for optimum performance in all weather.
Engine data logged by ECU and external removable logger on continuous loop.
GPS and fluxgate magnetometer data are recorded on PCMCIA logger (approx. 1000hrs)
Differential GPS for accurate survey positioning.
All onboard systems accessible through a plug in USB port.
Option for Pilot's eye camera and gimbal mounted ground survey still & video HD camera.
Extended range WiFi video transmission.

Electrical Power

External plug in ground power from 12v supply........................... Standby
Onboard alternator supplying 24v, 12v and 5v outputs................ Engine running
Onboard battery with approximately 2 hours endurance........... Emergency
Emergency battery charging system............................................... Engine running