They have a mass of just over 13 kg, can fly at a maximum velocity of 120 km/h at an altitude of up to 4000 m and can spend more than 3 hours performing exploratory tasks. The ground troops received the first 2 sets of Visionaries – new, Polish unmanned mini-class aircraft. The army ordered 25 sets.
The task of mini-class unmanned crews is to supply the staff with various levels, e.g. battalions, as accurate information as possible on the enemy in the shortest possible time. These include the direction of movement of sub-chapters, the location of weapons systems, command stations or communication nodes. It is crucial that the dimension of the drone's flight is limited to a minimum to aid detect it, specified as the sound caused by the drive, as well as the advanced quality of the films and photos that are intelligence.
All these requirements are to be met by the Visionary – an unmanned mini-class aircraft developed by specialists from Air Force method Institute. Visionfinder Production on behalf of the Polish Army In 2021 a consortium consisting of: Polish Armoured Group S.A. (leader), Military Aviation Plant No. 2 SA and Military Aviation Plant No. 1 SA took place. Troop in Dęblin.
Small and with large potential
Today a presentation took place at Military Aviation Plant No. 2 in Bydgoszcz new model of Polish mini class dronesThe first copies of which arrived a fewer days ago were utilized to equip land troops.
The drone in the form of a airframe with characteristic wing-ends with a span of 2.98 m, has a weight of just over 13 kg. It is equipped with a two-sensor optoelectronic head that can work in any atmospheric conditions – besides in fog, day and night. An electrical motor powered by a two-speed push propeller enables the Visionary to fly at a maximum velocity of more than 120 km/h at a maximum operating ceiling of 4000 m above sea level. The communication and command strategy installed in drones allows them to distance themselves from the operator about 30 km.
Visualizer Symbol
During the presentation of the Visionaries Jakub Gazda, president of Bydgoszcz plants, emphasized that the transfer of the Polish army of the first 2 sets has a symbolic dimension for the company. The visionary is not just a fresh product. It's a manifestation of our transformation, from the renovation plant to the center of modern defence technology. This is an expression of our decision not only to be a backstage, but besides a full player in the future, strategical sector," said Gazda. He added that working on an unmanned man has become a individual challenge for many. – due to the fact that there are people among us who have been active only in service procedures for years. Today, the same people work on software, avionics, data transmission systems. This is simply a immense transformation – he commented.
Adam Leszkiewicz, president of the Polish Armed Forces Group, attended the ceremony, stressed that the Visionaries are full Polish products which show the advanced competences of manufacture and the planet of science. – Visionaries are a step towards a modern, technologically sovereign army. Based on national solutions utilizing the competence of the national defence manufacture and Polish science, he said.
W The visionaries will be equipped with armored brigades, mechanized, motorized and artillery. Unmanned will besides be utilized by peculiar forces units.
