European debut of Iryda+X1

– In Konya we conducted a limited swarm test. 2 drones made a simultaneous hit at a designated point about a metre in diameter. Among another things, it was about checking the accuracy of the system," said Robert Krassowski, Operations manager and MDF Group board representative. However, the Turkish demonstration was only the first step. In the following stages, the maker wants to make the possibilities of cooperation of many platforms and their usage in different scenarios.

Modular multitasking

The key component of Iryda+ X1 is replaceable task equipment. In the reflection configuration, the platform can decision the camera compatible with the AI module. In civilian applications, this means that the strategy can be used, inter alia, to monitor critical infrastructure, ports, power plants or border protection. – 1 of the features of our strategy is modularity. We besides wanted the drone to be light and mobile – you can take it with you in your backpack, take it out of your hand and get it back,” explains Krassowski.

MGF The Group pays attention not only to mechanical design, but besides to the origin of electronics, which is liable for the operation of individual subsystems in Irid+X1. Krassowski declares that all 5 chipsets utilized in the drone – from AI to telemetry – were produced in Taiwan, making the supply chain bypassing China.

This is an crucial component of the task in the context of safety of the supply chain and the increasing caution of NATO countries towards Chinese components used, among others, in unmanned systems. MLF Group wants to sale not only the ready platform. According to Krassowski, proprietary electronic solutions and software can besides be utilized by another manufacturers.

In plans Polish production

Currently, Iryda+ X1 is produced in Turkey, but MLF Group intends to decision a large part of this process to Poland. – Chipsets will proceed to come from Taiwan, but housing, construction and task modules could be produced in our country," explains Krassowski.

Foreign entities are already looking towards Iryda+ X1. 1 possible Asian client expressed interest in purchasing 10 copies of the drone. Another marketplace can be Egypt, at the same time the company wants to usage MSPO to gain contacts on the Polish marketplace and enter further investigating programs. “On the basis of the tests conducted in Konya, we submitted our task to the Autonomous Systems Centre (OSA). We want to meet with the squad of the method Institute of the Air Force and show them the strategy on the place – says the typical of the MDF Group and stresses that the July demonstration in Konya has already confirmed the operation of key elements of the system. Further stages of improvement include the improvement of the communication system, the integration of EO/IR cameras and sensors and another task loads, as well as further tests of opposition to interference and operation under more hard conditions. The plans besides include integration with external command and management systems.