According to the UAV Network (https://www.youuav.com/), it was discovered that the KUS-FT of the Korean Air 's UAV (UAV) uses the latest automatic landing technology and is recognized by the South Korean National Academy of Engineering (NAEK) as one of the "15 major industrial technological achievements in 2021".
The recognized tactical drone KUS-FT, with dimensions of 4.5 meters (width), 3.7 meters (length) and 0.9 meters (height), became the first Korean domestic drone to obtain airworthiness certification in 2016. The first mass production of KUS-FT was completed in December 2020 and is currently being used by the South Korean army. The entire process from takeoff, flight to landing is automated, and when two drones operate at the same time, they can perform reconnaissance missions for 24 consecutive hours.
KUS-FT is equipped with world-class autonomous landing technology and can be easily transported by ground vehicles and then launched by mobile launch pads. Therefore, the safety and convenience of operations have been maximized, enhancing the surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities of the South Korean army.
Korean Air is also developing an advanced "lift cruise" drone, KUS-VS. The “lift cruise” technology uses independent thrusters for cruising and lifting. During vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), the drone uses lift thrust provided by the vertically mounted rotor, and once the cruise altitude is reached, the horizontally mounted rotor provides propulsion thrust. This technology can achieve faster cruising speeds and higher maximum flight distances than helicopters. The airline plans to recommend KUS-VS to the military as a next-generation division-level drone.
KA Air's aviation business department has become a pioneer in the domestic drone industry in South Korea with its technical strength and insight. It has a variety of drones, including 5-ton high-performance strategic drones, tilt drones, next-generation stealth drones, multi-purpose drones and hybrid drones. In addition, Korean Air continues to develop infrastructure such as UAV Traffic Management Systems and Future Urban Air Transportation (UAM).
Source: UAV Network
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