The FanTail is a versatile, mini Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) system designed to be the eyes of the operator. It can be customised to different users’ requirements. Capable of vertical take off and landing as well as hovering in windy conditions, it is ideal for urban applications. The duct protects the rotor from strikes against obstacles, and provides safety for bystanders.

The FanTail harnesses the latest sensors and leading edge technologies

 

Competitive Advantages

The FanTail is designed to fulfil a multitude of surveillance roles. Its ability for high speed horizontal flight and low speed hover in the vertical orientation enhances its versatility.
Harnessing leading edge technologies, the FanTail is an invaluable part of any effective and mobile fighting force.

  • Over-the-terrain reconnaissance and surveillance
  • Capable of vertical take off and landing
  • Capable of hovering in strong winds
  • Capable of high speed flight in horizontal orientation
  • Ducted rotor for safety and robustness
  • Autonomous flight operations with realtime video and telemetry feeds
  • Man-packable system, designed to be compact and lightweight
  • Modular design allows for a variety of payloads
  • Ruggedised ground control station utilises common user interface with all ST Aerospace mini UAV systems
  • Civilian applications include perimeter security enforcement and aerial surveys

Specifications

Rotor Diameter: 46 cm
Height: 115 cm
Maximum Take Off Weight: 6.5 kg
Endurance: 30 mins in hover
Maximum Speed: 90 kts
Range: 8 km
Flight Operation: Fully autonomous

 

 


Ruggedised ground control station

 


Modular design for variety of payloads

 

The FanTail is versatile and can be rapidly deployed with minimal logistics requirements

FanTail 5000
The FanTail 5000 system is designed to accomplish a wide selection of general surveillance roles.

It provides tactical commanders in the field with valuable detailed surveillance capability, delivering quick and accurate intelligence in realtime, by day and night.

The entire system can be stowed in a small space. It can be quickly prepared for operation, to be deployed within 30 minutes by a small team with minimal logistics needs. Its ease of operation makes it an ideal vehicle for use in the lower echelon of military units, as well as from constrained spaces such as on board small patrol craft.

The ground control station offers maximum convenience, allowing operators to upload pre-planned routes and the flexibility of altering route commands on the fly if necessary.

The air vehicle size and weight can be scaled according to payload and power requirements of specific users.

Applications
Military applications

  • General surveillance of an area or route
  • Detailed surveillance of a designated target (such as border, river, airfield, ship or building/installation)
  • Early warning deployment ahead of an operation
  • Monitoring of an ongoing mission or deployment (including assault landing and maritime operation)
  • Battle damage assessment
  • Maritime surveillance
  • Capable of operating from small naval ships and up to moderate sea and weather conditions
  • Capable of operating in urban or built-up areas

Civil applications

  • Border patrol (such as illegal immigrant and anti smuggling activities)
  • Policing activity (such as observation of urban disturbances or demonstrations)
  • Environmental surveys (including natural calamities and crop control)
  • Surveillance of installations (including oil pipelines, and railways or power lines)
  • Search and rescue
  • Aerial photography