ARK 40 Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
ARK 40
VTOL Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Other
Basic Information
Name
ARK 40 Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
ARK 40
Alternate Designation
ARK 40
Equipment Type
VTOL Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Shenzhen Skylab M&C Technology Company
Date of Introduction
2021
Description
The ARK 40 Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is a drone with an octocopter configuration. It has a redundant navigation system, flight control system, propulsion system, and battery system, and is equipped with an emergency landing system. With these features, the reliability and safety of Ark are at the top level in the industry. Moreover, the design of the propeller is optimized in cruise flight conditions to achieve a longer range. Ark is designed for short-to-middle range end delivery missions. Its payload volume is more than 50L, which makes it suitable for many cargo delivery scenarios.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Engine
Electric
Range
20.0 km
Endurance
2.50 hrs
Payload Capacity
10 kg
System
Alternate Designation
ARK 40
Type
Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Shenzhen Skylab M&C Technology Company
Crew
Unmanned
Control System
Ground Control Station
Payload Capacity
10 kg
Launching System
Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL)
Recovery System
Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL)
Operating Temperature
– 25 ° to + 60 ° C
Dimensions
Length
2.5 m
Width
2.5 m
Height
0.60 m
Maximum Takeoff Weight
35 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Power
INA
Maximum Speed
INA
Cruising Speed
72 km/h
Service Ceiling
INA
Maximum Range
20 km
Endurance
2.5 hours with a 2 kg payload
Image Sources
Notes
https://x.com/tphuang/status/1789599950851994085; https://www.victoriaadvocate.com/biztoday-china-drone-delivery-service/video_b19023ba-6217-57c9-88b4-b8a8db9cd593.html; https://safe.menlosecurity.com/doc/docview/viewer/docN2C170977ABF89b431c17c420f65bffff1d60eafa9ed804541853851e465fcbb3f1a534c99e5d;
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
A
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
2.5 m
Width
2.5 m
Height
0.6 m
Weight
35 kg
Operators (1)
China
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