Unmanned Systems Technology 004 | Delair-Tech DT18 | Autopilots | Rotron RT600 | Unmanned surface vehicles | AMRC | Motion control | Batteries

in wind speeds of up to 12 m/s, but during the development phase it was successfully flown in winds of up to 20 m/s. “It has an impressive high-wind ability,” notes de Lagarde, “probably because here in Toulouse, where it was designed, we are used to getting lots of high winds!” DT18 platform The DT18 airframe is a composite production, mainly using fibres of glass with some carbon and Kevlar fibres for local reinforcement in the resin matrix. Interestingly, carbon is subject to electromagnetic activity, which could interfere with the craft’s telecoms, so it is used only sparingly. Overall, no more You need good autopilot control, and much of this is in the software. The quality of the software is the key to the DT18’s performance The DT18 fuselage and wing, ready for assembly