Chinese UAV News & Discussions (Strictly)

[Deino]

CCTV capture of the day: AVIC Pterodactyl (Wing Loong) UAV
According to CCTV, the mass production variant of "Gongj-1" Attack-1 UAV to join the PLAAF UAV fleet already commissioned. Expect more of that little bird hunting "freedom fighters" near a region near you.

Gongj-1 or Attack-1 is the official PLAAF designation.

Yeppp .... and with its 76x2x-serial so far "operational" within the 151. Brigade assigned to the FTTC.

 

[Martian2]

China's DJI is the world's largest consumer drone manufacturer | The Wall Street Journal

In 2013, China's DJI (headquartered in Shenzhen) had sales of $130 million. DJI sales tripled to $400 million for 2014 (see WSJ article: GoPro Developing Line of Consumer Drones - WSJ ).

According to The Wall Street Journal, China's DJI is the world's largest consumer drone manufacturer. To understand why, we have to look at DJI innovations.

First Generation - DJI Phantom UAV

1. Motion-stabilized camera (e.g. photographic camera or video camera).
2. 4K camera has a distance of 1.5km or one mile. You can zoom in at a distance without losing picture quality.
3. Enables single-person control of both flight system and camera OR dual-person separate control of flight system and camera direction.

DJI Phantom 2
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Second Generation - DJI Spreading Wings S1000

1. Counter-rotating rotors provide aerodynamic stability.
2. Eight separate rotors provide double redundancy. You only need four working rotors for full control.
3. After lift-off, landing gear retracts to enable unobstructed 360-degree panoramic view for the camera.

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Third Generation - DJI The Inspire 1

1. Fuselage is slim, compact, aerodynamic, and looks badass.
2. Can fly at 45 miles per hour.

"The world's biggest consumer drone manufacturer unveils its newest model, The Inspire 1, which features high-def video streaming, simultaneous dual control and 18 minutes of flight time on a single charge. The new drone from DJI will cost between $2,899 and $3,399."

 

[kuge]

China's DJI is the world's largest consumer drone manufacturer | The Wall Street Journal

In 2013, China's DJI (headquartered in Shenzhen) had sales of $130 million. DJI sales tripled to $400 million for 2014 (see WSJ article: GoPro Developing Line of Consumer Drones - WSJ ).

According to The Wall Street Journal, China's DJI is the world's largest consumer drone manufacturer. To understand why, we have to look at DJI innovations.

First Generation - DJI Phantom UAV

1. Motion-stabilized camera (e.g. photographic camera or video camera).
2. 4K camera has a distance of 1.5km or one mile. You can zoom in at a distance without losing picture quality.
3. Enables single-person control of both flight system and camera OR dual-person separate control of flight system and camera direction.

DJI Phantom 2
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Second Generation - DJI Spreading Wings S1000

1. Counter-rotating rotors provide aerodynamic stability.
2. Eight separate rotors provide double redundancy. You only need four working rotors for full control.
3. After lift-off, landing gear retracts to enable unobstructed 360-degree panoramic view for the camera.

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Third Generation - DJI The Inspire 1

1. Fuselage is slim, compact, aerodynamic, and looks badass.
2. Can fly at 45 miles per hour.

"The world's biggest consumer drone manufacturer unveils its newest model, The Inspire 1, which features high-def video streaming, simultaneous dual control and 18 minutes of flight time on a single charge. The new drone from DJI will cost between $2,899 and $3,399."

how about the noise?
anyway, i am looking forward insect-size integrated drones.

 

[cirr]

A convoy of 16 lorries carrying drones from the maker in southwest China to PLA units up in the north：

 

[Pangu]

中航工业成都所VD200宣传片

 

[cirr]

Harrier Hawk I、II and III

腾讯视频

 

[cirr]

So again You know more than You tell us ...

By the way are there any news regarding SAC-HAIC's Sharp Sword UCAV ??

Assembly completed，presently going through indoor tests，curtain about to be raised over the “Ugly One”。

The 2nd prototype of Sharp Sword was built in the 2nd half of 2014.

 

[cirr]

Air-borne unmanned conformal early-warning（sensing）system：

There are eyewitnesses but no pics as yet。

Maiden flight expected soon after the Chinese New Year which starts on 19 Feb.。

tock-tock，tick-tock。。。。。。

 

[cirr]

China is also working on an unmanned AEW system for its carriers（including CV 16 the Liaoning）

 

[Deino]

Air-borne unmanned conformal early-warning（sensing）system：

There are eyewitnesses but no pics as yet。

Maiden flight expected soon after the Chinese New Year which starts on 19 Feb.。

tock-tock，tick-tock。。。。。。

So this "beast" - at least surely not a beauty - is a real project ??!
Do You have any additional info on which manufactor, dimensions, role (recce, AEW, EW, ...) ?

Thanks, Deino

 

[Bussard Ramjet]

Air-borne unmanned conformal early-warning（sensing）system：

There are eyewitnesses but no pics as yet。

Maiden flight expected soon after the Chinese New Year which starts on 19 Feb.。

tock-tock，tick-tock。。。。。。

Can you give more details?

 

[cirr]

A new batch of CH-4 UAVs near delivery

according to this CASTC report：

新一批彩虹4无人机将交付_中国航天科技集团公司

 

[Deino]

... soon after the Chinese New Year which starts on 19 Feb.。

And ends when ??? What's its manufactor ?

A new batch of CH-4 UAVs near delivery

according to this CASTC report：

新一批彩虹4无人机将交付_中国航天科技集团公司

Who uses the CH-4 ??? I thought it is an export product only since the PLAAF uses the GJ-1.

 

[HRK]

Who uses the CH-4 ??? I thought it is an export product only since the PLAAF uses the GJ-1.

The People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) showcased a CH-4 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) during the multilateral 'Peace Mission 2014' exercise featuring Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) members in Inner Mongolia in late August.

In a rare move, and indicating strong confidence in the platform, state media showed footage of a missile hitting a simulated enemy vehicle.

The CH-4B has a shorter 14-hour endurance and 1,600 km range but can carry a much larger 345 kg weapon payload. It is unclear which version the PLA operated during 'Peace Mission 2014'.

China confirms CH-4 UCAV in PLA service at 'Peace Mission 2014' drill - IHS Jane's 360

 

[hk299792458]

China confirms CH-4 UCAV in PLA service at 'Peace Mission 2014' drill - IHS Jane's 360

Wrong information, PLAAF doesn't have CH-4.

Henri K.

And ends when ??? What's its manufactor ?
Who uses the CH-4 ??? I thought it is an export product only since the PLAAF uses the GJ-1.

Maybe Algeria. They tested it 1 year ago and seems to be very happy with it.

Henri K.