 |
 |
 |
 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Silvertone Flamingo UAV Story - Last Updated 6/8/10
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| On the following pages there is to be found the story of the Silvertone Flamingo, a small UAV airframe intended for use in the under 20kg class of mini UAVs. Suitable for use as a UAV or RPV the unique features of this aircraft provide the operator with an aircraft that is highly efficient aerodynamically, speedy, very easy to fly and of robust construction. Add to these such features as a payload bay with a volume of 1,300cu/in, a quick change nosecone and payload pannier system, a variety of undercarriage and launch options and it is easy to see that this is a very unique UAV indeed. Supplied as an empty airframe as the preferred optionin in order to hold costs and delivery time delays to a minimum, the Flamingo can be tailored to suit customers specifications if needed. For the full Flamingo story please read on. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Latest Silvertone News | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| + Flamingo is now flying with two International Air Forces. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| + Flamingo F-08 has been flown via the 3G mobile phone network by Queensland University. Read Article | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
+ Flamingo F-09 has successfully flown its 2 hour and 30 km acceptance trial for the Royal Thai Air Force. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Silvertone Flamingo F-15 the new twin boom Flamingo. The twin boom layout allows larger propellors hence bigger motors for higher speeds, heavier payloads or high altitude flight. Note the camera installation under the Option A nosecone. Option A nosecones include the pannier style avionics bay.
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Silvertone Flamingo UAV F-08 (Carla) kitted out for real work. Note the antenna array. This Flamingo belongs to the Queensland University of Technology and is in use in their Smart Skies project as well as a range of other experiments. F-08 is fitted with a Micropilot autopilot. Carla put on an impressive display at the Outback Challenge 2009 when she flew out over the search area while most of the other UAVs present were grounded due to high winds. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Silvertone Flamingo F-09 flying under the Cyber-Lite badge pictured with the Royal Thai Air Force UAV team. Cybertech (WA) chief UAV pilot Paul Dewar middle back row. F-09 is fitted with the Spanish UAV Navigation AP04 autopilot. F-09 had just completed the RTAF 2 hour acceptance flight which included a 30km out and return distance test. This is the second International Air Force to commence flying the Flamingo. The RTAF is using the Flamingo in the UAV training role, a role for which it is imminently suited. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Flamingos F-05 and F-06 just prior to the 2007 Outback Challenge. Note the large span flaps which reduce the landing speed considerably. F-06 now resides in Florida USA and has done some excellent work since..
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
 |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Size and Weight 