Launching took place during the Defense and Security Fair in Rio de Janeiro
The Brazilian company Akaer exhibited, during LAAD, a new family of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (or UAS – Unmanned Aerial System), which are in different stages of development and conceptual maturity. The novelty is one of Akaer’s trump cards during its participation in the most important Defense and Security trade show in Latin America, LAAD, which took place between April 11 and 14, in Rio de Janeiro.
Since 2019, Akaer has been developing Unmanned Aircraft Systems solutions, as required by international customers. One example is the Albatross, a system composed of a 1000 kg basic weight Class 3 aircraft, ground control center and communication system. The Albatross was designed for maritime patrol and aerial reconnaissance missions. However, as a result of market demand, the model has recently been adjusted for an armament payload of up to 320 kg.
“Osprey”, the new UAV from Akaer
As a result of several contacts with the Armed Forces, users of this type of system, Akaer developed the design of a version of a single-engine UAS system called “Osprey” (Osprey). This single-engine aircraft features a mission profile very similar to its big brother, the Albatross.
The Osprey is designed for the mission of maritime or land-based aerial reconnaissance, and light ground attack. The aircraft features high commonality with the Albatross, which allows for mission and fleet operational cost optimization.
Both Albatross and Osprey share the same ground and communication systems AKR-HA, Akaer’s new concept for missions in the stratosphere.
Always with a keen eye for future market demands, Akaer is aiming for a new step: creating an aircraft capable of flying above 50,000 feet (15 km) with the ability to perform sensing missions and possibly communications relay.
This type of aircraft is particularly important in military missions to support UAV operations beyond the horizon. With much lower cost than a satellite and much better electromagnetic signal latency, the HAPS (High Altitude – Pseudo Satellite) is a necessity for a country with the land and ocean surface of Brazil.
*** Translated by the DEFCONPress FYI Team ***