The ZALA 421-06 is an unmanned aerial vehicle helicopter designed and produced by Izhevsk-based ZALA Aero. This helicopter was developed in 2007–2008. In June, 2008 ZALA 421-06 was transferred to Russian Ministry of the Interior. This UAV can fly by program (in fully autonomous mode) and in manual mode.[1][2][3]

Zala 421-06

Specifications

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Physical:

  • Range: 40 km max
  • Flight duration: 0.5 h
  • Power unit: internal combustion engine
  • Cruising speed – 54 km/h
  • Maximum speed – 89 km/h
  • Maximum flight altitude - 4000 m above sea level
  • Size: 0,4 m ×1,57 m ×0,67 m
  • Main rotor diameter - 1,77 m
  • Payload weight - 3.5 kg max
  • Takeoff/landing: vertical

Payload:

  • Color Video camera 550 TVL
  • Infrared camera 320*240 pixels
  • Photo camera 10 megapixels

References

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  1. ^ Franceschi-Bicchierai, Lorenzo (25 July 2012). "Report: Russia is stockpiling drones to spy on street protests". CNN.
  2. ^ "Zala Aero «Zala 421-06»" (in Russian).
  3. ^ "Zala 421-06" (in Russian).
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