Iranian flying robots help secure borders

Researchers at Iran Science and Technology Park have developed a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) robot which can help secure borders and aid environmental protection specialists for better protection of the environment.
Alireza Kargar, a researcher in the project, provided comments on the 4-rotor helicopters capabilities and said that “we developed VTOL robots in the 40-cm class with 4 and the 50-cm class with 6 stable rotors during the project.”

“The robot enjoys 4 engines in the 4-rotor and 6 engines in the 5-rotor class, and the robot is equipped with a GPS box, and hence it can identify its rout,” he added. “The lithium-polymer battery provides energy for the robot, and landing gears are flexible and both classes of the robot can carry loads.”

“The VTOL robot can find applications in aerial imaging, aerial patrolling in military operations, of telecommunication equipment signal transfer at critical times, inspection of energy conveyance lines, remote protection of critical points in borders without threatening military staff, and protection of environment and protected areas without the need to enter them.” said the project researcher, as the robots applications.