Cardinal II
National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology
Cardinal II from Taiwan, produced by National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology Introduce: This is a small hand-launched drone that is designed for intelligence gathering, surveillance, tactical reconnaissance, and target acquisition capabilities. It has a modular design and a digital data link that can communicate with a ground control system. It can fly autonomously or by remote control, and can return home and land safely in case of communication failure. It is developed by NCSIST, a Taiwanese institute. • Type Small size unmanned aircraft system. • Development The Cardinal II UAS has been developed and improved from its original prototype Cardinal I since 2009 with better payload design, digital data link, and automatic tracking antenna system. • Description Cardinal II UAS is used to support and reinforce the surveillance, reconnaissance, and target acquisition capabilities for battalion level combat troops to acquire real-time precise target location. • Specifications Size：L 1.9 m W 1.3m H 0.35 m Weight：5.5 kg Cruise speed：55 km/hr Endurance：60 mins. Power：Brushless electric motor Recovery：Parachute • Status The Republic of China Marine has ordered 5 sets of Cardinal II UAS which is scheduled to deliver before the end of 2016.
