Russian Helicopters BAS-200 becomes first UAV in MAKS 2021 flight program.

JSC Russian Helicopters, part of State Corporation Rostec, has presented its new project, the BAS-200, at MAKS-2021 International Aviation and Space show. BAS-200 became the first UAV that took part in MAKS 2021 flight program.

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BAS-200 UAV (Picture source: Rostec)

The maximum take-off weight for the BAS-200 is 200 kg. Capable of speeds of up to 160 km/h, it can carry a payload of up to 50 kg. The BAS-200 can fly for up to 4 hours at altitudes of up to 3,900 meters. Visitors to MAKS-2021 can also see the ground control station, which will allow operators to control the drone at a distance of up to 100 km. With a length of 3.90 meters, the UAV is 1.20 meters high.

The BAS-200 may be used to carry out a wide range of tasks: monitoring, cargo delivery, search and rescue operations, agricultural work etc. Flight tests are being conducted, and the BAS-200 project is being taken forward by the Mil and Kamov National Helicopter Centre, part of JSC Russian Helicopters.

BAS-200 UAV (Picture source: Rostec)