Eurosatory 2018 : Ziyan electric helicopter drone for attack and surveillance.

The Zhuhai-based Chinese company Ziyan is specialized namely in remotely controlled, multi-purpose helicopter drones. At Eurosatory 2018, it displays a model that draws everybody’s attention: it’s called “Blue Fish”.

Ziyan "Blue Fish" helicoptere drone with fake mortar grenades hanged under the belly (Picture source: Army Recognition)

This remotely-controlled helicopter drone is displayed with simulated small mortar grenades vertically hanged under the drone’s belly to clearly indicated a potential attack role. As explained by Noé Wang, Ziyan vice-president, it can also carry other armaments, like a machine gun or light rockets, or surveillance and detection devices.

The flight endurance can reach one hour, depending on the payload that can reach 20 kg. It can fly with force-7 winds, at a maximum altitude of 5,100 meters.