Ultra-Endurance UAV Using Hybrid Concepts

CRG and Scaled Composites present the Air Force with the opportunity to obtain an ultra-endurance UAV capable of flying for 10 to 12 days at medium altitude for persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. CRG's track record of innovation in power and propulsion systems coupled with Scaled Composites’ world renowned experience in long endurance composite aircraft design, analysis, manufacturing, and flight testing positions the proposing team for successful implementation of an ultra-endurance UAV meeting Air Force operational needs. The aircraft concept, refined during the Phase I program, leverages advanced power and control technologies and extremely lightweight composite structures for achieving over 10 days of endurance. CRG is confident that an optimized combination of the technology elements used here will overcome the unique challenges presented by ultra-endurance ISR missions, as supported by the Phase I trade studies and historical data provided by Scaled.