The Serçe-1 is a multi-rotor, fully autonomous unmanned aerial system developed by Aselsan. It is designed for reconnaissance, surveillance, and intelligence missions, as well as for collecting traffic information and border security. Distinguished by its high payload capacity and capability to operate in harsh conditions, the Serçe-1 is equipped with an integrated camera that facilitates both day and night operations.

System Features

Weight and Flight Time: Serçe-1 weighs less than 6.5 kg and offers a flight time of over 30 minutes with a 1 kg payload.

Speed and Range: It has a cruising speed of 45 km/h and a standard communication range of 3 km, extendable to over 5 km.

Altitude and Design Features: With a maximum operational altitude of 10,000 feet, it features foldable arms and a redundant motor structure. It is equipped with a laser-assisted landing system and target-locking capability.

Autopilot Features

• It facilitates autonomous takeoff and landing, as well as fully autonomous navigation.
• Capabilities include single-point target setting, waypoint tracking, and in-flight mission plan modification.
• It features automatic return-to-home on link loss and intelligent battery management for safe operations.

Environmental Conditions

• Operable in temperatures ranging from -20°C to +52°C and withstands winds up to 54 km/h.
• It has an IP52 protection rating, making it resilient in various environmental conditions.

Payload

• Equipped with a 3-axis gyro-stabilized gimbal.
• Fusion image processing technology allows simultaneous thermal and daytime camera imaging.
• An optional hyperspectral camera can be added.

Ground Control Station

• Supports military-type tactical maps and facilitates mission planning and storage.
• Integrable with portable ground station systems and command and control systems.
• Offers digital network-based communication and near-real-time video viewing and recording capabilities.