With the aim of enhancing maritime surveillance and control capabilities, the Brazilian company Stella Tecnologia is advancing with the testing of the Albatroz unmanned aerial system, a platform designed for naval patrol missions, which will be evaluated from the helicopter carrier NAM Atlântico of the Brazilian Navy.
Before conducting these embarked trials, the drone developed by the Rio de Janeiro-based company is being tested from the Portobello Farm airfield. The initial flight test phase of the Albatroz aimed to calibrate flight systems and collect telemetry data, followed by specifically planned operations to validate the aircraft’s performance under real conditions, according to the company.
Upon completion of this testing phase, Stella Tecnologia and the Brazilian Navy will begin the full integration of the drone with the onboard systems of the NAM Atlântico, marking a milestone in the incorporation of unmanned aircraft into Brazilian naval operations.
The Albatroz is a versatile and efficient aerial platform designed to operate both from ships and improvised runways of less than 150 meters. It has a maximum takeoff weight of 150 kg, a length of 4 meters, and a wingspan of 7 meters.
Its 22 hp engine allows it to carry a payload of between 5 and 30 kg, with an endurance of up to 24 hours of continuous flight. Its data link range varies between 150 and 250 km, and it can carry multiple sensors, making it a key tool for maritime surveillance and reconnaissance in strategically important areas.
Image credits: Stella
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