PATHUM
Product descripton: PATHUM by RV Connex
Real-time Intelligence, Targeting, and Rapid Deployment for Any Terrain
Missions
Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Target Tracking
Operational Objectives:
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Conduct low-altitude reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence on enemy positions, terrain, and potential threats.
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Identify and mark potential targets for precision strikes or artillery support.
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Monitor areas for potential threats to friendly forces.
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Assess the effectiveness of strikes and provide post-strike imagery or video.
Operational Environment:
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Tactical operations in urban, rural, and desert landscapes.
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Daylight and nighttime operations, including low visibility and inclement weather conditions.
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Deployment within 15–30 km of the front line, with a 30 km operational radius from the Ground Control Station (GCS).
Key Features & Benefits
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Real-time Intelligence: Operates at low to medium altitudes, capturing crucial real-time intelligence on enemy positions, terrain features, and potential threats.
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Target Acquisition: Excels in identifying and marking potential targets for precision strikes or artillery support, ensuring mission success and minimizing collateral damage.
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Force Protection: Actively monitors areas for potential threats to friendly forces — such as ambushes, IEDs, or hostile movements.
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Versatile Operational Capabilities: Built for deployment in high-risk tactical environments including urban, rural, and desert landscapes.
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Rapid/Flexible Deployment: Offers flexible deployment options across diverse theaters of operation.
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Runway Independent: Bungee catapult launcher requiring only a small cleared area of 5×5 meters; parachute recovery requires a cleared area of about 10×10 meters.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value |
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| Wingspan | 2.74 m |
| Length | 1 m |
| Empty Frame Weight | 5 kg |
| Maximum Take-off Weight | 15 kg |
| Cruise Speed | 45 kts (23.4 m/s) |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | 2 kg |
| Maximum Speed | 50 kts (25.8 m/s) |
| Datalink | Up to 30 km |
| Endurance | 120 min |
| Take-off | Catapult |
| Service Ceiling | 10,000 ft |
| Recovery | Parachute |