Dragonfly Pictures Dragonfly DP-4

Dragonfly Pictures Dragonfly DP-4

The DP-4 is an early rotary wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) produced in 1992. It was designed to be operated by a two-man team as an autonomous system that could provide tactical reconnaissance, surveillance, and targeting information to small forward deployed units of the U.S. miltary.

The aircraft’s endurance was two hours and its approximate cost was $135,000.

Dragonfly Pictures of Essington, PA continues to develop UAV’s for military and commercial applications. It was founded by Michael Piasecki, son of helicopter pioneer Frank Piasecki.

Aircraft Specifications
Length8.5 ft
Height2.75 ft
Width2.0 ft
Diameter of Rotor8.5 ft
Endurance2 hrs
Max Speed70 mph
Cruise Speed45 mph
Max Altitude10,000 ft
Empty Weight90 lbs
Payload45 lbs
Acquisition SourceDragonfly Pictures

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