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The Portuguese Air Force has a problem with its drones, intended for forest surveillance in fire fighting. Of the 12 equipment purchased, only 4 work with gas. The drones, which cost a total of 4.5 million euros, are Ogassa VTOL models and present several technical problems, namely taking off and landing vertically.
However, the Portuguese Navy has also acquired one of these VTOL models which is causing problems. In total, the Navy has already spent 858 thousand euros on the equipment, but like the Air Force, it also has takeoff and landing problems, fundamental functions for its tasks.
The Portuguese Navy bought a drone by the thousands that has problems
The Portuguese Navy bought a drone of the same model as those already acquired by the Portuguese Air Force (FAP), called Ogassa VTOL (vertical take-off and landing, or vertical take-off and landing).
But if the FAP team already has some technical problems, the Navy drone is also showing difficulties in the function of landing and taking off vertically. These characteristics are fundamental for the needs of the navy, that is, in the use of drones on ships.
The information is advanced by the Diário de Notícias, which also adds that the Navy's drone was acquired in several direct contracts totaling 858 thousand euros. The value includes the drone, three command and control systems and two studios. In turn, the Air Force drones were significantly cheaper and cost around 375,000 euros each.
Watch the video of the Ogassa VTOL drone in action:
For now, the Portuguese Navy has not yet ruled on the matter.
Technical specifications of the Ogassa VTOL drone
It is a very large drone, measuring 2.5 meters long, 4.2 meters wide and 1.1 meters high.
The Ogassa VTOL reaches a range of 100 km and has a resistance of between 6 to 8 hours. It is also capable of reaching 2,438 meters of altitude.
At cruising speed it reaches 51 knots, with a maximum speed of 70 knots.
The drone's tank is capable of carrying 11 liters of fuel and runs on gasoline. In addition, it also has an electric power generator on board.
This model then uses the vertical take-off and landing system, achieving a maximum takeoff weight of 36kg and a maximum payload of 5kg.
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