October 23, 2023 | Sergey Litvinov

Successful Testing of Electron 7 New Parachute Recovery System

UVR LLC flight test station professionals have successfully tested a new version of the UAV Electron 7 parachute recovery system, designed to prevent the UAV from causing damage to people and infrastructure in emergency situations, as well as to significantly reduce the possible damage to the UAV itself.

The main difference between this version of the recovery system is the implementation of the algorithm of the UAV’s descent after release of the parachute in the normal position with landing on the chassis, and not on the front part of the fairing.

The new design ensures the integrity of the elements of the supporting system, fairing and tail boom with the tail rotor during landing. The parachute is released both automatically (when the system reacts on critical flight parameters or failures of certain elements) and manually (at the operator’s command from the control unit).

System characteristics:

– minimum application height – 50 m,

– UAV descent speed – 5.0 m/s.

Successful Testing of Electron 7 New Parachute Recovery System

Improving the parachute recovery system of Electron 7 has become the company’s next step towards obtaining a type certificate, as well as confirmation of our competencies in the development and production of unmanned aerial vehicles.

October 3, 2023 | Sergey Litvinov

UVR LLC Participates in Celebration of the 90th Anniversary of the University of Civil Protection of the Belarusian Ministry for Emergency Situations

On September 28, 2023 UVR LLC took part in events dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the University of Civil Protection of the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus.

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As part of the anniversary celebration events that took place at the training ground of the University branch “Institute of Retraining and Professional Development” (Svetlaya Roshcha, Borisov district) methods of elimination of the consequences of man-made disasters, as well as modern technical means used by the rescuers, were shown to the guests and representatives of the foreign delegations.

UVR LLC and UE ATOMTEX (the only enterprises of the real sector of the economy invited to participate in the event) presented their developments in this area, including the common product – an airborne radiation detection complex RMG-AT2000 carried by the UAV Electron 7.

At the same time, UVR LLC demonstrated a number of payloads designed to meet the needs of the Ministry for Emergency Situations (devices for delivering oxygen cylinders and fire extinguishing capsules, a loudspeaker, a searchlight, gyro-stabilized video cameras, etc.).

UVR LLC Participates in Celebration of the 90th Anniversary of the University of Civil Protection of the Belarusian Ministry for Emergency Situations

Also, the administration of the branch “Institute of Retraining and Advanced Training” rewarded the representatives of UVR LLC with certificates of honor from the University of Civil Protection for their active participation in the special exercise of rescue units of the CSTO countries “Skala (Rock) 2023”. This act confirmed the positive dynamics in the development of cooperation between the company and the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus.

September 7, 2023 | Sergey Litvinov

UVR LLC Participates in the CSTO Firefighters and Rescuers Exercise “Skala 2023”

On September 5 this year UVR LLC took part in a special exercise of the rescue units of the CSTO countries “Skala (Rock) 2023”, the active phase of which took place at the training ground of the “Institute of Retraining and Professional Development”, a branch of the University of Civil Protection of the Ministry for Emergency Situations of the Republic of Belarus (v. Svetlaya Roshcha, Borisov District, Minsk Region). At this stage of the exercise Belarusian rescuers together with the colleagues from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan, demonstrated the fulfilment of rescue operations during the liquidation of the consequences of a radiation accident:

https://eng.belta.by/society/view/smooth-actions-of-csto-rescue-workers-at-skala-2023-exercise-in-minsk-oblast-praised-161501-2023/

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As part of the demonstration of the use of aviation by the rescuers of the Ministry for Emergency Situations, the specialists of UVR LLC performed flights of the UAV “Electron 7” equipped with the radiation monitoring system RMG-AT2000 manufactured by UE “ATOMTEX” (Minsk).

UVR LLC Participates in the CSTO Firefighters and Rescuers Exercise "Skala 2023"

The demonstration flights were preceded by a report made by a representative of UE “ATOMTEX” for specialists in radiation and chemical protection on the use of the airborne complex RMG-AT2000 with the UAV “Electron 7”.

The participation of UVR LLC in an international exercise has demonstrated an increase in interest in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles by rescue services of various countries, the possibility of deepening cooperation between our company and the structures of the Ministries for Emergency Situations of the CSTO member countries, as well as an increase in UVR brand recognition among potential users and customers in the EAEU countries.

September 5, 2023 | Sergey Litvinov

Successful tests of the UAV Electron 7 with a payload of our own production for video monitoring in the thermal imaging range

Specialists of the UVR LLC flight test station have completed the tests of the UAV Electron 7 with a payload of our own design and production – a gyro-stabilized suspension equipped with a domestic thermal imaging module. The payload showed efficient and stable operation in various conditions of use (day and night flights, changes in altitude, range, terrain, etc.).

Flight tests were preceded by the joint work of the electronics and software development departments to adapt the thermal camera to the Gimbal control system and to the UAV operating software.

Successful tests of the UAV Electron 7 with a payload of our own production for video monitoring in the thermal imaging range

The main characteristics of the used thermal imager model:

– type of matrix detector: microbolometric,

– spectral range: 7-14 microns,

– module resolution: 640×480,

– matrix step: 17 microns.

Lens:

– focal length: 30 mm,

– aperture: 0.8,

– field of view (DxH): 12.4×9.3^o.

Important advantages of this payload are its high degree of import substitution (more than 90 percent of the materials and components used are of domestic production) as well as its optimal price-quality ratio.

At customer’s request, it is possible to use domestic thermal imaging modules and optical systems with a higher resolution and improved performance characteristics for the production of similar products.

The device can be used for detecting fires, searching for oil spills, damage to pipelines and power lines, for monitoring traffic of people and migrations of wild animals, as well as for solving other tasks related to the identification of heat-contrasting objects.

July 6, 2023 | Sergey Litvinov

Completion of the Next Stage of Mi-2 Helicopter Conversion

UVR LLC has completed one of the most difficult stages of work on the conversion of a piloted Mi-2 helicopter into an unmanned aerial vehicle with a payload of more than 1000 kg. As part of the implementation of this project, our team installed and adapted servo drives for controlling the swashplate and tail rotor, installed sensors for monitoring the operation parameters of the power plant and helicopter transmission, pneumatic system, fuel system, as well as installed special onboard equipment and carried out its integration with original onboard systems of the basic helicopter.

Currently, the installation of the autopilot unit, control boards, modem for data transmission, course cameras is being carried out. After the completion of these phase, the company’s specialists will begin ground and flight tests.

Completion of the Next Stage of Mi-2 Helicopter Conversion

The conversion of the Mi-2 helicopter into UAV is becoming increasingly important due to the constant growth of the market demand for unmanned air carriers of heavy cargo and flying cranes. This particular helicopter model was one of the most widely produced and technically successful and has optimal dimensions and takeoff weight. These factors determine the prospects of converting this particular helicopter into a drone.

June 16, 2023 | Sergey Litvinov

Next Step in Cooperation with China

UVR LLC took part in the Third Belarusian-Chinese Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum “New Tracks for the Development of Interstate Entrepreneurship”, which was held on June 15-16, 2023 on the territory of the Scientific and Technological Park “Polytechnic” of the Belarusian National Technical University.

UVR LLC presented its heavy unmanned helicopter “COMBO” as part of the seminar-presentation of joint projects and proposals for cooperation “Breakthrough Technologies”, as well as the conversion of manned helicopters into drones and the prospects for use of this technology at China’s market.

Reports and presentations were made in form of a videoconference between BNTU, Minsk and Shanghai University.

At the same time, demonstration flights of the UAVs “COMBO” and “Electron 7” were carried out for representatives of the PRC business circles at “Kukhtichi” airfield. The guests highly appreciated the potential of the company and expressed their interest in further cooperation. Currently, agriculture, construction and energy are the most interesting and promising segments of Chinese market for heavy UAVs. The use of heavy weight UAVs like “COMBO” in these areas of business activity becomes more timely and relevant than ever!

June 7, 2023 | Sergey Litvinov

Participation in the demonstration exercise of the Ministry for Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) of Russia

From May 31 to June 03, UVR LLC took part in a large-scale demonstration exercise at the training ground of the Noginsk Rescue Center of the Russian Ministry for Emergency Situations (EMERCOM), organized as part of the international exhibition “Integrated Safety & Security 2023” – https://en.mchs.gov.ru/for-mass-media/novosti/5031880

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The exercise involved more than 900 people and 170 units of various types of machinery and equipment including helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles and specialized robotic systems. More than 90 representatives from 24 countries and six international organizations visited the event to witness the Russian rescuers performing various tasks.

During the exercises, emergency situations were simulated and their liquidation was carried out with the use of various technical means including manned and unmanned aerial vehicles.

The UVR team conducted demonstration flights of the UAV “Electron 7” in simulated emergency situations, performing a number of tasks including alerting of citizens using a loudspeaker and delivering a 7 kg cargo onto the roof of a building in fire. Despite the difficult conditions for the use of UAVs, the flight missions were completed accurately and timely.

Participation in the demonstration exercise of the Ministry for Emergency Situations (EMERCOM) of Russia

Participation in the exercise became a landmark event for the company and confirmed its high competence in the development and production of light helicopter-type UAVs. The next stage of the cooperation between UVR LLC and the EMERCOM of Russia will be the approbation and testing of the UAV “Electron 7” by special units of the Ministry in real conditions.

May 29, 2023 | Sergey Litvinov

UVR LLC at HeliRussia 2023

UVR LLC took part in the International Helicopter Industry Exhibition HeliRussia 2023 – https://helirussia.ru/

The event was held from 18 to 20 May at the Crocus Expo IEC, Krasnogorsk, Moscow Region. The exhibition was organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.

HeliRussia is the only specialized exhibition in Russia, where the entire range of products and services of the national helicopter industry is presented: from design and production to operation, maintenance and repair.

The exhibition was attended by:

– leading enterprises in the helicopter industry of the Russian Federation, such as Russian Helicopters JSC, United Engine Corporation JSC, Aerospace Equipment Corporation, etc.;

– developers, manufacturers and operators of unmanned aerial systems and payloads;

– scientific institutions and educational institutes, training centers, among which are the Moscow Aviation Institute, Kazan National Research Technical University named after A. N. Tupolev;

– aircraft repair, trade and service enterprises.

Among the visitors of the exhibition were representatives of organizations operating helicopters, both manned and unmanned, government agencies and officers of foreign states diplomatic missions.

UVR LLC presented a light helicopter-type UAV “Electron 7” with various payload options and its technological solutions. Also, a presentation of the scientific and technical potential of the company was made.

The company’s developments and competencies in the field of converting manned aircraft into unmanned aerial vehicles aroused high interest among the organizations involved in design, manufacturing and operation of aerial vehicles and equipment. The company received a number of proposals for cooperation.

May 15, 2023 | Sergey Litvinov

Participation in the Forum at the Belarusian State Aviation Academy

UVR LLC took part in the work of the III International Scientific and Practical Forum “Methods, instruments for quality control and diagnostics of the state of objects. Training stands and equipment” – https://bgaa.by/news/otkrytie-iii-mezhdunarodnogo-nauchno-prakticheskogo-foruma

The event was held on May 04-05 in Minsk on the territory of the Belarusian State Aviation Academy. Important parts of the event were the exposition dedicated to the Belarusian manufacturers of unmanned aerial vehicles and the thematic session “Prospects for the Development and Features of Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.”

The form was attended by:

– representatives of state structures of the Republic of Belarus;

– representatives of diplomatic missions of several countries;

– organizations – developers and manufacturers of unmanned aerial systems and payloads;

– dealers and manufacturers of diagnostic equipment and control devices.

UVR LLC presented its light helicopter type UAV “Electron 7” with various payload options, as well as other developments of the company.

Participation in the Forum at the Belarusian State Aviation Academy

During the event BSAA and UVR LLC signed an agreement on cooperation in the scientific and technical field.

April 28, 2023 | Sergey Litvinov

Participation in “Unmanned Aviation 2023” Conference

UVR LLC took part in the X^-th Eurasian International Conference “Unmanned Aviation – 2023”

The event was held on April 20 in Moscow. The conference was organized by the Center for Strategic Developments in Civil Aviation (CSR GA).

“Unmanned Aviation – 2023” is the largest business platform for professional discussion of international trends and innovative solutions, issues of regulatory and technical regulation of unmanned aircraft systems.

The conference was attended by:

– representatives of federal and regional authorities, government structures of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus;

– developers, manufacturers and operators of unmanned aircraft systems and payloads (aerial survey equipment, meteorological, geophysical equipment, high-speed wireless data transmission systems, etc.);

– scientific and educational institutions, training centers;

– enterprises of various sectors of economy interested in the use of unmanned aircraft.

Participation in “Unmanned Aviation 2023” Conference

UVR LLC presented a model of a light helicopter type UAV “Electron 7” with various variants of payloads and technological solutions, and also, the scientific and technical potential of the company.

The company’s developments aroused high interest among representatives of aerial vehicles operating organizations, as well as manufacturers of specialized equipment (infrared cameras, laser rangefinders, etc.). The special attention of the company’s stand guests was attracted by a radio modem for telemetric data transmission, designed by UVR.

The reports of the conference participants repeatedly noted the high level of development of unmanned aviation in the Republic of Belarus, the availability of the relevant legislation and of highly qualified personnel capable of not only developing, manufacturing and operating various types of UAVs, but also conducting the necessary training for operators.

The conference once again confirmed that the UVR brand has become known and recognizable among operators of unmanned aircraft systems and other players of the unmanned aviation market.