Super RAAVEN

Platform Specifications

Type Fixed-Wing
Wingspan size                                          4.6 meters
Base Configuration Weight                      21 lbs
Speed Range                                           17 m/s cruise; 20 m/s (dash)
Build Materials                                          EPP foam, Coroplast, carbon fiber 

Operating Conditions*

Max sustained wind speed aloft                30 m/s
Max ground wind (gust or sustained)        15 m/s
Flight ceiling                                               5.5 km MSL
Operational altitude range (typical)           30-760 m
Endurance                                                 Up to 1.5 hr

Measurement Specifications

Thermodynamic variables:
Temperature (accuracy, resolution)          ±0.3 K, ±0.01 K 
Relative Humidity (accuracy, resolution)  ±3%, 0.1%
Pressure (accuracy, resolution)                 ±0.2 mbar, ±0.01mbar

Wind (3D):
Speed                                                        ±0.25 m/s
Direction                                                   ±0.5°

Data rate                                                   10 Hz 

*Flight operations are also contigent on FAA and agency specific policies and regulations.