GT-380 RPAS

Remotely Piloted Aircraft System

Aircraft Specifications

Performance
Endurance 4 hours
Cruise Speed 90 knots
Max Speed 180 kts
Max Ceiling 10,000 feet
Normal Cruise Altitude 1000 - 5,000 feet
Range 100 nautical miles
Takeoff/Landing Speed 35 knots (STOL-Capable)
Max Payload Capacity 25 lbs total
Airframe
Type Single Engine, Tractor, V-Tail
Engine 62-150cc Single or Dual Cylinder (gasoline)
Construction Modular, Compression Molded Composite
Landing Gear Fixed or Retractable w/suspension
Wingspan 8'7"
Length 6'3"
Height 2'9"
Weight 35 lbs (dry/no payload) / 65 lbs (wet/max payload)
Features & Options
  • Gapless flight control surfaces
  • Generator (300 watts)
  • Trailing Edge Flaps
  • LED Navigation & Landing Lights
  • Reconfigurable for all autopilots
  • Forward Look Camera (FLC)
  • IR Night Landing System (IRNLS) (optional)
Payload Options
  • Centerline Fuselage Payload (15 lbs)
  • Wing Payload Stations (2) (optional - 5 lbs each)
  • Wing Fuel Tanks (optional)
GT-380 Side View
GT-380 Front View

Operational Capabilities

The GT-380 RPAS is a modular unmanned aircraft system designed to fulfill multi-role applications in the short field takeoff and landing environment. The aircraft incorporates multiple high-lift devices and "all-composite" construction to enable flight operations in confined rural and urban areas.

With the high-lift devices stowed, the specially-designed laminar-flow airfoil allows the GT-380 to cruise in excess of 100 knots, reducing the "base to on-scene" flight time and extending its range. The fixed landing gear includes a rugged shock suspension system and steerable nosewheel, providing a robust capability in rough-field operations. Brakes are optional on the main wheels.

The powerplant is an air-cooled, single cylinder engine. An optional powerplant is a dual cylinder engine that incorporates an electric starter for inflight start and a generator system capable of 300 watts of inflight power. An internal 1 gallon fuel supply and wing station fuel can provide endurance exceeding 3 hours and 100 nautical miles. On-site assembly, launch, and operation are accomplished with only 2 personnel in 30 minutes or less.

NOTE: The GT-380 RPAS completed initial flight testing in July 2015 and final flight testing in April 2016 to validate performance specifications.