The advanced drone is equipped with modern combat features and weapons, offering a medium flight range with the ability to operate for up to 30 hours. It is designed to carry a payload of 1,650 kilograms and is outfitted with domestically developed avionics and a cutting-edge flight control system.
An expert on the occasion lauded Shahpar III as a significant milestone.
The Shahpar-II Block II, a medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aircraft, features an armed capability. It boasts a modular airframe design combining advanced composite and metallic materials, improving both its aerodynamics and structural integrity.
Key features of the Shahpar system include autonomous takeoff and landing, a robust autopilot system, user-friendly software for mission planning and management, reliable data links, and the flexibility to integrate various types of electro-optical (EO) payload.