New Art Model UAV

New Art Model UAVs are Chinese UAVs developed by Kunming Blimp Xin-Yi (meaning New Art) Model Co., Ltd. (New Art Model, 昆明飞艇新艺模型有限公司). Originally a successful model aircraft company, New Art Model has recently expanded its business into UAV arena by developing UAVs based on its experience of model aircraft.

Unmanned blimp
Role	UAV
National origin	China
Manufacturer	Kunming New Art Model Co., Ltd. (New Art Model)
Designer	New Art Model
First flight	2012
Introduction	2012
Status	In service
Primary user	China

Unmanned blimp

As of end of 2013, two UAVs developed by New Art Model are marketed, and both are twin engine unmanned blimps, and they are intended for various aerial photography, survey and industrial missions.

Model	6.5 m class[1]	7.2 m class[2]
Max take-off weight (kg)	10.5	14
Length (m)	6.5	7.2 – 7.5
width (m)	1.6	1.8 – 1.875
Height (m)	2.05	2.3 – 2.35
Power plant	Methanol fuel	Gasoline
Engine (cc)	15	30 or 35
Payload (kg)	6	13 - 15
Volume (sq m)	9	13
Typical operating altitude (m)	400	500
Ceiling (km)	2.5	4

See also

List of unmanned aerial vehicles of the People's Republic of China

References

1. 6.5 m class unmanned blimp
2. 7.2 m class unmanned blimp