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Zero emission silent aircraft (Zesar)
Flying without a pilot is a new trend for search, rescue and reconnaissance missions. The main reason for this is to prevent risking the life of people, which makes it safer and cheaper. Until now, unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAV) are inefficient vehicles.
Either they are slow and have a small range, or they are expensive and contribute considerably to the pollution. To improve these features Zesar has been designed, an abbreviation for Zero Emission Silent Aircraft Realisation. The aircraft looks like a bird, because the wings of the plane are blended into the body. Also the span of 1,5 metres contributes to this comparison. |
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One of the biggest advantages of the Zesar is that it has a high aerodynamic efficiency and it flies on very efficient batteries. It can reach 1000 kilometers, attain a cruise speed of 300kmh and does not emit any toxic fumes during flight. The propeller, which is the biggest noise source on the aircraft, is also designed innovatively such that it is unnoticeable to the human ear. This makes Zesar a forerunner of future green manned aircraft. Zesar is a perfect reconnaissance UAV for the military, naval and air force because it is silent, fast, has a long range and it will not be spotted on the radar. Zesar gives us a preview of what aviation will look like 20 years from now.
