LAUNCHERS

Pneumatic Low-Energy Launch Ramp

The PKR family consists of portable, microprocessor-controlled pneumatic launch systems designed to launch UAV systems by catapult in a safe, fast and repeatable way. Three variants are offered: PKR20 for UAVs up to 20 kg, PKR30 for UAVs up to 30 kg and PKR50 for heavy-class UAVs up to 50 kg. All systems feature tank pressure monitoring and emergency stop functions; setup and teardown are performed by 2 operators.

PKR20

UAVs up to 20 kg

PKR30

UAVs up to 30 kg

PKR50

Heavy-class UAVs up to 50 kg
PKR20 Pneumatic Low-Energy Launch RampPKR20
PKR30 Pneumatic Low-Energy Launch RampPKR30
PKR50 Pneumatic Low-Energy Launch RampPKR50
Technical Comparison

PKR20 · PKR30 · PKR50

FeaturePKR20PKR30PKR50
Max. UAV Weight (MTOW)20 kg30 kg50 kg
Rail / Launch Length4.5 / 4 m4.5 / 4 m4.5 / 4 m
Launch Angle11°11°11°
Launch Energy~7 kJ10 kJ20 kJ
Launch Speed> 80 km/h> 80 km/h> 80 km/h
Pressure> 8 bar> 8 bar> 8 bar
Nominal Setup Time< 10 min< 10 min< 10 min
Power12V / 40A12V / 60A12V / 110A*
Tank Capacity40 L60 L2 × 60 L
Number of Transport Cases223
Operating Temperature-10°C / +50°C-10°C / +50°C-10°C / +50°C
ControlMCU Controlled, Wired RemoteMCU Controlled, Wired RemoteMCU Controlled, Wired Remote

* PKR50 power: 110A for the first 3-4 minutes, 60A is sufficient afterwards.

Mission Capabilities

Consecutive Launches
Microprocessor-Controlled Pressure Regulation