YOUR EYE IN THE SKY

Strength - Endurance - Reliability

A fixed-wing UAV that delivers

DRAGON MK3 OVERVIEW

  • Wingspan: 3.8m
  • Length: 3.0m
  • Weight: 30kg (approx)
  • Fuel capacity: 6.5-11 Litres
  • Fuel consumption (cruising): 0.5litres/hr
  • Operational Range: 1,000+ km
  • Payload: optimal 10kg, maximum 15kg
  • Engine: 120cc 4 stroke petrol
  • Engine control: Fuel injection ECU
  • Prop: 28×14 – 3 blade carbon fibre

Endurance

  • Maximum 13 hours flying time
  • Up to 1,000 Kilometres flight range
  • 150 Kilometre radio data telemetry
  • Unlimited satellite range

Flexible Payload

  • Payload agnostic
  • Payloads – up to 25 kilos
  • Protected space for sensitive payloads
  • Payloads internally or externally mounted

Agile

  • Launch & land on most flat surfaces with wheels
  • Skids can replace wheels for uneven ground
  • Landing distance with skids is just 10 metres
  • Take off with launcher is only 6 meters
Efficiency – Powerful ‘PUSHER’ British engine

Secure

  • Software integrity – no back door
  • SIGINT frequency scanning or mobile phone IMSI grabber

Adaptable

  • Super compact take-off from a launcher
  • Launcher can be mounted on a flat-bed vehicle
  • Interchangeable fuel tanks:  6, 12 or 16 litre fuel tank
  • Effective day or night

Robust

  • Proven and reliable
  • Flying since 2007
  • NATO approved
  • 10,000 feet (> 3 kilometres) proven altitude

Value for money – per mile

APPLICATIONS

Security Surveillance

Offshore/Onshore, Intelligence, Reconnaissance, ISR, Border Security

Aeromagnetic Surveying

Meteorological, Oil, Gas and Minerals, Mapping

Conservation

Wildlife Data, Poaching, Deterrence, Mapping

Military/Police

Front line supply, Reconnaissance, Tactical Ops

Humanitarian

Air drops, Emergency Supplies, Search & Rescue

Industrial Grade LiDAR

Kinematic LiDAR system, integrated IMU/GNSS survey-grade accuracy

Aerial Photography

Hi-Resolution Photography, Thermal Imaging, Pipeline Monitoring

Air Pollution Monitoring

Methane, Sulphur, Nitrogen Emissions Monitoring

MEET THE TEAM

BCB International

Expert Supply, Distribution and Delivery

Exclusive distributor of Dragon MK3 worldwide

  • Established in 1854
  • 60 years supplying UK Ministry of Defence (MoD)
  • 30+ years supplying the United Nations (UN)
  • Approved NATO supplier
  • Export sales in over 50 countries
  • Supplier to Security Services, Police, Ministry of Justice, Maritime & Coastguard Agency, French MoD, US Department Homeland Security
  • BCB started designing and making UAV’s in 1999
  • In-house and collaborative R&D, development

 

UAVE

Fixed Wing UAV design, manufacturing, operation and training services to both civilian and defence markets

  • Flying this model since 2013
  • In-house design, development and production of the Dragon MK3 UAV
  • Established manufacturer of long flight endurance, fixed wing UAV
  • UK CAA operational authorisation
  • Support Dragon MK3 use by UK Mod for AWE20 and AWE 2023