Indra’s Optionally Piloted Aerial Vehicle (Targus)

Targus OPV (Optionally Piloted Aerial Vehicle) is the civil drone with the largest payload capacity and endurance.

The main advantage offered by this system is that it is a versatile platform, which allows both conventional manned operation and remote operation.

The aircraft is prepared to carry surveillance sensors and the most advanced systems to gather information and send it in real time to ground to perform missions such as forest surveillance, fire-fighting, environmental protection and maritime security, among others.

The system is designed and focused within the European regulatory framework for civil aviation, implementing the certification process.

The aircraft can be flown in accordance with a predefined flight plan or instructions received in real time from the Ground Control Station (GCS). The RPAS system establishes a communication link with the GCS using the Control Data Link to receive commands and transmit the status in a way in which the flight can be fully monitored from the ground.

Main features:

·Piloted flight

·Automatic flight

Operation from Ground Control Station (GCS)

Targus: The largest civilian drone in Spain