AlBayraq Surveillance fixed wing UAV

AlBayraq is an AI integrated fixed-wing surveillance UAV designed for aerial monitoring across wide and difficult areas where ground surveillance can be limited by distance, terrain, blind zones, or delayed response. The project focuses on developing a locally designed surveillance UAV capable of persistent aerial monitoring, collecting useful visual data, and helping operators detect and track people, vehicles, and other areas of interest in real time. Key Specifications: - Configuration: V-tail fixed-wing UAV - Wingspan: 3.45 m - Maximum Takeoff Weight: 20 kg - Payload Capacity: Up to 4 kg - Endurance Target: Up to 3 hours with a 4 kg payload - Cruise Speed: 25 m/s - Maximum Speed: 40 m/s - Operating Altitude: Up to 500 m - Operational Range: 20 km LOS - The airframe was developed using fiberglass and carbon fiber composite layups. AI Detection & Tracking The UAV integrates onboard AI to support real-time surveillance. The system includes: - Viewpro A40 Pro stabilized gimbal camera for aerial imaging - NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano for onboard AI processing - YOLO for real-time object detection - Deep SORT for object tracking across video frames - Detection and tracking of people, vehicles, and other objects of interest - Real-time visual information delivered to the operator - Flight Control & Communication The aircraft integrates: - Cube Orange flight controller - Herelink communication system - Ground-station integration - Live video and telemetry transmission - Flight-control integration with the surveillance system - Electrical & Power Systems To improve reliability, the UAV includes: - Regulated power distribution - Dedicated power delivery for critical avionics - Custom battery-switching PCB - Power continuity support for onboard electronics - Electrical architecture designed to reduce the risk of power interruption - Integrated Engineering Platform