Meraj (UAV) explained

Meraj UAV (Persian: پهپاد معراج) is an Iranian[1] [2] [3] belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This unmanned aerial vehicle is able to fly at a speed of 140 km/h to an altitude of 12,000 feet (3660 m). Meraj's weight is 33 kilograms and is capable of carrying a load of 5 kilograms. This UAV which is considered among the latest IRGC ground drones, has done its tests/experiments, and is ready to perform reconnaissance missions.[4] Meraj unmanned aerial vehicle is a product of design/construction at the NEZSA Self-Sufficiency Jihad Organization's UAV Research Center.[5] [6] [7]

History

The first time, Meraj-UAV was indicated[8] [9] during a parade on 22 September 2017 in Tehran. The recoil of this Iranian unmanned aerial vehicle is a kind of landing on the belly of the UAV, and that's why this utilizes a built-in elevator camera in its body, which doesn't cause of any damage during its landing. The utilizing of this sort of launcher lets the ascension unmanned aerial vehicle to not need a specific runway for landing/takeoff, and in order to be capable to fly on any type of road(s) or highway(s) that possesses a flat surface.[10] [11] [12]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.tasnimnews.com/fa/news/1399/02/20/2259537/ Exclusive film | Meraj; The latest IRGC ground reconnaissance drone
  2. https://iranplatform.com/en/2020/08/234-meraj-uav/ Meraj UAV
  3. https://www.aparat.com/v/u3lGj/%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AC%D8%9B_%D8%AC%D8%AF%DB%8C%D8%AF%D8%AA%D8%B1%DB%8C%D9%86_%D9%BE%D9%87%D9%BE%D8%A7%D8%AF_%D8%B4%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%A7%DB%8C%DB%8C_%D9%86%DB%8C%D8%B1%D9%88%DB%8C_%D8%B2%D9%85%DB%8C%D9%86%DB%8C_%D8%B3%D9%BE%D8%A7%D9%87 Meraj, The latest IRGC ground reconnaissance drone
  4. https://nournews.ir/En/News/49476/Meraj;-the-latest-IRGC-ground-reconnaissance-drone Meraj; the latest IRGC ground reconnaissance drone
  5. https://www.irinn.ir/fa/news/794789/ Meraj, The latest IRGC ground reconnaissance drone
  6. https://www.alef.ir/news/3990407084.html Unveiling of the new achievements of the IRGC
  7. https://www.alef.ir/news/3991128032.html Features of IRGC Ascension UAV + video and photos
  8. http://sobhe-no.ir/newspaper/962/4/39098 Unveiling of several IRGC defense achievements (Meraj UAV)
  9. http://kayhan.ir/fa/news/191677 Unveiling of several IRGC defense achievements (Meraj UAV)
  10. https://nournews.ir/En/News/49476/Meraj;-the-latest-IRGC-ground-reconnaissance-drone Meraj; the latest IRGC ground reconnaissance drone
  11. https://www.mashreghnews.ir/news/1070798 Familiarity with the new IRGC ground drone + photo
  12. https://www.hamshahrionline.ir/news/509795 Videos and photos | See the latest IRGC ground reconnaissance drone