Engineering:Xinying Cloud Walker

Xinying Cloud Walker (Bu-Yun-Zhe or Buyunzhe, 步云者) is the name of a family of Chinese UAVs developed by Guilin Xinying Electronic Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (Xinying, 桂林鑫鹰电子科技有限公司), some of which have since entered service with various Chinese military, paramilitary and law enforcement establishments. In addition, some of models have also been exported abroad under other the name of other firms. As with all other UAVs of Xinying, Cloud Walker series UAV is also jointly developed by Xinying and Guilin University of Aerospace Technology (GLCAT, 桂林航天工业学院).

Cloud Walker II

Cloud Walker II is the first member of Cloud Walker series that was revealed to the public. Cloud Walker II first made its public debut in 2008, first at the 10th China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF, 中国国际高新技术成果交易会) held in Shenzhen, and then later in the same year at the 5th China-ASEAN Exposition (CAEXPO, 中国-东盟博览会) in Nanning, receiving a combined order of nearly ¥ 100 million. Cloud Walker is no longer marketed but Xinying still provide support to those already in service.

Cloud Walker III

Cloud Walker III is the second member of Cloud Walker series that is revealed to the public, and it is a hand-held micro air vehicle (MAV) in conventional layout. Propulsion is provided by a two-blade propeller driven by a pusher engine mounted behind the wing atop of the fuselage. The MAV is constructed of plastic. Cloud Walker III has been deployed in during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Specification:

• Wingspan (m): 1.12
• Length (m): 0.97
• Wing area (sq m): 0.23
• Max speed (km/hr): 55
• Cruise speed (km/hr): 25 – 45
• Ceiling (km): 1.5
• Normal operating altitude (m): 20 – 300 (relative)
• Endurance (min): 20 – 50
• Max take-off weight (kg): 1.5
• Max wind scale allowed for operation: 4
• Launch: by hand
• Power plant: lithium battery powered brushless electric motor

See also

List of unmanned aerial vehicles of the People's Republic of China