Cardinal Ⅱ Unmanned Aircraft System
• Type
Small size unmanned aircraft system.
• Development
The Cardinal II UAS has been developed and improved from its original prototype Cardinal I since
2009 with better payload design, digital data link, and automatic tracking antenna system.
• Description
Cardinal II UAS is used to support and reinforce the surveillance, reconnaissance, and target
acquisition capabilities for battalion level combat troops to acquire real-time precise target location.
• Specifications
Size:L 1.9 m W 1.3m H 0.35 m
Weight:5.5 kg
Cruise speed:55 km/hr
Endurance:60 mins.
Power:Brushless electric motor
Recovery:Parachute
• Status
The Republic of China Marine has ordered 5 sets of Cardinal II UAS which is scheduled to deliver
before the end of 2016.