Turkey's Solid AERO has introduced Talay, a UAV that flies 3m above the water, carries up to 30kg of cargo and avoids coastal radar

The Turkish company Solid AERO has introduced Talay, the world's first multifunctional maritime UAV that uses the Wing-In-Ground (WIG) effect. Thanks to this technology, the device is able to fly just 3 metres above the sea surface, remaining virtually invisible to most coastal radars.

The Talay has folding wings for rapid deployment and can carry up to 30kg of payload, ranging from sensors for reconnaissance to ammunition for strike missions. The drone has a maximum speed of 200 km/h and a flight duration of up to 3 hours with a range of 200 km. It can operate both autonomously and under operator control, even in Level 3 sea waves.

Application of Talay

The vehicle is designed for a wide range of tasks, including patrolling, reconnaissance, harbour or shore-based attacks, and cargo delivery. Its electric motor and Li-Po batteries make it low profile and quiet, which is especially important for maritime operations.

The Talay is capable of both standard and top attack tactics, and thanks to its low flying altitude, it can effectively avoid interception.

Technical characteristics:

• Top speed: 200 km/h
• Maximum payload: 30 kg
• Take-off weight: 60 kg
• Flight duration: up to 3 hours
• Range: 200 km
• Flight height: 30 cm - 100 m

Source: Solid AERO