The BHIMAN – BH20 is a long-range large-capacity heavy-weight autonomous Hybrid VTOL UAV for logistics and aerial cargo delivery. It operates 10x more economically than today’s helicopters, requires no runways, and brings enhanced safety and reliability.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The Bhiman BH-20 has been developed by Edall Systems under the scheme of Technology Development Fund (TDF) from Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO)

The TDF Scheme extends financial support and expertise to upgrade existing products/ systems, processes and its applications by reducing production costs, improving functionality and quality by promoting Make in India, and the development of futuristic technologies with defense applications.

LOW OPERATING COSTS

Battery-powered electric vertical propulsion. Low fuel consumption in cruise flight
Fully autonomous flight, remotely surveyed from the ground
10 times lower operating cost than helicopters

VTOL CARGO CAPABILITY

Air cargo operations where a runway does not exist. Compatible with standard helicopter landing pads
Payloads of up to 20 kg in a 3x2x2 in size cargo compartment
Proven and certified lift with cruise propulsion system

SIMPLICITY OF OPERATION

Supports different types of cargo as per Military requirement
Unobstructed loading through the side door, even with a forklift
Simple dispatch and operation

BHIMAN – BH20 : TECHNICAL DATA

DIMENSIONS

Total Length	3.6 m
Fuselage Length	2.7 m
Wingspan	4.6 m
Payload Dim.	0.9x0.6x0.6 m^3
Total Height	0.85 m

WEIGHT

MTOW	100 kg
Payload Weight	20 kg
Fuel Weight	3 kg
Airframe Weight	25 kg
Empty Weight	80 kg

PERFORMANCE

Endurance	1 hour
Range	10 km
Service Ceiling	20, 000 feet AMSL
Take-off Altitude	18, 000 feet AMSL
Max Payload	20 kg
Operating Temp.	-20 to +40 deg C