IAIO Fotros

The IAIO Fotros (Persian: فطرس‎ fʊtros) is an Iranian reconnaissance, surveillance, and combat unmanned aerial vehicle built by Iran Aviation Industries Organization and unveiled in November 2013. It is the largest Iranian drone, and depending on armament, has an operational range of 1,700 km to 2,000 km with flight endurance of 16 to 30 hours.[3][4] The name refers to a fallen angel in Shia mythology which was redeemed by Imam Husayn ibn Ali.[5]

IAIO Fotros
Fotros UAV at its unveiling ceremony
Role Unmanned combat aerial vehicle
Manufacturer IAIO
First flight November 2013[1]
Introduction 2020
Status Accepted for service[2]
Primary user Iran
Produced Iran Aviation Industries Organization
Number built 1

History

It is believed that the Fotros was rushed into a finished state to be unveiled before the start of P5+1 talks over Iran's nuclear programs.[6] It carries two missiles, but the type is unknown.[7]

Status

There is no known operational use of the Fotros, and as of 2018 the project is believed to have been abandoned.[8] However, reports emerged in April 2020 that the drone had been accepted for service by the IRGC Ground Force.

Specifications

General characteristics Performance

  • Range: 2,000 km (1,200 mi, 1,100 nmi)
  • Endurance: 16 to 30 hours
  • Service ceiling: 7,600 m (25,000 ft)

See also

Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era

Related lists

References
  1. "Iran unveils Fotros Drone". PRESS TV. Nov 18, 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
  2. https://www.tasnimnews.com/en/news/2020/04/26/2251602/irgc-ground-force-to-get-fotros-drone
  3. "Iran Unveils Indigenous 'Fotros' Drone".
  4. "Iran presents largest home-made UAV "Fotros"".
  5. "Fotros or Petros(angel)".
  6. https://www.uskowioniran.com/2013/11/iranian-fotros-uav-missing-two-screws.html
  7. http://spioenkop.blogspot.com/2019/09/the-oryx-handbook-of-iranian-drones.html
  8. Frew, Joanna (May 2018). "Drone Wars: The Next Generation: An overview of current operators of armed drones" (PDF). Oxford: Drone Wars UK. p. 12.


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