Shadow S3 (f8b773f2-2dc9-5ecb-8fb7-9d6fc340798c)
The Shadow S3 is a lightweight, electric‑powered mini‑UAV developed by Chinese manufacturer Ziyan for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Weighing 6.99 kg with a 100‑minute endurance and a top speed of 100 km/h, it can operate up to 7,000 m altitude and sustain winds at level 7. Its modular payload bay supports a tri‑sensor gimbal camera, LiDAR, megaphone‑searchlight kits, and other custom sensors via an open SDK, while onboard AI enables target recognition, tracking and terrain‑following flight. The system includes a touchscreen ground‑control station with virtual joysticks and real‑time obstacle‑avoidance radar. Primarily fielded by Chinese operators, the Shadow S3 is marketed for public‑security, mapping, energy‑infrastructure inspection, and maritime surveillance applications.