紅雀三型國造無人機跨時代進化　垂直起降精準追蹤成亮點

影片取自軍聞社

中科院研製的「紅雀三型」無人機近日曝光飛行動態畫面，引發國防科技圈關注。這款升級版無人機具備垂直起降（VTOL）、多模飛行姿態變換、光電偵蒐與AI輔助目標辨識等功能，被視為國產戰術級無人機的突破之作。
The Red Cardinal III UAV, developed by Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST), has made headlines with its newly revealed flight footage. Featuring vertical take-off and landing (VTOL), adaptive flight configurations, and AI-enhanced optical tracking, it marks a leap in the country’s tactical drone development.

今年3月曾於虎尾科技大學公開亮相，紅雀三型的機體結構較過往機型更簡潔，機首預留光電設備掛載空間，棄用傳統彈射起飛，改採四軸旋翼馬達升空。
Unveiled earlier this year at National Formosa University, the Red Cardinal III showcased a streamlined fuselage, built-in gimbal mount, and an upgraded propulsion system that eliminates the need for traditional launch rails, instead using quadrotor-style vertical takeoff motors.

《軍聞社》公布的影片顯示，該機自地面垂直升空後，旋翼轉向可平行推進，類似固定翼巡航飛行。機載光電偵蒐儀則可同步執行監控與標定。
According to footage released by Taiwan’s Military News Agency, the drone can shift from VTOL to fixed-wing mode mid-flight, enabling extended-range missions. Its EO/IR camera simultaneously provides real-time reconnaissance and precise targeting.

實測畫面中，紅雀三型成功鎖定模擬海上動態目標如浮球與鋼板，並透過「近炸」與「硬殺」兩種模式命中目標，展現其日夜間全天候任務能力。
During tests, the UAV successfully identified and engaged simulated maritime targets using both direct-impact and proximity detonation tactics, demonstrating full day-night operational capabilities.

據了解，紅雀三型採一筒一機配置，滯空時間約15分鐘，導控距離達8公里。未來若獲採購，將由國內廠商透過授權生產，加速軍用無人機量產進程。
The platform features a one-tube-per-drone design, supports 15-minute loitering time, and is remotely operable up to 8 kilometers. Pending procurement, domestic manufacturers may soon begin licensed production to scale up Taiwan’s drone capabilities.