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04 December 2023
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Last summer, <a href="https://www.dslrpros.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DSLRPros</a> published its survey of the best long-range drones for 2023, and the big winner was the <a href="https://enterprise.dji.com/matrice-350-rtk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DJI Matrice 350 RTK</a>.
Well, as it's now the end of the year, we're sharing their number one pick&mdash;just in case you may want to go deal seeking in advance of the 2024 models and upgrades. At the end of this article, we've provided a link to DSLRPro's full listing of models, if you want to check out the other competitors. Direct from the DSLRPro roundup, here's the criteria for the selections...&nbsp;
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<li>Transmission Range:&nbsp;Now, when we say 'long-range drones', what do we mean? Picture this: you're flying your drone above a mesmerizing mountain range or a sparkling beach. You want to go further, reach higher, and capture more. But how far can your drone go before it loses connection? The transmission range is the invisible leash that binds your drone. A greater range means more exploring, more freedom, and more stunning footage, wouldn't you agree?</li>
<li>Camera Quality:&nbsp;What's the point of going the distance if the images and videos you get are grainy or out of focus? A&nbsp;<a tabindex="0" title="Shop 4k Drone Cameras and Thermal Imaging Drone Payloads" href="https://www.dslrpros.com/optics.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">top-quality camera</a>&nbsp;is a drone's eye, its way of capturing the world from dizzying heights and unimaginable angles. From 4K resolution to image stabilization, to low-light performance, we're looking for drones that turn the world into art, frame by frame. Who wouldn't want that kind of clarity and detail in their footage, right?</li>
<li>Flight Time:&nbsp;It&rsquo;s the question that hovers in the back of all our minds, how long can my drone stay airborne? A drone that has a longer flight time allows for extended periods of exploration and footage capturing. Imagine finally getting the perfect angle for that sunset shot only to have the drone's battery die. Frustrating, right?</li>
<li>Other Features:&nbsp;This is the cherry on top of the already delicious drone cake. Does the drone have an obstacle avoidance system? It&rsquo;s like a protective shield that helps prevent those oops-moments when your drone kisses a tree instead of avoiding it. Does it fold up neatly, making it a perfect&nbsp;<a tabindex="0" title="Shop Drone Cases &amp; Bags" href="https://www.dslrpros.com/drone-cases-bags.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">travel companion</a>? And of course, the million-dollar question (or hopefully less): what's the price tag? Getting more bang for your buck certainly sweetens the deal, doesn't it?</li>
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<h5>Winner! Winner! The DJI Matrice 350 RTK</h5>
The Matrice 350 RTK is a marvel of drone engineering that's setting a new benchmark in the commercial drone industry. From public safety and energy, to mapping and forestry, this drone's adaptability and efficiency are second to none.
Let's dive right into the juicy details of what has landed it the #1 spot on our list of 2023&rsquo;s long-range drones:
- Transmission Range:&nbsp;The DJI O3 Enterprise Transmission system gifts this drone with a max transmission distance of a whopping 20km (longest ever for a DJI product). It achieves this with a four-antenna transceiver system, meaning the drone can select the best antennas to transmit and receive signals, enhancing anti-interference capabilities.
- Camera Quality:&nbsp;The M350 RTK can handle a range of payloads and offers a wide choice of cameras, like the Zenmuse H20 series with its zoom camera, wide camera, thermal camera, and laser rangefinder. It also offers support for third-party payloads like gas detectors, loudspeakers, and multispectral sensors.
- Flight Time:&nbsp;One of the most impressive things about the M350 RTK is its max flight time. Ready for this? It can fly for up to 55 minutes on a single charge!
But there's more! The M350 RTK also comes packed with safety features that make it a standout choice. It cranked things up from IP45 with its predecessor to an IP55 rating, meaning it's more resilient to tough flying conditions. Nocturnal and low-light flights are safer with the enhanced FPV camera - which actually contributes to it being one of&nbsp;<a tabindex="0" title="Eyes in the Dark: The Best 15 Night Vision Drones of 2023" href="https://www.dronefly.com/blogs/news/the-best-15-night-vision-drones-of-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the best night drones</a>. It also has a six-directional binocular vision and infrared sensing system for better awareness, positioning, and obstacle detection.&nbsp;Oh, and did I mention the AI Spot Check feature? It automates routine inspections and captures consistent results each time&mdash;which is incredibly handy in search and rescue operations.&nbsp;
The DJI RC Plus controller, coming standard with the drone, is designed for a flexible and intuitive piloting experience. With an operating temperature of -20&deg; to 50&deg; C, it's ready to support operation in even the harshest environments.
And let's not forget about cost efficiency. The new TB65 battery comes with a 100-percent increased battery cycle count, and you can charge it up to 400 cycles, translating to lower costs for each &nbsp;single flight.
So, for all you commercial drone operators out there, the DJI Matrice 350 RTK is a game changer! It's more than just a drone; it's an incredibly adaptable, safe, and efficient tool for any aerial operation.&nbsp;
Who it&rsquo;s best for:&nbsp;M350&rsquo;s features make it an ideal drone for professionals requiring to perform detailed inspections, precise mapping, and efficient monitoring over large areas. Its adaptability makes it a valuable tool for emergency services &amp; search and rescue teams, infrastructure maintenance, the energy sector, and agricultural operation including monitoring crops, assessing plant health, and managing large forestry areas.&nbsp;
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The Top Long-Range Drone for 2023

Drone Delivery

16 October 2023
This year has been one of expansion for <a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.a2zdronedelivery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A2Z Drone Delivery, Inc</a>, developer of commercial drone delivery solutions. Earlier this spring, the company announced a new long range commercial delivery drone, the RDSX Pelican which is already landing with customers ready to deploy the platform throughout the United States. To augment the long-range capabilities of the Pelican, A2Z Drone Delivery also recently launched the next addition to its growing drone fleet, the second generation of its RDST integrated cargo drone, <a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.a2zdronedelivery.com/rdst-longtail-home" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the RDST Longtail</a>.
The Longtail features the company&rsquo;s factory-integrated <a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.a2zdronedelivery.com/rds2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RDS2 drone winch</a> enabling payloads to be deposited safely from altitude where spinning rotors are kept far from people and property. The RDST Longtail hexacopter design is available in Standard configuration offering a 20 km maximum range, and a rainproof Premium version offering a maximum range of 26 km. With no need for specialty payload boxes, the RDST Longtail is able to auto-release shippers&rsquo; own boxes without the need for a recipient to be on site to receive the payload. Like the Pelican, the Longtail was designed to meet the 55-pound FAA max takeoff weight requirement, and features a factory-integrated remote ID beacon.
With its integrated drone delivery winch, the RDST Longtail offers drone service providers and logistics operators an off-the-shelf, ready-to-fly delivery UAV for last mile delivery. Delivering or retrieving payloads up to 5 kg over a distance of 11 km, the RDST Longtail is the ideal delivery drone for local parcel or food delivery, emergency medical deliveries, drone-born water sampling programs, offshore logistics, search and rescue operations, open mines, solar farms, and more.
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The latest addition to the A2Z Drone Delivery fleet, the RDST Longtail continues the company&rsquo;s focus on addressing consumer-protection concerns with burgeoning residential drone deliveries. By conducting deliveries from altitude, A2Z Drone Delivery&rsquo;s solutions protect recipients from spinning UAV propellers, while mitigating privacy concerns of low-flying drones and abating intrusive rotor noise. Depositing payloads from altitude also keeps the UAV high above trees, power lines and buildings enabling longer sight distances for missions requiring visual line of sight.
&ldquo;In upgrading our off-the-shelf RDST platform, we&rsquo;ve streamlined the overall design and upgraded the propulsion system, but the most sought-after upgrade from customers has been the rainproofing built into our new RDST Longtail Premium edition,&rdquo; said Aaron Zhang, founder and CEO of A2Z Drone Delivery, Inc. &ldquo;The RDST Longtail is further democratizing commercial drone delivery by allowing businesses of any kind to quickly and easily launch a drone logistics operation from delivering parts to offshore energy platforms, to deploying live-saving medical equipment to first responders right on scene. As residential parcel delivery continues to expand, the RDST Longtail is positioned as an accessible flight platform for the proliferation of this cost-saving, more eco-conscious last-mile delivery method.&rdquo;
&nbsp;The A2Z Drone Delivery RDST Longtail Standard starts at $20,000, and the RDST Longtail Premium starts at $27,000. The new off-the-shelf drone packages can be purchased through the company <a href="https://www.a2zdronedelivery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a>.
<h5>Autonomous Drone Delivery with the A2Z UAV Fleet</h5>
Developing flight platforms that can efficiently and reliably execute the diverse missions its customers require is only part of the development underway at A2Z Drone Delivery. The company is also pushing the boundaries of autonomous delivery. While pilot oversight of delivery drones will always be necessary, autonomous mission capabilities streamline the pilot&rsquo;s job.
A2Z&rsquo;s solution for this challenge is built into its pilot ground station. The A2Z Ground Control Station (A2Z QGC) integrates flight and winch commands with airframe telemetry for accurate navigation and delivery. Its integrated open-source Q Ground Control mission planning software is capable of conducting pre-planned automated delivery missions without needing to land.
For pilots conducting deliveries in the field, they simply input delivery destinations on the Ground Station&rsquo;s touch screen display. They can then add waypoints along the way if the drone needs to avoid known obstructions or no-fly zones. With a payload connected to the A2Z drone winch, the operator simply taps the &ldquo;launch mission&rdquo; button, and the drone autonomously takes off and navigates the pre-planned route. Once on station at its delivery location, the drone assumes a safe hover altitude, and the payload is lowered to the ground. The A2Z auto-release mechanism deposits the payload when it touches down. This allows payloads to be delivered without personnel having to wait for the delivery. Once it has reeled the tether back up, the drone will automatically return along its prescribed route and touch down back at the operations base.
<h5>Customers Take Delivery of A2Z&rsquo;s Long Range RDSX Pelican</h5>
Earlier this spring, A2Z Drone Delivery announced the release of its flagship commercial delivery drone, the <a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.a2zdronedelivery.com/rdsxpelicanhome" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RDSX Pelican</a>. At the recent Commercial UAV Expo, where The Droning Company team caught up with A2Z CTO Evan Hertafeld, the company showcased the final production model of the Pelican that is now being delivered to initial pre-order customers in the United States.
The Pelican&rsquo;s hybrid VTOL design combines the stability of a rotor lift aircraft with the long-range capabilities of a fixed wing airframe to extend the range and payload capacity of the UAV to handle up to 5 kg payloads on up to 40 km routes. Designed to reduce the cost-per-kilometer of drone delivery, the Pelican is one of the only delivery drones on the market capable of delivering such payloads at such distances. Overall, the Pelican delivers the efficiency, payload capacity, and reach needed to scale a commercial drone delivery operation.
Before customers take delivery of any A2Z commercial delivery drone, their pilot team completes a comprehensive hands-on training course in their new flight system.&nbsp; The training course developed by the A2Z Drone Delivery team ensures pilots are familiar with every aspect of the new delivery drone. While most seasoned pilots are accustomed to the flight characteristics of a traditional multi-rotor UAV or a fixed wing craft, for most taking the sticks of the Pelican, it will be the first time they have piloted a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) craft. To help make this transition as seamless as possible, the Pelican hovers no differently than any other coaxial octocopter ensuring seasoned multi-rotor pilots feel right at home at the controls. During forward flight, the tail rotor kicks in and flies like a fixed wing.
The A2Z training curriculum covers initial pre-flight checks of propeller orientation, battery voltage, communications between the ground station and the UAV, etc. Once the pilots have been checked out on the delivery drone, it&rsquo;s time to go to work. The training team begins with basic maneuvers without a payload slung below the craft to learn the basics of piloting the aircraft.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Operators then learn how to properly load payloads onto the A2Z winch. The team reviews the extensive redundant safety measures integrated with the Rapid Delivery System such as the payload monitoring system, passive payload lock, and tether abandonment should it become inadvertently entangled. They then learn how to manually operate the winch before practicing basic maneuvers with a payload aboard the delivery drone. Once they are comfortable with manual flight, the training turns to the user interface for the autonomous delivery capabilities.
The team finalizes the training with the new pilots simulating multiple payload delivery missions. They load their own payloads, input pre-planned routes, and conduct autonomous deliveries. At times, the instructor will simulate an unexpected system failure requiring the pilots to take manual control of the mission in order to complete the delivery and return to the operations base. By simulating these scenarios, customers can be comfortable that they are ready to take to the skies for their own drone delivery operations.
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A2Z Drone Delivery Expands Commercial Delivery Drone Fleet

25 September 2023
Chris Fravel&mdash;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDroneGeek" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Drone Geek</a>&mdash;unboxes the <a href="https://www.flir.com/products/siras/?vertical=suas&amp;segment=oem" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Teledyne FLIR SIRAS</a> on the latest episode of The Droning Company's Gear Check. SIRAS is an enterprise drone with a thermal payload perfect for a variety of applications that include search and rescue.
<h5>Watch the Big Reveal</h5>
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Unboxing the Teledyne FLIR SIRAS Drone

26 July 2023
<a href="https://www.xer-tech.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Xer</a> seeks to revolutionise drone-use across industrial applications, such as infrastructure inspection, search and rescue, and public safety.
Learn how the company's X8 drone can make this happen.
<h5>The X8</h5>
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Company Profile: XER heavy duty drones

20 July 2023
At the May Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) XPONENTIAL 2023, held in Denver, Colorado, <a href="https://kaman.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kaman Corporation </a>(NYSE: KAMN) displayed <a href="https://kaman.com/brands/kaman-air-vehicles/kargo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">KARGO UAV</a>&mdash;arguably the largest quad-rotor system at the show. The rotor system spans 24 ft in the flight-ready configuration and folds and ships in a 20-foot ISO container.
<h5>Charlie Kaman: A Trailblazer in Rotary Aircraft</h5>
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Charles Huron Kaman (1919-2011) was a 26-year-old engineer in 1945, when he founded Kaman Aircraft Company in the garage of his mother&rsquo;s West Hartford, Connecticut home with $2,000 invested by two friends. He started the company to demonstrate a new rotor concept he devised to make helicopters more stable and easier to fly. Over the next half-century, Mr. Kaman built the company into a worldwide leader in the aviation industry. Kaman Aircraft, now Kaman Corporation, has become a billion-dollar company. (For the musicians in our reader community, Kaman also founded <a href="https://www.ovationguitars.com/en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ovation Guitars</a> in 1966, and used aerospace composite materials in their design.)
Kaman was a pioneer in the development of the unmanned helicopter. He developed the remotely-controlled HTK-1 in the 1950s, and conducted testing of his Shipboard Very Low-Frequency System on the cruiser USS Wright (CG-2) in the early 1960s, using two QH-43G Huskie drones without a single mishap during the extended sea trials.
Kaman helicopters saw extensive service in Vietnam, with both the HH-43 Huskie and UH-2/SH-2 Seasprite conducting numerous operations for the United States Air Force, Marines, Navy, and several partner countries. While both are retired from US military service, the SH-2 is still in use by multiple foreign militaries, and some HH-43 are still in civilian use.
Starting in 1998, Kaman ventured into unmanned helicopters again, this time adapting the K-1200 K-MAX &ldquo;aerial truck&rdquo;. In early 2007, Kaman partnered with Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMCO) to develop an unmanned, Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), vehicle version intended for use in hazardous missions. In 2011, two unmanned K-MAX helicopters were delivered to the United States Marine Corps for use in the Afghanistan theater of operations. In December 2011, the Marines conducted the first unmanned aerial system cargo delivery in a combat zone using the unmanned K-MAX, moving approximately 3,500 pounds of food and supplies to troops at Combat Outpost Payne.
Originally intended as a short, limited-objective experiment in Afghanistan, the USMC kept the unmanned K-MAX helicopters in theater for nearly three years. Operating almost exclusively at night, the Kaman UAS lifted over 4.5 million pounds of cargo that would otherwise have been delivered by ground convoy which would have exposed hundreds of Marines to deadly IED attacks. Unmanned K-MAX also demonstrated operational capability in firefighting, dropping more than 24,000 pounds of water onto a target fire.
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<h5>KARGO UAV and Autonomy</h5>
Although the work done in Afghanistan with the USMC did not lead to a program of record, it did aid the Corps in development of a follow-on effort: the Medium Unmanned Logistics Systems&mdash;Air (MULS-A) program. Under the program, the UAS will be evaluated on its ability to perform a distributed logistics mission in a contested environment. The goal of the project is to demonstrate a UAS that can carry logistics payloads between 300 and 600 pounds to a combat area with a radius of 25 to 100 nautical miles.&nbsp; KARGO UAV is designed to do just that.
KARGO UAV is a purpose-built autonomous medium-lift logistics vehicle. Kaman began development of the KARGO UAV Medium Lift UAS in early 2021, with a half-scale demonstrator flown in the Fall of 2021. The full-scale demonstrator will fly in 2023. Near Earth Autonomy, from Pittsburgh, PA was selected as the autonomy provider on KARGO UAV, and parallel testing is ongoing for the autonomy systems that will be employed on KARGO UAV.
The primary mission of KARGO UAV is to provide military and commercial logistics support. For military customers, KARGO UAV provides a low-cost, low-risk alternative to manned flight operations in a contested environment.
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Built with the Marines&rsquo; future operating concept in mind, KARGO UAV offers a rugged design optimized for expeditionary logistics. The compact form factor of the system fits in a standard CONEX shipping container and is designed to be unloaded and operated by as few as two people.
For commercial customers, KARGO UAV provides an economical platform that can conduct cyclic, reduced-risk operations during bad weather or during the periods of darkness. As a testament to that, Kaman and Petroleum Helicopters International (PHI Aviation LLC) has entered into a master commercial agreement for the promotion, sales, and support of a commercial version of Kaman&rsquo;s KARGO UAV unmanned aerial system, including collaboration relating to its ongoing design and certification. In connection with that agreement, Kaman and PHI entered into a Non-Binding Memorandum of Understanding outlining PHI&rsquo;s intent to purchase 50 units of Kaman&rsquo;s commercial KARGO UAV. Kaman and PHI expressed their commitment to work together to bring KARGO UAV to the broader commercial market and offer field support in the future.
"Its total weight is about 2800 lb. [1270 kg], and cargo capacity makes up to 800 lb. [362.87 kg] of that," said Kaman's Barry Maxwell, Senior Director of Business Development. "The cargo system is configurable such that freight can be flown in a conformal pod or carried by external sling load&hellip;.&rdquo;&nbsp; While we are focused on cargo operations, the large payload capacity can support a host of other mission-specific payloads, if the customer desires.
KARGO UAV&rsquo;s fuselage is composed largely of a composite shell around a lightweight aluminum structure, with the pod fitted underneath between two landing skids. A gas turbine engine powers the UAV's mechanical propulsion architecture, with the four rotors mounted above the fuselage on an X-shaped set of arms. Many factors influenced the decision to go with a turbine power plant and mechanical drive system.&nbsp; &ldquo;At the end of the day, we settled on what we consider the intersection of simplicity and necessary complexity...We needed a UAV that leveraged proven and affordable technology to deliver cargo to our customers with the highest degree of reliability and mission assurance. When the weight and power density of batteries or the availability of fuel cells in austere environments can meet the requirements, we can reevaluate and adjust.&rdquo;
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KARGO UAV is designed to carry a 90 kg payload for distances up to 722 km (390 nm) in 3.3 hours or a 272 kg payload up to 265 km (143 nm) over 1.2 hours. Alternatively, if equipped with a 22.7 kg payload and required to hover in place (for instance, in a comms relay or airborne persistent surveillance capacity), it can do so for up to 4.7 hours. KARGO can also self-deploy beyond 926 kilometers (500 nautical miles) with no cargo onboard.
<h5>To the Future&hellip;</h5>
&ldquo;With systems like KARGO UAV continuing to push the boundaries, I see a very bright future ahead for medium lift UAS, especially in the vertical lift arena,&rdquo; said Maxwell. &ldquo;With growing interest in the energy sector for resupply at sea and in remote areas, middle- and last- mile logistics eliminating trucks, as well as Search and Rescue, nighttime firefighting, disaster relief and Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) the case for further developing medium- and heavy lift autonomous UAS capability is definitely strong.&rdquo;
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Kaman KARGO UAV

07 July 2023
<a href="http://www.flightwave.aero" target="_blank" rel="noopener">FlightWave Aerospace Inc.</a> took flight when Stanford graduates Trent Lukaczyk and Mike Colonno saw the need for a better drone. During Lukaczyk's Ph.D. in aerospace engineering, he got a career-defining opportunity. He was invited to join a team of biologists on a trip to Ofu, American Samoa, where he was tasked with piloting a drone to map the coral reef that surrounded the island. On the island, he piloted 25 flights in 10 days. &ldquo;Each flight was super stressful,&rdquo; Lukaczyk recalls. &ldquo;We had to take off from tight spaces on a beach, with lots of wind, and for 12 minutes I was clinging to my controller wondering whether the quadcopter would make it back to land, or run out of power over the water.&rdquo; The challenges he faced on Ofu shaped Lukaczyk&rsquo;s view of what was missing in UAVs. &ldquo;Both through firsthand experience running tough missions in hard-to-reach places, and talking to people embedded in the drone community, it was clear that there was a need for a durable vehicle that flew longer, faster and farther,&rdquo; he says. Lukaczyk returned to Stanford with new clarity about the work he wanted to do &mdash; and why it was important. He had already met Mike Colonno at the university while working on supersonic passenger jets with Lockheed Martin and NASA. The duo realized that if they could accomplish this new vision for UAV technology, it would unlock a whole new set of capabilities for projects they were passionate about, like monitoring the environment.
<h5>Meet the Edge 130</h5>
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Edge 130 Enterprise.
FlightWave has evolved into a &ldquo;dual-use&rdquo; company focused on developing products for both the commercial and defense markets. FlightWave spent years of intense development creating and refining the high-performance Edge 130 VTOL to increase its endurance for long-range missions and demanding environments. The Edge 130 has no flaps or rudders. It utilizes smooth control surfaces and patented &lsquo;tilt-pod&rsquo; motors to steer and pilot the airframe through thrust vectoring flight control. These unique capabilities caught the eye of the Defense Innovation Unit&rsquo;s Blue sUAS Program and the Edge 130 received an Authority To Operate (ATO) designation as part of the Blue sUAS 2.0 Program. As a result, the NDAA-compliant Edge 130 Blue UAS has been approved by the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) for procurement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and has been placed on the Blue UAS Cleared List for US Federal agencies to purchase. It is the only Blue UAS certified fixed-wing aircraft that can also stop and hover like a multicopter. This is very unique for this size aircraft. The Edge 130 is also easy to fly as it auto-transitions from multi-rotor to thrust-vector control fixed-wing flight without pilot input. Due to its modular design, Edge 130 can be assembled, taken apart and packed in a portable case by one person, tool free, in under a minute. Easy to use twist lock technology enables operators to swap payloads very quickly for different mission sets.&nbsp; With its compact design, the Edge 130 can take off and land anywhere, even in high winds, without the need for ground equipment. With a speedy one-minute assembly and hand launch capability, this lightweight drone flies for over 2 hours in forward flight mode, providing operators the ability to capture high volumes of aerial imagery in an efficient, single flight. Ideal for long range missions, the Edge 130 has an impressive 12 mile flight range. In addition to the Edge 130 Blue, FlightWave produces a commercial variant called the Edge 130 Enterprise that is conspicuous in the air with its&rsquo; &lsquo;Blazing Orange&rsquo; color and support for Remote ID. FlightWave designs, develops and manufactures its entire product line in Santa Monica CA.
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Edge 130 Blue.
<h5>A Flexible Platform with Swappable Payload Options</h5>
One of FlightWave&rsquo;s payloads is the ultra-wide Mapping Array featuring a series of three, 13 MP superfast global shutter cameras that generate five, 39 MP composite images every second. The Edge 130 high-performance aircraft provides an incredibly stable flight at a nominal cruise airspeed of 33 mph and when paired with the Mapping Array, can autonomously capture terabytes of geospatial data that gets transferred along with image metadata to a high-capacity onboard CF card. Combined with the Mapping Array payload, the Edge 130 excels at mapping and surveying and is able to cover over 1000 acres of land in one 90 minute flight. The Edge 130 is an integral tool for use in aerial construction monitoring, energy &amp; utility inspection, public safety &amp; emergency services or for any long-range, aerial land surveying and mapping missions where existing multicopters don&rsquo;t have the necessary endurance and a high-performance aircraft is needed.&nbsp;&nbsp;
FlightWave also produces the OverWatch Gimbal payload that features a highly capable EO/IR camera combination, housed in a stabilized 3-Axis gimbal that enables the Edge 130 to livestream 4k, 30fps RGB color video down to the handheld controller. The Overwatch Gimbal also includes a pair of FLIR Boson 320 thermal cameras, each with 320x256 resolution set at two different fixed zoom levels that provide high-res thermal vision and can detect heat signatures day or night. Combined with the OverWatch Gimbal, the Edge 130 provides the ultimate long-range ISR tool for overhead surveillance to gain situational awareness. The ability to loiter for long periods of time at high altitude monitoring ground activity, then stop and focus &amp; follow a target for almost 2 hours is a game changer for many use cases.
<h5>Driving the Future of Long Range Aerial Autonomy</h5>
FlightWave has emerged as a global provider of long range, autonomous VTOL UAV solutions delivering unparalleled value to operators worldwide. With advancements in technology and increased adoption, drones will continue to reshape how we work and interact with the world around us. In this ever evolving industry, FlightWave is proud to offer a highly versatile, future-proof product that can add new capabilities through use of new payloads that are easily swappable, all while keeping the same airframe.
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The Birth of Long Range Aerial Autonomy

30 June 2023
By Chris &ldquo;<a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheDroneGeek/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Drone Geek</a>&rdquo; Fravel
I had the opportunity to travel to the Boston, Massachusetts area to visit our friends at <a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://ascentaerosystems.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ascent Aerosystems</a>. During that time, I was given a complete tour of their headquarters and manufacturing facility and to meet some integral members of their team.
Ascent Aerosystems Marketing Manager, Katie Glennon, was my liaison throughout the duration of my time and did a great job ensuring I had what I needed to fully grasp who they were as a company and what they were setting out to accomplish in the industry.
<a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-donofrio/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matt Donofrio, Ascent&rsquo;s Technical Operations Lead</a>, was my encyclopedia when it came to all things Spirit. This guy is the heart-and-soul of Ascent&rsquo;s production line and is personally responsible for the quality of each drone they manufacture. Needless to say anything more, this guy was the best resource I could have asked for when exploring the capabilities of this drone.
Before we dive into my time working with Matt, Katie, and the entire Ascent Aerosystems team, let&rsquo;s take a look at what the Spirit UAV has to offer on paper:
<ul>
<li>Utilizes a Coaxial Design, nothing else like it in the drone industry.</li>
<li>Supports dual payloads and a wide variety of payload types.</li>
<li>Utilizes 2x Brushless Motors</li>
<li>Capable of flight times up to 53 minutes without payload and 32 minutes with payload.</li>
<li>Maximum Operable Altitude of 14,600 feet (5,000 meters).</li>
<li>Maximum Speed is 60mph (100kph) in Manual Mode and 40mph (65kph) in Auto Mode.</li>
<li>It is IP56 Rated, completely resistant to rain, sleet, snow, and any other precipitation.</li>
<li>Capable operating temperature range of -40 to 130F (-40 to 54C)</li>
<li>Carries a Class 8 Wind Resistance, capable of withstanding winds up to 40mph (65kph)</li>
</ul>
After getting that breakdown from Ascent, it&rsquo;s safe to say I was more than excited about getting to look at this beast first-hand. When I arrived at the Ascent Aerosystems Facility in Wilmington, Massachusetts, the first thing we did was tour the production facility and let me tell you, it&rsquo;s impressive. All the manufacturing done by Ascent takes place in Massachusetts. These drones are built from bottom-up in the USA, which is extremely important as Blue UAS initiatives continue to take hold of the country&rsquo;s commercial and enterprise drone sector.
What I really liked about the Spirit and the components within it is just how compact and portable they were. While your standard set-up comes with a Pelican case and custom-cut foam insert for the Spirit package of your choosing, it was also demonstrated off-camera to be able to fit in a backpack. This is one of the few commercial UAV platforms that is not only versatile, but also extremely compact and easy to tote around.
Seriously, this thing is excellent when it comes to transport, setup, and breakdown. You are going to be hard-pressed to find a drone this capable in terms of application as well as this easy to setup. An important part of the setup process is understanding the payloads and how the Spirit can be utilized in the field. Ascent has ensured versatility with the Spirit by making a wide range of payload attachments compatible with the drone as well as an attachment that creates even more flexibility for your pre-existing payloads.
The Ascent Aerosystems Payload Development Kit (PDK) takes the guesswork out of the equation for you when considering a commercial-grade UAV for your projects. Another element I fell in love with regarding the Spirit was just how rangy it is when it comes to use cases. In one conversation I had with Matt, he had mentioned that Ascent had assisted the Boston Police Department with several operations using a variety of attachments on the Spirit including the <a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://electronics.sony.com/imaging/interchangeable-lens-cameras/c/all-interchangeable-lens-cameras" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RGB Sony Camera</a> on <a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://gremsy.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a Gremsy gimbal</a>, thermal attachments, and more. This drone can be used for just about anything you can think. And with innovation at the forefront of Ascent&rsquo;s business model, there quite literally is nothing they cannot design or develop.
Regarding the company, one of my favorite parts of the visit to Ascent was seeing their waterjet cutter in action. When I say Ascent&rsquo;s operation is completely based in the USA, I mean it. Everything you see included on the Spirit and any UAV platform that Ascent Manufacturers is designed, cut, printed, and produced in-house. Combine that with their Blue UAS ground stations and payload attachments and this drone makes total sense for use commercially in the USA as we continue to see states blacklisting foreign-made drones.
But the question is&hellip;how does it fly? Well, as per usual, there is only one way to find out and I was fortunate enough to get behind the sticks of the Spirit by Ascent Aerosystems.
Let me tell you&hellip;getting this thing in the air was incredibly rewarding because just about everything about this drone was a joy to experience while flying. The coaxial design might seem intimidating to those of us that have only ever flown quadcopters and fixed-wing systems before but take it from me&hellip;it&rsquo;s a seamless transition.
The only thing I did not care for in the design of the Spirit was the way the camera system operated through the ground station. When using my camera feed to pilot the drone, I noticed that the landing gear or &ldquo;legs&rdquo; were constantly in the camera&rsquo;s view and that stabilization was lacking.
However, as annoying as this might have been for me in my first few flights with the Spirit, operationally neither factor poses a problem &ndash; the data collection conducted by the Spirit is largely unaffected by the presence of the landing gear in frame and some of the payload attachments can&rsquo;t even see it in the first place. Stabilization is also largely not an issue relating to the actual data collected as mapping is conducted with a Gremsy gimbal and <a style="color: #ba372a;" href="https://electronics.sony.com/imaging/interchangeable-lens-cameras/full-frame/p/ilce7rm5-b" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sony a7 camera</a> and the other payloads being used don&rsquo;t necessarily require stabilization at a high level to be effective. This is more just a personal pilot gripe than anything.
But enough about the negative&hellip;let&rsquo;s talk about the positives! The Spirit drone is fast, maneuverable, and a fun fly &ndash; even during the dullest of missions. Part of the speed and maneuverability is thanks to the coaxial design. When you consider this design vs. that of a traditional quadcopter, think about the way the propulsion systems work to gain momentum and speed.
When flying a quadcopter, pitching forward or backward, and rolling left or right are the methods for gaining momentum in any given direction. As you pitch or roll in any of those directions, you are taking your drone and increasing the amount of drag created by increasing the amount of resisting surface area from the device. Heck, think about throttling up to gain altitude, in that case you have 100% drag from the body of the aircraft as it moves in its desired direction.
When using a coaxial design like that of the Spirit, you are doing the opposite. Pitching and rolling in any direction decreases drag by eliminating resisting surface area from the device and streamlining the aerodynamics. Also, in our throttle up scenario, the smallest amount of surface area possible is creating drag during the movement upward to gain altitude. That means the Spirit is more efficient when attempting to gain momentum during flight than that of a traditional quadcopter design.
That&rsquo;s ingenuity at its finest. Rather than going with the status-quo and designing another quadcopter, Ascent Aerosystems went out on a limb and blazed their own trail with this unique layout for their UAV. Not only was this bold, but it was also innovative and more efficient when it comes to battery life, operation, and overall flight.
A-freaking-plus from me on this one.
And as far as ease-of-use goes, this drone has everything you could ever want. It has altitude hold, GPS-positioning, multiple flight modes, an intuitive ground station with RTH functionality when signal is lost or battery is low, and a variety of ways to collect and transfer data. It is a true commercial UAV tool as it is perfectly safe for pilots of any experience or skill level to operate.
Now, as far as pricing is concerned, Ascent Aerosystems does not have a list price on this drone &ndash; but for an understandable reason. Ascent develops Spirit packages to fit the needs of the clients they serve. Therefore, they do not have a flat consistent price they can advertise. Instead, I&rsquo;d recommend you contact Ascent Aerosystems with any questions you have about the platform and for pricing on a configuration that would suit you and your operation. Just visit ascentaerosystems.com to get started.
Overall, I loved the Spirit by Ascent Aerosystems. It embodies innovation, efficiency, and versatility in a way that nobody else in the industry has duplicated. The coaxial design of the Spirit drone is unique and more aerodynamic when in flight than any other enterprise and commercial UAV solution. Bravo to Ascent Aerosystems for not only putting together a wonderful drone platform, but for having a company that is clearly on the right path when it comes to growing and succeeding.
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Drones on the Road: Ascent Aerosystems Spirit

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19 June 2023
The <a href="https://www.dji.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DJI</a> <a href="https://www.dji.com/inspire-3?utm_source=youtube-own&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=launch-inspire3&amp;utm_term=Global&amp;utm_content=launch" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Inspire 3</a> is a $16,499 professional, integrated cinema-camera drone with a full-frame 8K imaging system, an FPV camera, 28 minutes of flight time, and much more.
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<a href="http://www.censystech.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Censys Technologies</a>, a leading innovator in the field of uncrewed systems, is proud to announce the launch of the <a href="https://censystech.com/sentaero-5/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sentaero 5</a> drone, an evolution that enables beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations through cellular connectivity and remote ID compliance. The Sentaero 5 sets new standards in usability, functionality, and safety, ushering in new possibilities for industries such as infrastructure inspection, surveying, public safety and agriculture.
BVLOS operations have long been limited by the range and reliability of traditional communication methods. However, with the integration of cellular connectivity, the Sentaero 5 unlocks a wide array of applications that were previously out of reach. Leveraging robust cellular networks, the drone maintains a seamless and uninterrupted connection, enabling real-time data transmission and remote control over vast distances.
One of the standout upgrades of the Sentaero 5 is its intuitive user interface, designed to streamline operations and ensure an effortless user experience. The interface provides operators with comprehensive situational awareness, including live video feeds, telemetry data, and mission planning tools. With the ability to easily configure flight parameters and manage payloads, users can focus on the task at hand and make informed decisions in real-time.
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The Sentaero 5 also introduces a range of integrated payloads to meet the diverse needs of industries. These payloads include high-resolution cameras for detailed imaging, thermal sensors for enhanced inspection capabiliDes, and LiDAR systems for precise mapping and surveying. With the flexibility to switch between payloads seamlessly, the Sentaero 5 empowers professionals to collect accurate data efficiently and cost-effectively.
Safety has always been a top priority for Censys Technologies, and the Sentaero 5 upholds this commitment with its enhanced safety features. The drone is equipped with advanced collision avoidance systems, utilizing a combination of sensors and artificial intelligence algorithms to detect and avoid collisions in airspace. Additionally, built-in fail-safe mechanisms and redundant systems ensure reliable performance and minimize the risk of accidents.
"We are thrilled to introduce the Sentaero 5 drone to the market," said John Lobdell, CTO and co-founder of Censys Technologies. "This next-generation UAV brings BVLOS capabilities to industries that have been eager to take advantage of the efficiencies and insights it provides. With its cellular connectivity, user-friendly interface, integrated payloads, and enhanced safety features, the Sentaero 5 sets a high mark for performance and usability in the drone industry."
Censys Technologies is currently accepting pre-orders for the Sentaero 5 drone, with deliveries expected to begin in July of this year. For more information and to reserve your unit, visit <a style="color: #ba372a;" href="http://www.censystech.com/sentaero-5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.censystech.com/sentaero-5</a>.
<h5 class="p2">Learn More</h5>
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<h5 class="p2">About Censys Technologies</h5>
Censys Technologies is a leading provider of uncrewed aerial systems, specializing in the design, development, and production of innovative drones for various industries. With a focus on advanced technologies and user-centric design, Censys Technologies strives to deliver cutting-edge solutions that revolutionize the way we live. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.censystech.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.censystech.com</a>

Censys Technologies Unveils Sentaero 5

26 May 2023
Photo Above: AF25B w/3-axis gimbal, circa 2005.
<a href="https://copterworks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Copterworks</a> is a manufacturer of small unmanned helicopters founded in early 2000&rsquo;s, specializing in single rotor, gas-powered airframes. Along with production of their very first model, they introduced a companion three-axis camera gimbal&mdash;large enough to hold certain 35MM motion picture cameras, and light enough to be carried by their helicopters. The three axes of movement were actuated by modified RC servos and stabilized by helicopter Piezo gyros of the day. Their customers attached these gimbals to cranes, dollies, dune buggies and ultralight aircraft, in addition to their helicopters.
Throughout the years, the primary focus of the company has been providing general-purpose vehicles, as &ldquo;off the shelf&rdquo; components for UAS developers of all types. Offering the airframes with no flight control electronics means a simplified and expedited export process. Considering that historically, the majority of their customers have been from overseas, this has enabled them to export more helicopters, than total units sold by all their competitors combined.
Today, the majority of tasks performed by such helicopters have been taken over by multirotors, and to a smaller degree, electric helicopters. To keep up with these trends, they have added a line of unique quadcopters, making them one of the few manufacturers offering two distinctive types of aircraft. &nbsp;All Copterworks products are designed and manufactured at their Glendale, California facility.
<h5>Helicopters</h5>
Now as in the past, the primary focus of the company remains the development and manufacture of the most robust and innovative airframes. This component after all, is the cornerstone of any dependable UAS, without which the system is going nowhere. This is especially true in case of a helicopter-based system, as opposed to multirotors for example, which by comparison have a minimal number of moving parts, making the &ldquo;vehicle&rdquo; part of the equation less critical or distinguishable between one manufacturer and the next.
Helicopters in general are mechanically complex machines and require more frequent maintenance, in comparison to fixed wing aircraft and certainly multirotors. Copterworks designs their airframes to be as serviceable as possible, simple to operate in daily use and supported with full access to spare parts for DIY repairs.
Their latest helicopters represent the fourth generation in the incremental evolution of their product line.
At the center of every airframe they produce- including the electric AF20E, is the latest iteration of their robust and proven main gearbox, which became standard, starting with the AF25B- first introduced in 2005. You will find no plastic gears here. They&rsquo;re hardened steel, running in a wet sealed housing- and good for life of the aircraft. The main gearbox drives the tail rotor via a belt- a reliable and trouble-free combination and standard throughout their lineup.
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The AF40, their current gas-powered model is offered in three varieties. These range from a basic package with an 80cc 2-stroke engine, to a top model powered by a 120cc 4-stroke, which includes an on-board starter/generator unit, offering hybrid boost capability, plus an electronic fuel injection. The EFI unit offers maximum fuel efficiency and consistent performance, regardless of altitude.
Depending on model, endurance ranges from 2- 4 hours, with payload ranging from 20-30 Lbs. A multi-fuel version is also under consideration and could become available soon.
<img src="https://media.thedroningcompany.com/images/tincy/EqEMnkt6AetPx3wn2VZPY1Ogz6KFxyptEGx8hS44.png" alt="" width="668" height="255" />
For those applications where an internal combustion engine is not an acceptable option, there is the AF20E- built as tough as the AF40. The two have comparable proportions and payload capacities, and share many components.
In case of both electric and gas models, Copterworks fully intends to keep them available optionally as bare airframes, to serve customers who prefer completing their systems on their own, and to their particular specifications. At the same time, they are moving rapidly towards offering complete helicopter- based systems, for clients who prefer fully operational systems.
<h5>Quadcopters</h5>
D1 - their first quadcopter, marks Copterworks&rsquo; entry into the multirotor arena. Drawing from their extensive experience with helicopters, they&rsquo;ve produced a unique aircraft, with performance and function in mind. As of today, the D1 is the only multirotor on the market to hold a pair of Tattu 12S, 16000 MaH Smart Batteries, which are some of the largest available, internally. This optimal placement of the heaviest component, helps improve flight dynamics and allows simultaneous use of top and bottom payload rails.
<img src="https://media.thedroningcompany.com/images/tincy/S5aA18caEiTWgf0AwzFJKnuB7tHpb9B8Vu1WBmZh.png" alt="" width="683" height="299" />
D1 with Herelink radio.
All electronics are individually sourced top-quality components, replaceable by end users as needed. Just as with their helicopters, they support users of these quadcopters with full access to spares for DIY repairs.
The system includes a Herelink radio/video transmitter set and Pixhawk Orange Cube flight controller- ready for an RFD900 telemetry set. Virtually all that&rsquo;s needed, is a pair of batteries and a charger.
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To make the D1 as portable as possible, every protruding feature folds, allowing this fairly large craft to fit in a surprisingly low-profile case, with nothing to detach- including the landing gear, and without the need to remove the batteries.
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<h5>New Products on the Horizon</h5>
D1-X, their heavy-lift multirotor is nearly ready for release and intended to go head to head with some of the top competitors available today. Retaining the same main frame as D1, but with larger diameter motor arms, props and motors- more than doubling D1&rsquo;s payload capacity.
This will be followed by various optional hardware for attachment of payloads.
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In addition to products shown on their website, Copterworks undertakes contract manufacturing of components or complete aircraft- based on existing models, or all new designs.&nbsp;

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