3 drones to consider for BVLOS operations

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Joshua Spires

on

January 31, 2025

Brand Wingcopter Autel Foxtech Model  Wingcopter 198 Dragonfish Baby Shark Product Image Type VTOL VTOL VTOL Payloads Flexible 4k 20xZoom, 48MP Wide, or 4k Zoom, 48MP Wide & 640x512 R

BrandWingcopterAutelFoxtechModel Wingcopter 198DragonfishBaby SharkProduct Image

TypeVTOLVTOLVTOLPayloadsFlexible

  • 4k 20xZoom, 48MP Wide, or
  • 4k Zoom, 48MP Wide & 640x512 Radiometric Thermal, or
  • Multispectral, or
  • Other
  • 30x Optical Zoom (1080p 60fps) 640x480 Thermal 2 Axis Gimbal, or
  • 30x Optical Zoom (1080p 60fps) 2 Axis Gimbal, or
  • 12MP 3.5x Optical Zoom, 4x Digital Zoom, 4k Video 3 Axis Gimbal

Avionics

  • 2x flight controllers
  • 6x IMUs
  • 2x barometers
  • 2x dual-antenna GNSS systems
  • 2x rainproof airspeed sensors
  • Dual IMU
  • Dual Barometer
  • Dual Compass
  • Dual GNSS System
  • TBC

MTOW25kg7.8kg12kgMax Payload5kg1.5kg1.5kgADS-BYesNoNo3G/4G/5G ConnectivityYesNoNoSatellite TelemetryYesNoNoWind Resistance15-20m/s (Level 7-8)11-13m/s (Level 6)None StatedIP RatingSuitable for Ops in coastal/offshore. No Ops during heavy rain, icing conditions, hail/thunderstormsIP43None StatedOperating Temperature Range0-45ºC-20ºC - 50ºCNone StatedEndurance1.5hrs2hrs2.5hrsCruise Speed

  • 100km/h
  • Max Cruise Speed 140km/h

Max Speed 108km/h

  • 80km/h
  • Max Cruise Speed 110km/h

Maximum Range75km-110km15-30km

  • 8km
  • Subject to RCM Certification: 45km with DL900 15-40km with RB20 Signal Relay System

AUD RRP$290000 + GST$146000 + GST (Incl. Dual Sensor Payload)~$40,000 (Incl FH230 Gimbal)Addition Accessories

  • Gimbal selected to order
  • Integration costs TBC Expect ~$25,000

Thermal Option RRP + $25,000USD

  • FH230 TR 30X Optical Zoom Camera with 2-axis Gimbal ~$10,000AUD
  • SEEKER-30 TIR 30X Optical Zoom and Thermal Camera with 3-axis Gimbal ~$25,000AUD

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