These large fixed wing craft are primarily used for the collection of surveying or photogrammetry datasets. Their configuration enables them to have large runtimes and combined with a large area coverage suits them for large-scale applications (e.g. DEM construction of an area several square kilometers in size). Their size and complexity require that a team of two people operate the craft, with a pilot and commander role being necessary. The craft differ in their payload capacity, with the Q300 having a larger payload available for sensors such as NDVI or multi-spectral.
UAV and Safety
Construction High density EPP
Propulsion Electric rear mount (safety)
Modes Available Manual, Assisted, Autonomous
Telemetry Information Height, Speed, Compass, Attitude,
GPS Satellites, Battery Strength,
& Link Strength
Moving Map Yes, with waypoints, route, heights,
UAV heading & camera information.
Divert UAV Capability Yes, to any waypoint or home
Safety Circle Yes, user defined. Will automatically
return UAV to home when range
exceeded.
Low Battery Warning Yes, triple indication
Single operator Capability Yes
No Laptop Option Yes
Wingspan 58 inches
Weight 3100g (+/- 200g)
Launch System Quest Launch Line
Max Windspeed 40 mph
Avg Cruising Speed 40 mph
Max Cruise Speed 60 mph
Avg Landing Speed 25 mph
Auto Takeoff Yes. Manual take-off also available.
Land Assist Yes. Semi-autonomous (pilot has
directional control and overshoot
control)
Preplanned routes Available
Camera Specifications
Camera Modified Lumix LX5
Gimballed Yes (roll channel from IMU)
JPG image size 4mb
RAW size 12 mb
Continuous Nav on Trigger Yes
Survey Specifications
Minimum Trigger Time 1.5 seconds
Overlap Along Average 70%
Maximum Survey Area 100Ha
Survey Time 7 to 15 mins (route & wind factors)
Max Image Resolution 1cm
Pitch/Roll/Yaw Data Yes if Logger Fitted
Lat Long & Trigger Data Yes if Logger Fitted
Transport
UAV Sections 3 – wings and a pod
Carrier Type Rugged case (Explorer)
Carrier Weight Empty 12 Kg
Carrier + UAV 22 Kg
Flight Time Max 1hr 30 min
Ceiling Max 12000 ft
Flight Length Max 60 km
Telemetry range Max 40 km (LOS)
Transmitter range As per Certificate (Avg. 1.5km LOS)
Telemetry Information Height, Speed, Compass, Attitude
GPS Satellites, Battery Strength, & Link Strength
UAV heading & camera information
Wingspan 60 to 80 inches
Weight 3000g – 4000g
Max Cruise Speed 65 mph
Avg Landing Speed 25 to 30 mph
Auto Takeoff Yes. Manual takeoff also available.
Carrier Weight Empty 12Kg
Carrier + UAV 22Kg