The Kestrel
Kestrel: A small, nimble falcon known for its ability to hover in place.
The Kestrel - Commercial UAS
The Kestrel is a professional heavy lift UAS multirotor platform that is designed and developed as an extremely efficient and safe way to carry a wide range of payloads. It has been purposed built for reliability and ruggedness having been tested in some of the harshest environments in the world.
Features
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65 plus Mins Flight Time
65mins @ 2.5kg/5.5lbs payloads. Longer flight times increase productivity and maximize returns.
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Heavy Lift Capacity
Up to 10kg/22lbs payload compacity allowing a multitude of payload options maximising ROI.
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Ground Control System
Intuitive ground control system with long range communication capabilities. Secure encrypted data link.
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Modular Design
Modular design with interchangeable arms allowing easy replacement of damaged arms or motors. Simply 'plug-n- fly'.
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Dual Motor Redundancy
Each arm has two independent motors and electronic speed controllers. If one fails there is adequate power in the other to maintain normal flight.
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Data Security
Sovereign data highly secured not leaving its localized area. No auto updates & permission only hardware pairing.
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Full Autonomous Flight
World class CubePilot autopilot flight controller with full autonomous flight capability.
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Payload Dampening System
Integrated payload dampening system minimizing vibrations allowing better quality data.
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Quick Connect Mount
Quick connect mount system allows fast and easy changing of payloads while out in the field.
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Ease Of Use
Ease of use from beginners to experienced pilots. Spend more time on collecting quality data as opposed to complex aircraft operations.
Specifications
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| Endurance* | 30-100min *dependant on payload & environmental conditions, does not include added accessaries/options |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | 10 kg / 22 lbs |
| MTOW | 25 kg / 55 lbs @ 7.5 kg payload |
| Maximum Tested Wind Tolerance | 36kmh / 22.37mph / 10ms |
| Rated Wind Tolerance* | 25.2 km/h / 15.65 mph / 7.0 ms *ground level / no payload |
| Maximum Survey Speed | 12 m/s |
| Maximum Flight Speed | 15 m/s |
| Minimum Operating Temperature* | -10 C / 14 F *no payload |
| Maximum Operating Temperature* | 40 C / 104 F (Ambient) *no payload |
| Dry Weight | 14.5 kg / 32 lbs |
| Battery System | Upto 40Ah, 12S Lithium Polymer |
Options
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ADS-B
The Kestrel integrated ADS-B receiver is a light weight, long range, low power consumption module enabling BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) certified flights, DAA (Detect and Avoid) capabilities and remote pilot 360x360degree spatial awareness. (Remote ID ready).
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Ground Control Station Dual Handover
Single or dual GCS’s and screens with BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight). For large corridor mapping dual GCS’s allow for GCS handover from one GCS to another GCS. Customizable modems and control integrations available.
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First Person View Camera
The on-board FPV camera allows the pilot to see the Patriot's point of view from a secondary ground screen. AV or HDMI options available for FPV or payload video link.
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Parachute
If our Autopilot system detects any flight parameters outside the normal ranges then all the motors shut down and the parachute is deployed automatically. The parachute is also non ballistic and commercial airline transportable.
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Terrain Laser Sensor
The laser sensor allows terrain following or in flight height above terrain telemetry helping to mitigate risk including maintaining data collection accuracy and spatial awareness.
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Real-Time Kinematic
The Kestrel is RTK ready and seamlessly links with RTK base station or with a customers existing base stations. RTK increases navigational accuracy and geologging of images as they are triggered during flight.
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Optional Payload Voltage
5v, 7v, 12v, 24v. Power payloads from main batteries, no need for separate payload battery.