Predator Mk. VIII
Description
Drone Predator is the ultimate multipurpose Remotely Operated Aerial Vehicle for commercial use. Its four enlarged highly powered rotors were designed to enable the Pilot in Command to fly for an extended amount of time with various heavy payloads.
Thanks to Predator modular quick release Picatiny standard system, there is no limit to the amount of payload that can be used. Payload operated can be up to 10 kg (6 kg recommended). Due to high battery capacity (22 Ah/50 V), users can transport payload to a long distance. Drone construction is extremely durable, and all components are military grade. Drone hood is made from Kevlar composite.
General features
Robust carbon fiber and Kevlar frame
Up to 10 kilograms useful payload
Up to 30 minutes no payload flight time
10 km/ 20 km range options
Dust and rain resistant (IP64)
Single or dual operator setup
ADS-B ready transponder
AES256 encrypted radio link
Triple redundant autopilot
Dual GNSS GPS
G4 module is available on request. It is connecting drone with cloud server. GSM LTE signal is necessary in the mission location.
Frequency band and encryption for drones
Unit H16
- Transmission distance 10 km (H16); 30 km (H16 pro)
- Receiver sensitivity 20DB@CE/23DB@FCC
- Working Frequency 2.400~2.483GHZ
- Bandwidth20MHz
- Frequency hopping Brand new
- Radio link encryption AES 256
GPS Antijamming (on request)
- Protected frequency: GPS L1 (C/A Code)
- Passthrough frequencies: GPS L2 & GlonassG1
- Minimal latency: 100ns ±15ns (constant)
- Insertion loss: ±2dB
Drone to Cloud Server encrypted VPN tunnel – AES 256 (if applicable)
Specifications
Weights
Drone weight incl. batteries 19.7 kg
Maximum gross for takeoff 29.7 kg (recommended 25 kg)
Maximum payload 10 kg (recommended 6.5 kg)
Drive
Energy type Electric
Number of motors 4
Motor type Direct drive BLDC outrunner, 100 kV
Operating voltage 12S (50V)
Motor max continuous Power 4500 W
Idle current 0.8 A
Number of ESCs 4
Max continuous current draw 80 A
Propeller
Material Carbon fiber plus epoxy
Propeller setup Surface Matte
Propeller type 29*11 inches
Avionics
Flight controller CUAV X7+
Operating temperatures -20°C to + 85°C
Flight battery
Battery Li-pol 22 Ah (2 serial)
Nominal battery voltage 48 V
Minimum battery quantity double battery pack serial
Maximum battery voltage 52 V
Minimum average battery voltage 42 V
Flight times
These flight times are representations of the typical flight time in normal conditions and depends on several factors. The conditions in which these flight times have been tested are at 20°C ambient temperature, a nominal wind speed of 8 knots (4 m/s) while hovering at a height of 5 meters above ground at the 300m above sea level. Flight time is measured from full batteries to automatic lend at the voltage 42.3 V.
Frame dimensions
Rotor to rotor diagonal 1510 mm
Diameter with propellers 2260 mm
Height up to payload quick release 300 mm
Folded frame dimension
Length 620 mm
Width 620 mm
Height 581 mm
Weather limitations
Maximum operating temperature +50°C
Minimum operating temperature -15°C
Maximum flight endurance no payload 30 min
Maximum wind speed 28 knots (15m/s)
Maximum wind gusts 35 knots (18 m/s)
Maximum precipitation Moderate rain conditions
Maximum downfall 10-20 mm/h
Flight limitations
Maximum flight speed 17 m/s
Flight modes GPS Loiter mode – Attitude hold mode – Auto mode – Stabilize
Typical ascent 5 m/s
Typical descent 5 m/s
Hovering accuracy Vertical 0.5m/ Horizontal 0.5m
RTL cruise speed 5 m/s
Accessories
The Predator quadcopter drone has a wide array of accessories to configure to your needs. Depending on the mission, there are options to choose from for controlling and transporting. Payloads are intentionally left out of this list as they can be configured independently of the platform.
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