The Zoe quadcopter platform from Acecore has been adopted by Airobot,a provider of aerial data solutions,as the foundation for their innovative Zmapper unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). This advanced drone, equipped with 4G capabilities, is designed for BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) operations adn can gather mapping data with an impressive accuracy of less than 1 cm per pixel. Airobot stands out as the first company to launch a fully functional product utilizing Acecore’s Developer Kit, which offers a reliable and established OEM solution for those who may lack experience in constructing drones from scratch.
To meet their needs, Airobot sought a durable drone platform that could seamlessly integrate their electronics and software while also being resilient against various weather conditions, including rain, wind, and dust. The Acecore Zoe is engineered to perform in rainfall of up to 9 mm/h and withstand wind gusts exceeding 17 m/s.
Additionally, Airobot’s solution incorporates their AiroCore carrier board, which features the orange Cube flight controller, supplementary real-time CPUs for flight management, a payload management computer, a professional RTK receiver, and a backup power supply to ensure safe autonomous BVLOS operations.The ample interior space within the Acecore Zoe’s developer kit allows for temperature regulation and protection of these essential electronics within a custom 3D-printed undercarriage, safeguarding them from environmental factors.
Jan Leyssens, Managing Director of Airobot, remarked, “We were in search of a reliable partner to provide us with a sturdy drone platform, and we found that in Acecore.”
He further added, “Our collaboration with Acecore is advantageous for both parties. By merging the Acecore Zoe with our AiroCore, we have developed a fully programmable 4G BVLOS platform that extends beyond mere mapping functions. As an example, we can offer other custom solution developers a direct IP connection to their payload, along with RTK GPS positioning data and power supply, allowing them to concentrate on refining their applications.”
