gadfin stands at the forefront of innovation, specializing in advanced VTOL fixed-wing hybrid drones tailored for extensive delivery and inspection tasks. Our cutting-edge UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) solutions offer extraordinary performance at a significantly lower cost compared to traditional manned aircraft and helicopters, ensuring maximum safety and dependability.
Advanced Drones for Delivery and Inspection
Gadfin’s pioneering VTOL fixed-wing UAV systems leverage a distinctive blend of innovative technologies:
Folding Wing Design: Our adaptable platforms effortlessly transition between VTOL and forward flight,merging the agility and compact operational profile of multirotors with the efficiency of fixed-wing drones.
Aerodynamic Excellence: Our team of elite aerospace engineers employs specialized software, thorough wind tunnel evaluations, and surface analysis to attain outstanding aerodynamic efficiency.
Hydrogen Fuel Technology: Our fully electric drones integrate LiPo batteries with high-density fuel cells, ensuring zero emissions and minimal noise while enhancing flight duration.
Weather-Resistant Design: Our long-range UAVs boast an IP65 rating, safeguarding them against rain, dust, and wind.
Automated Ground control Station (AGCS)
our state-of-the-art Automated Ground Control Station (AGCS) facilitates fully autonomous delivery operations with a minimal spatial footprint.
Key features include:
- Precision takeoff and landing
- Management of power systems, including automatic battery swaps and hydrogen refueling
- Automated package handling
- Cellular connectivity
- Integrated weather monitoring
- Operable from ship decks or hospital rooftops
Spirit-One – Hybrid Electric Fixed-Wing Drone
Long-Range Solutions for Medical Deliveries and Power Line inspections
The Spirit-One is a multifunctional hybrid electric drone that merges the benefits of both multirotor and fixed-wing designs. Utilizing both battery power and a zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell, this eco-friendly UAV platform supports long-range and BVLOS (beyond visual line of sight) operations, monitored via cellular and satellite networks.
The UAV is equipped with a durable payload compartment that allows for fully automated loading and unloading, securely integrated within the drone’s structure. It can carry up to 10 kg,making it suitable for transporting critical medical supplies in a temperature-controlled surroundings or outfitted with various sensors for extensive scanning and inspection tasks.
Discover more: Spirit-One – Hybrid Electric Drone for Deliveries and Inspections
Spirit-X – Extended-Range Heavy-Lift Drone
Long-Distance delivery Drone with High Payload Capacity
Currently in development, the Spirit-X represents a meaningful upgrade from the Spirit-One, designed to transport larger loads over even greater distances.
The Spirit-X can autonomously execute transport missions spanning up to 280 kilometers while carrying payloads of up to 150 kilograms. With an internal cargo bay that offers 1,470 liters of space, it can accommodate items measuring up to 2.1 x 1.0 x 0.7 meters.
Learn more: Spirit-X – Extended-Range Heavy-Lift Drone
Spirit-V – Hybrid VTOL Cargo Drone
Long-Range eVTOL Delivery Solution
In development, the Gadfin Spirit-V hybrid eVTOL drone is engineered for long-distance cargo transport, emphasizing enduring operation and versatile deployment. As a larger iteration of the Spirit-One, it features a fully electric propulsion system and vertical takeoff and landing capabilities, with a range of 280 kilometers and a payload capacity of up to 60 kilograms. Its 625-liter internal compartment can accommodate items measuring up to 1.3 x 0.8 x 0.6 meters.
Learn more: Spirit-V – Long-range Hybrid VTOL Delivery Drone
Use Cases
Medical Supply Transport
Our delivery drones are exceptionally suited for the transportation of vital medical items such as medications, vaccines, blood samples, and emergency supplies. We are actively developing drone-based medical logistics services in both Israel and the UK.
B2B Cargo Delivery solutions
We also offer cargo delivery drones tailored for diverse B2B needs and have pioneered the first UAV-based commercial delivery service approved by Israel’s Civil Aviation Authority.
Aerial Infrastructure Assessments
Gadfin’s drones are perfectly suited for extensive asset management and inspection tasks, including electrical power lines, roadways, railways, and oil and gas pipelines. We have been selected to conduct power line scanning for Enel, the largest electric infrastructure company globally.
HLS and Emergency Operations
Our long-endurance drone platforms are deployable for various HLS and governmental operations, including emergency response initiatives.
