The Sierra VTOL is a multipurpose and highly aerodynamic fixed-wing UAV designed for a variety of long-range applications and offering the lowest drag coefficient in its class. Requiring only a very small logistical footprint and packing down easily into a convenient carry case, it can be transported in any personal vehicle, and takes just five minutes to assemble.
The versatile and quiet drone platform features fully electric power as standard, and can be optionally upgraded to a petrol engine. Capable of carrying up to 3kg, the long-endurance VTOL UAV can stay in the air for up to 2.5 hours with lightweight payloads, with an operational range of up to 200 km. The modular payload bay allows you to equip the aircraft with your own sensors, or utilize one or more of the standard integrations provided by ElevonX, including:
- PhaseOne P5 128MP medium format professional mapping camera
- Sony ILX-LR1 61MP full-frame mapping camera
- Micasense RedEdge/Altum Multispectral gimbal
- NextVision cameras
- YellowScan Mapper+ LiDAR scanner
The system has been designed with motors that feature dust- and waterproofing for reliable operation in harsh environments, as well as a special pesticide-resistant covering for precision agriculture applications. It features a variety of safety systems, including a ballistic parachute system and triple-redundant autopilot, to provide the safest possible operation.
Specifications:
| Wingspan: | 3m |
| Payload: |
Up to 3 kg (optimal 1.5 kg for 1.5 hr endurance) |
| Flight Time: | Up to 2.5 hrs (with lightweight payloads) |
| MTOW: | 13.5 kg |
| Cruise Speed: | Up to 20 m/s |
| Wind Tolerance: |
Up to 8 m/s during takeoff/landing Up to 17 m/s in flight |
| Max Altitude: |
3000m Optional 6500m |
| Video & Control Range: | Up to 30 km |
