Black Swift Technologies stands at the forefront of developing cutting-edge unmanned aerial systems (UAS) designed for scientific payloads in extreme atmospheric conditions.
Our custom-engineered research UAVs are deployed globally for diverse missions, including the evaluation and monitoring of wildfires, volcanic activity, tornadoes, and hurricanes.
Equipped with onboard augmented intelligence, our autonomous UAS can provide early diagnostics and warnings, predicting potential system failures before thay occur.This innovative technology enables navigation around obstacles and challenging terrains, making our systems exceptionally suited for safe and efficient beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations.
Black Swift E2™ Inspection UAS
Autonomous quadcopter for aerial inspections
the Black Swift E2 is a sophisticated quadcopter designed for high-precision, close-range structural and industrial inspections. With full autonomy, the E2 utilizes advanced computer vision and machine learning to ensure accurate, reliable, and safe navigation in intricate environments while providing real-time actionable insights.
The E2’s payload is mounted at the front of the aircraft, allowing operators to maintain a complete sensor field-of-view, even when surveying vertically.
Both the payload and UAV battery can be easily swapped in the field, and the battery’s position can be adjusted based on the aircraft’s load.A standard configuration for the E2 includes an RGB camera, laser positioning system, and radio modem, but it can be tailored to meet specific mission needs, incorporating lidar, thermal, and multispectral cameras, trace gas sensors, radiometers, and more.
The highly portable E2 can be conveniently folded and stored in a custom carrying case, ensuring protection during transport.
Specifications
| Frame Weight (empty) | 1.42 kg (3.13 lbs) |
| Electronics and Battery Weight | 3.83 kg (8.44 lbs) |
| Max Payload Weight | 1.99 kg (4.39 lbs) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 8.78 kg (19.36 lbs) |
| Flight Time | 62 minutes |
| Maximum Wind Speed Endurance | 15 m/s (30 kts) |
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Black Swift S2™ Data Collection UAS
UAV for scientific data collection in challenging environments
The Black Swift S2 is a robust fixed-wing UAV designed for scientific research in extreme atmospheric conditions, including high altitudes and turbulent environments. With a durable airframe and extended flight capabilities, the S2 can autonomously launch, navigate, and land even in challenging mountainous terrains.
The S2 is equipped with a user-amiable field-swappable payload system that houses the sensor suite within the nose cone, ensuring clean and uncontaminated atmospheric measurements. With a standardized power, data, and mechanical interface, payloads can be quickly exchanged in the field without specialized tools. This allows for separate field calibration of payloads and rapid deployment of different sensor suites in successive missions, enhancing the aircraft’s versatility.
Black Swift Technologies has integrated a range of modular payload sensors for specialized applications onto the S2™, including:
- Soil Moisture Mapping (L-band radiometer)
- Wildfire Monitoring (CO2, CO, aerosol, RH, pressure, and temperature trace gas sensors, multispectral camera)
- Multi-angular Remote Sensing (531nm band monitor, Tetracam Mini-Multiple Camera Array Imaging System, multispectral camera)
- Volcano Monitoring (CO2 trace gas sensor, nephelometer, temperature, pressure, humidity, and wind sensors)
Specifications
| Wingspan | 3.0 m (10.0 ft) |
| Aircraft Weight | 5.2 kg (11.5 lbs) nominal 6.6 kg (14.5 lbs) max |
| Max Payload weight | 1.4 kg (3 lbs) hand launch 2.3 kg (5 lbs) rail launch |
| Flight Ceiling | 6000 m (20,000 ft) |
| Speed | 12 m/s (24 kts) stall 18 m/s (35 kts) cruise |
| Flight Time | 110 min max 90 min nominal |
| Range | 110 km (60 nm) max 92 km (50 nm) nominal |
| Maximum Wind Speed Endurance | 15 m/s (30 kts) |
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SwiftCore™ UAS Flight Management System
The SwiftCore™ Flight Management System (FMS) powers all our autonomous UAVs, providing advanced real-time control, interaction, and command capabilities. An intuitive interface for flight monitoring and mapping is accessible via an android tablet using our SwiftTab™ software. With user-friendly gesture-based controls, SwiftCore™ FMS allows users to deploy their UAS in minutes and start collecting data for immediate analysis.
Featuring advanced smart control systems and application-specific sensor integrations, swiftcore™ offers industry-leading sensor-based control of the UAS, reducing operator workload while enhancing the quality of collected data by autonomously adjusting the flight path based on sensor feedback.
SwiftCore™ has been validated and utilized for important scientific and research missions by organizations such as NASA and NOAA, along with an expanding list of commercial users. This fully customizable solution can be integrated into any UAS platform and tailored to meet specific application needs.
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Applications
Atmospheric Monitoring
Our autonomous UAS solutions, featuring easily interchangeable payloads, excel in measuring various gases and atmospheric parameters such as temperature, pressure, humidity, and 3D wind patterns, along with advanced measurements like particle sizing and trace gases. These capabilities considerably enhance the calibration and validation of data gathered from ground and satellite-based methods.
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wildfire Monitoring
The Black Swift S2 has been designated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Governance (NOAA) as its official small UAS Observation System (sUASOS) for wildfire assessments. This inspection UAV is equipped with specialized sensors to capture and analyze various gases,including CO2,CO,and aerosols found in wildfire plumes. The S2 also generates high-resolution multispectral maps of wildfire areas.
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Soil Moisture Mapping
Utilizing the Black Swift S2 UAS with a passive microwave radiometer for soil moisture mapping offers unprecedented spatial and temporal resolution, surpassing traditional satellite-based remote sensing methods. This capability enables agronomists, crop consultants, and farmers to diagnose issues and gain insights into soil drainage and moisture retention at typical root depths.
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Aerial Surveying & Mapping
Our comprehensive precision mapping and surveying solutions significantly reduce time and costs while enhancing accuracy compared to conventional methods. Black Swift’s SwiftCore Flight management System has been validated in recent studies as the most precise FMS available today, making it ideal for collecting accurate data for precision photogrammetry.
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Construction & Mining
Our autonomous UAVs offer numerous advantages for project managers, mining engineers, and professionals in labor-intensive sectors. Applications include real-time data collection,stockpile monitoring,equipment tracking,and site surveying,all while minimizing risks,enhancing safety,and boosting efficiency.Learn more: Construction and Mining
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