Drones We Operate

 
 

Mapping

AgEagle Ebee X

The AgEagle eBee X is a fixed-wing drone designed for advanced surveying and mapping tasks, offering high-quality data collection with a long flight time of up to 90 minutes, allowing it to cover large areas in a single flight, making it ideal for projects like agriculture, construction, environmental monitoring, and urban mapping; it features interchangeable camera payloads for diverse needs, on-demand RTK/PPK capabilities for precise accuracy, and a robust design for challenging terrains, all controlled through the eMotion mission planning software. 

Key features:

  • Extended flight time: Up to 90 minutes of flight time with endurance extension. 

  • Interchangeable cameras: Compatibility with a wide range of cameras for various applications, including RGB, multispectral, and thermal imaging. 

  • High accuracy: RTK/PPK capabilities for centimeter-level precision without ground control points. 

  • Modular design: Easy to swap cameras and components for different missions. 

  • Robust construction: Designed to handle challenging environments and weather conditions. 

  • eMotion flight planning software: Intuitive software for mission planning and automated flight. 

Applications:

Precision agriculture, Topographic mapping, Construction surveying, Environmental monitoring, Disaster response, Mining operations, and Urban planning. 

Thermal Mapping/Inspection

The Mavic M2EA

also known as the Mavic 2 Enterprise Advanced, is a DJI drone designed for professional applications like inspections, featuring a dual camera system with both a high-resolution visual camera and a thermal imaging camera, allowing users to capture both standard and infrared imagery simultaneously, making it ideal for identifying heat signatures in various scenarios like powerline inspections or search and rescue operations; key features include the ability to switch between visual, thermal, and split-view feeds, spot meter for measuring object temperatures, and area measurement functions for analyzing temperature variations across a specific area. 

Key points about the Mavic M2EA:

  • Dual camera system:

    High-resolution visual camera alongside a thermal imaging camera.

  • Flexible viewing options:

    Switch between visual, thermal, and split-view feeds depending on the inspection needs.

  • Thermal analysis tools:

    Spot meter to measure the average temperature of an object and area measurement for assessing temperature variations across a region.

  • Professional applications:

    Primarily used for aerial inspections of infrastructure, powerlines, search and rescue operations, and more. 

Mapping, Inspection, BVLOS

Censys Technologies Sentaero 5

The Sentaero 5 is a drone developed by Censys Technologies that can operate beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) and perform vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL): 

  • BVLOS capabilities

    The Sentaero 5 can fly beyond the operator's visual range, allowing it to cover large areas and collect data more efficiently. 

  • Cellular command and control

    The drone uses a cellular network to maintain a connection with the operator, allowing for real-time data transmission and remote control over long distances. 

  • Safety features

    The Sentaero 5 has a collision-avoidance system, stall prevention, lost link, and low battery RTL. 

  • Versatility

    The Sentaero 5 can be used for a variety of applications, including infrastructure inspection, surveying, search and rescue, pipeline monitoring, emergency response, and disaster relief. 

  • User interface

    The drone has an intuitive user interface that provides operators with situational awareness, including live video feeds, telemetry data, and mission planning tools. 

  • Take off and landing

    The Sentaero 5's VTOL capability allows it to take off and stop and hover in tight areas. 

  • Portability

    The drone can pack into a car and be checked on commercial flights. 

The Sentaero 5 has been used in a variety of missions, including: 

  • Mapping hard-hit areas after Hurricane Helene 

  • Collecting data for algae blooms in South Florida 

  • Demonstrating the potential of BVLOS for long linear data collection and inspections 

  • Securing a waiver from the FAA to operate over people and moving vehicles

Multispectral Mapping / Agriculture

The Mavic M3M

also known as the DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral, is a drone primarily designed for agricultural applications, featuring a multispectral camera system that captures data in various light wavelengths (green, red, red edge, and near-infrared) alongside a standard RGB camera, allowing users to analyze crop health and stress levels with high precision through aerial surveying; it boasts a long flight time, RTK compatibility for accurate positioning, and is considered a powerful tool for precision agriculture data collection. 

Key features:

  • Multispectral imaging: Captures data in multiple light bands to assess plant health beyond what is visible to the human eye. 

  • RGB camera: Provides a standard visual image alongside the multispectral data. 

  • High precision positioning: RTK compatibility for centimeter-level accuracy in data collection. 

  • Long flight time: Enables extensive aerial surveys in a single flight. 

  • Agricultural applications: Primarily used for crop health monitoring, stress detection, field scouting, and optimizing irrigation and fertilization strategies.

Agriculture

DJI Agras T40

The DJI Agras T40 is a spraying drone that can be used for a variety of agricultural tasks, including surveying, mapping, spraying, and spreading: 

  • Payload: The T40 can carry a 40 kg spray load or a 50 kg spread load. 

  • Spraying: The T40 has a 10.56 gallon (40 liter) spray tank and can spray up to 52 acres per hour. It has an operational speed of 15.65 mph and a spread width of 22.9 ft (7m). 

  • Obstacle sensing: The T40 has omnidirectional obstacle sensing, including Active Phased Array Radar and Binocular Vision, for safe and efficient flights. 

  • Mapping: The T40 is compatible with DJI Terra for advanced mapping and surveying. 

  • Efficiency: The T40's dual atomization technology helps reduce waste and environmental impact. 

  • Durability: The T40 has a magnetic drive impeller pump and dual atomized centrifugal sprinkler system that are corrosion-proof and easy to maintain. 

  • Portability: The T40's coaxial twin rotor design makes it compact and portable. 

  • Screen: The T40 has a 7-inch high brightness screen with refined detail. 

  • Control: The T40 has a wide range of custom physical buttons for flexible control. 

  • Manual modes: The T40 has manual and manual plus modes. Manual plus mode allows you to preset the height, rate, speed, and route spacing. 

Professional Photography/Videography

The DJI Inspire 2

A professional-grade drone designed for filmmakers and photographers. It features a modular design that allows for easy swapping of cameras and lenses, giving users the flexibility to capture high-quality footage in various situations. The Inspire 2 boasts a powerful flight system with a dual battery setup, enabling longer flight times and improved safety. Its intelligent flight modes, such as Spotlight Pro and ActiveTrack, make it easy to capture complex shots with precision. Additionally, the Inspire 2's obstacle avoidance system helps ensure safe and reliable operation. Overall, the DJI Inspire 2 is a versatile and powerful drone that offers exceptional image quality and performance for professional applications.