The D3 is a turnkey unmanned aerial system (UAS) consisting of a fully autonomous, highly modular electric glider, an integrated autopilot, and ground control software. It is ready to fly out-of-the-box with minimal training, offering a user experience similar to that of widely used consumer multirotor drones.
The primary advantage of the D3 is its efficiency: it achieves a flight time of up to 3 hours using a standard, off-the-shelf 10Ah LiPo battery. This is six times longer than the typical 30-minute flight of a multicopter. Additionally, the D3 can leverage local thermals to maintain or gain altitude without using its electric motor. Consequently, the D3 can survey larger areas and cover greater distances than any multicopter while maintaining a steady cruise speed of 55 km/h.
| Feature | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 2.32m – 3.0m | 7.6ft – 10ft |
| MTOW | 4.0 kg | 8.8 lbs |
| Payload Capacity | 0.8 kg | 1.7 lbs |
| Endurance | 2 – 4 Hours | — |
| Economic Speed | 55 km/h | 30 kn |
| Max Speed | 75 km/h | 40 kn |
| Operational Range | 3 km – 30 km | 1.6 NM – 16 NM |
| Battery | 4S LiPo (10Ah – 20Ah) | — |
The D3 is a turnkey, fully autonomous electric glider designed to bridge the gap between complex fixed-wing aircraft and short-range consumer drones. Whether for professional surveying or advanced R&D, the D3 offers unmatched endurance with “out-of-the-box” usability.
The D3 is an open, flexible platform designed for innovators.
Linux-Based Autopilot: Powered by Raspberry Pi, allowing you to upload custom applications via SFTP and execute via SSH.
Real-Time Data Access: All telemetry (GPS, IMU, Velocity) is available via a simple UDP API. Open a socket with just three lines of code.
Hardware Agnostic: If the Raspberry Pi lacks a driver for your specific sensor, our autopilot app can run on any onboard Windows/Linux system while real-time flight computations are handled by a dedicated MCU.
Rapid Repairability: R&D involves risks. We offer individual replacement parts at a fraction of the system cost, or full repairs in our dedicated workshop.
Surveying with a fixed-wing drone has never been more accessible.
Superior Imaging: Optimized for the 24MP Sony Alpha a5100 by default. High resolution allows for higher flight altitudes and greater acreage covered per flight.
Simplified Launch & Recovery: * Launch: Simple hand-launch (throw against the wind); the autopilot handles the rest.
Landing: No runway needed. A manual or automated parachute recovery system ensures a safe descent.
Continuous Operations: Using only three standard, off-the-shelf LiPo batteries, you can fly 24/7. Charge two in your vehicle while the third is in the air.
Emergency Recovery: The parachute deploys automatically if the aircraft drops below a predefined altitude threshold.
Failsafe Protocols: In the event of a total communication loss, the D3 is programmed to either complete its mission autonomously or return to a designated landing spot.
Modular Architecture: The airframe is composed of segments (e.g., 3-piece wing). If you damage a wingtip during a rough landing, you only replace that segment, not the entire aircraft.
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The D3 is a turnkey unmanned aerial system (UAS) consisting of a fully autonomous, highly modular electric glider, an integrated autopilot, and ground control software. It is ready to fly out-of-the-box with minimal training, offering a user experience similar to that of widely used consumer multirotor drones.
The primary advantage of the D3 is its efficiency: it achieves a flight time of up to 3 hours using a standard, off-the-shelf 10Ah LiPo battery. This is six times longer than the typical 30-minute flight of a multicopter. Additionally, the D3 can leverage local thermals to maintain or gain altitude without using its electric motor. Consequently, the D3 can survey larger areas and cover greater distances than any multicopter while maintaining a steady cruise speed of 55 km/h.
Flight Time
3 Hours
Flight Time
3 Hours
Flight Time
3 Hours
Flight Time
3 Hours