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SQ-8 Hummingbird
Operates in the Harshest Environments
This quad/8 rotor was designed to be the most robust UAV system available – designed for
Search & Rescue operations, can operate in the harshest environments including heavy rain
and wind gusting over 40mph!
Advanced flight control system’s providing triple redundant IMU’s, compasses and GPS units along with the coaxial X8 motor configuration.
Dual intelligent flight batteries ensure maximum reliability.
30x optics, FLIR thermal imaging and payload.
Highly versatile platform able to carry and integrate a vast range of specialist payloads.
Features
Panasonic toughpad and joysticks for a weatherproof, robust and intuitive solution. Capable of running the most popular flight control applications including; Mission Planner; Q-Ground Control or a bespoke branded software package can be written for an additional cost.
The ground station provides a range of 20km and is AES encrypted.
Spares
Suggested spares below. Full range of spares available on request.
| Component | Suggested Qty |
| Arm Set | 1 |
| Propeller Set (4 Pairs) | 1 |
| Battery Set (1 Pair) | 2 |
| Landing Gear Extension | 1 |
Can be configured to carry payloads up to 10kg, however as standard it can comfortably carry 3kg.
For SAR operations it is usually recommended to carry a FLIR thermal imaging camera (FLIR Vue Pro R or FLIR Duo Pro R) for locating heat signatures and a 30x optical zoom RGB camera (Long range) for closer inspection.
Can also be fitted with a specialist payload drop mechanism for delivering supply’s and other aid equipment
| Configuration: | Coaxial Octocopter X8 Folding |
| Weight: | 9kg Dry / 14kg AUW / 20kg MTOW |
| Size: | 980 mm (Diagonally) |
| Operating Voltage: | 6s / 22.v Nominal |
| Propeller Size: | 18″ |
| Flight Time: | 20-30minutes (dependent on battery) |
| Motor Redundancy: | Yes |
| Control Range: | Up to 20km |
| Operating Frequency: | 2.4ghz – 5.8ghz |
| Autonomous Flight: | Yes |
| Video Link: | HD / 1080p |
| Thermal Capability: | Yes/td> |
| Optical Zoom: | 30x |
| Dual Payloads: | Yes |
| Ground Station: | Integrated Toughpad |
| Weather Suitability: | Adverse |
| Max Windspeed: | 40mph |
| IP Rating: | IP65 |
