Heavy-Lift Multi-Rotor Platform
10" Quadrotor
Professional heavy-lift platform engineered for payload delivery, extended endurance operations, and commercial autonomous applications requiring stability and reliability.
Airframe Specifications
Motor to Motor
10 inches (254mm)
Frame Weight
~280g
Total Weight (RTF)
~1800-2500g
Frame Material
Carbon Fiber (4-6mm)
Mounting Pattern
30.5x30.5mm / 45x45mm
Landing Gear
Retractable / Fixed options
Payload Mount
Universal gimbal / cargo bay
Propulsion System
Motors
3110 / 4008 (400-600kV)
Propellers
10" carbon fiber (various pitch)
ESC
4-in-1 or individual 60-80A
Max Thrust
~6000-8000g total
Thrust-to-Weight
2.5:1 - 3.5:1
Battery
4S-6S LiPo (5000-10000mAh)
Power System
Dual battery option available
Flight Controller
Autopilot
ArduPilot 4.5+
Processor
STM32H7 (480MHz)
IMU
Triple redundant IMU
Barometer
Dual BMP388 / MS5611
Compass
External GPS/Compass module
GPS
Dual GPS with RTK support
Telemetry
MAVLink over multiple links
Interfaces
8x UART, 2x CAN, I2C, SPI
Update Rate
8kHz gyro / 400Hz loop
Performance
Max Speed
~65 km/h (cruise: 35 km/h)
Flight Time (No Load)
25-35 minutes
Flight Time (Max Payload)
15-20 minutes
Max Payload
1000-1500g
Max Tilt Angle
Configurable (up to 45°)
Max Climb Rate
~8 m/s
Service Ceiling
~4000m AGL
Operating Range
5-15km (telemetry dependent)
Wind Resistance
Up to 15 m/s sustained
Operating Temp
-20°C to +50°C
Communications
RC Protocol
CRSF / ELRS / SBUS / PPM
RC Frequency
2.4GHz / 900MHz
Primary Telemetry
433/915MHz long-range
Secondary Telemetry
2.4GHz / 5.8GHz
Video Downlink
Optional HD (1080p @ 60fps)
Cellular (4G/5G)
Optional LTE module
ADS-B
Optional receiver for traffic
Sensors & Navigation
GPS
Dual M9N / F9P (RTK capable)
GPS Accuracy
2.5m (standard) / 2cm (RTK)
Optical Flow
PX4Flow / Mateksys (optional)
Rangefinder
Lidar (up to 40m range)
Obstacle Avoidance
Multi-directional rangefinders
Camera Gimbal
3-axis stabilized mount
Payload Camera
Various HD/thermal options
Parachute System
Optional emergency recovery
ArduPilot Advanced Features
- Full autonomous mission planning
- Advanced failsafe modes (battery, GPS, RC loss)
- 3D geofencing with cylinder and polygon zones
- Object detection and avoidance system
- Precision landing with IR beacon
- Follow-me with intelligent tracking
- Custom Lua scripting for behaviors
- MAVLink 2.0 with signing support
- Terrain following with digital elevation data
- Rally point support for alternate landing sites
- Multi-vehicle coordination and swarming
- Camera triggering for photogrammetry
- Servo/relay control for payload release
- Real-time parameter adjustment via GCS
- Comprehensive data logging and analysis
- Integration with ROS2 for AI/ML workflows
Payload Integration
Standard Payloads
RGB cameras, multispectral sensors, LiDAR, delivery systems
Power for Payload
5V, 12V, variable voltage rails available
Data Interface
USB, UART, Ethernet, HDMI options
Gimbal Control
PWM, CAN, MAVLink gimbal protocols
Companion Computer
Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano/Orin mounting
Storage
SD card, USB storage, network storage
Design Philosophy
Manufacturability
Modular design, standardized interfaces, minimal custom parts
Reliability
Redundant systems, proven components, extensive testing
Maintainability
Tool-less access, modular replacement, field serviceable
Open Source
Full hardware schematics, firmware, and documentation available
Supply Chain
Multi-source components, no proprietary lock-in
Customization
Extensive parameter tuning, Lua scripting, API access
Development
Full MAVLink integration, ROS2 support, Python APIs
Scalability
Platform supports commercial fleet operations
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