The twin-prop Vetal, manufactured by Thai firm HG Robotics is a new tailsitter drone for large scale surveys.
Designed for tasks such as agricultural surveying and general surveillance, it features a 1,300-mm (4.3-ft) wingspan and a foam-core/carbon-fiber-shell body, with the whole aircraft reportedly tipping the scales at just 3.8 kg (8.4 lb). Its two motors are powered by a quick-swappable 12-Ah lithium-polymer battery, one charge of which is reportedly good for a flight time of up to 60 minutes.
In forward flight, the drone has a top speed of 90 km/h (56 mph) and a cruising speed of 54 km/h (34 mph). It can carry a payload of up to 800 grams (1.8 lb), which could consist of various types of sensors and/or cameras – these can all be mounted and removed via a quick-release mechanism.
Vetal drone on display at a trade show
Utilizing a 4G/5G module, the Vetal can remain in contact with its operator up to a distance of 7 km (4 miles). And as is the case with most industrial drones, it can be remotely piloted in real time, or programmed to follow a predetermined flight path. For the latter, it navigates using a combination of GPS and GNSS .
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