Honeycomb AgDrone

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

HoneyComb

Manufacturing/Building Method

Full Composite Drone Material: EPP & Kevlar Composite exoskeleton

Intellectural Property Type

Patent Protected

User Provision Model

Direct sales

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown - Waiting for answer from manufacturer

Design Specifications

Platform Drone: Fixed-Wing Takeoff Weight: 2.154 kg Material: EPP & Kevlar Composite exoskeleton Wingspan: 124.46 cm Powerplant: 575W Electric Motor Battery: 8000 mAh 3S LiPo Software Mission Planning: Yes Autonomous Flight: Yes Autonomous Landing: Yes Fail-Safe Routines: battery usage, battery voltage, radio link, operator intervention Automatic Dual Camera Triggering: Yes Visible Model: 16.1 MP Camera Coverage: Up to 347 Hectares/flight @ 61 m Ground Resolution: 3.2 cm @ 61 m Trigger Method: Automatic Dual Camera Electrical Signal Multispectral Model: 16.1 MP NDVI Camera Coverage: Up to 347 Hectares/flight @ 61 m Ground Resolution: 3.2 cm @ 61 m Trigger Method: Automatic Dual Camera Electrical Signal Estimated Flight Time Wind 0-8 kph: 55 min + 11 min safety factor Wind 8-16 kph: 44 min + 9 min safety factor Wind 16-32 kph: 33 min + 7 min safety factor Operations Launch Method: Hand Launch Landing Method: Custom Skid Landing Surface: Grass, Graded Dirt, Packed Gravel, Pavement Recommended Landing Space: 30 m x 122 m Minimum Landing Space: 5 x 18 m  

Technical Support

HoneyComb offers training and support

Replacement Components

Unknown

Lifecycle

Unknown, but the manufacturer provides a 12 month warranty

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Performance targets Cruise Speed: 46.7 kph Max Speed: 82 kph Linear Travel: 41.8 km + 8.4 km safety factor Communication/Control Range: 2.8 mi

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

Safety measures include low battery warning and return to home.

Complementary Technical Systems

HoneyComb Farm™: Image processing and data management

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Unknown - Waiting for answer from manufacturer

Other Information

3. AgDrone™ System Specifications