A new unmanned aerial vehicle offering up to two hours continuous flying time and capable of carrying a payload of up to 10kg has been released by Terra Drone Corporation.
Terra Drone’s Brisbane branch chief Tsuyoshi Honda said unlike other UAVs, Terra Powerlifter did not require a long take-off or extra flight stabilization despite its heavy payload. It far exceeding the standard 1-2kg payloads and flight times of 15-20 minutes offered by competitor models, he said.
The Terra Powerlifter series also has RIEGL LiDAR (light detection and ranging) laser measurement systems for 3D mapping.
“The Terra Powerlifter had already proven its effectiveness in Antarctica, where it supported scientific research with continuous single flights of up to 40km,” Mr Honda said.
“It has also proven its worth in aerial vegetation surveys and in measuring particulate matter, with its state-of-the-art Japanese technology providing the ultimate in surveying and mapping.”
Terra Drone has also recently launched the Terra Explore series, comprising an unmanned UAV with a spherical cage, to enable visual inspections of infrastructure such as buildings and bridges and construction sites.
“Terra Drone is committed to giving Australian agriculture, construction and resource companies the most advanced UAV solutions available to enhance productivity and safety while curtailing costs,” Mr Honda said.
“Our innovative approach has seen our products achieve superior performance, from the Antarctic to Australia and beyond.”
Terra Drone provides surveying services direct to mining, construction and infrastructure management companies, benefiting from its significant experience in forestry and vegetation data capture, particularly in assessing encroachment on power lines and critical infrastructure. Terra Drone is also active in the fields of precision agriculture, disaster relief, obstacle avoidance and UAV fleet management.
In Japan, Terra Drone has partnerships with leading mining and construction companies including Hitachi, providing automated UAV surveying and data analysis of construction sites. The company is part of the Tokyo-based Terra Group, which includes Terra Motors, the company that pioneered the electric motorbike market in Asia.
The Terra Powerlifter weighs about 20kg (including the maximum 10kg payload) and is powered by a 62cc two stroke petrol engine. It can fly to an elevation of 3000m.
Source: Queensland Country Life
Not exactly quiet is it….. And I thought Hang Gliders were relics of the past….