It's been already a while ago since we started selling one of our newest drones based on the Talon UAV airframe: the Aeromapper Talon.
In this occasion we wanted to use a large foam aircraft, something that was compact and yet large to offer 60 minutes endurance carrying a Sony Nex 5 with wide angle lens (as standard sensor, but more sensors are available). We chose the Talon, since structuraly and aerodynamically is a better compromise than other designs.
This UAV is very easy to launch, cruises at a low speed (40-45 km/h), has a small turning radius and has a parachute landing system. This makes it ideal for medium to small survey areas with very tight launch and landing spaces.
The V tail is quickly removable for easy transport.
Includes long range control and data link system (20+ kms).
And as usual, comes ready to fly and each unit we manufacture is completely flight tested. Includes a fully detailed User Manual with step by step instructions to get the user airborne in no time and with no training, although training is also available. Of course, it has APM and soon we’ll be transitioning to Pixhawk when we verify the maturity of this autopilot for fixed wing.
The Aeromapper Talon can already accommodate many different payloads with automatic triggering, including many variations of the Sony Nex 5 (converted camera bodies).
For more information on available payloads for this UAV please visit http://www.aeromao.com/uav_payloads
For more information on the Aeromapper Talon please visit http://www.aeromao.com/aeromapper_talon_uav
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Looks indeed like a great product, but I wonder what justifies a price of 9800$... After all you're using open source flight control software and hardware. OK you have long range telemetry, an included NEX5 with modified lens and a parachute system. Also taking into accounts the development hours for the frame and testing and testing and testing until you get all parameters right. But is it only because you plan to address a professional market that you need to inflate the price ?
Reaching this price level I'd still be hesitating to put a bit more money in and by a Sensefly eBee.
HI Mauricio,
Nice work.
How do you do the the V tail quickly removable?
I own a Talon, and would love to implement the removable tail idea. Any ideas how?!
both gravity and a flex membrane/fabric. Thanks!
Looks nice! We're just starting to experiment with a Talon here, as a smaller alternative to our larger S&R aircraft.
I like your parachute system. Is the release just gravity with the weight of the chute, or does something push it out the bottom of the plane?
Cheers, Tridge
I really love what you have done with the Talon, you just now need to convert your extension wings into flap it works really well.
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