If you've been looking for an economical plane platform, that search ends here. The new RTF Aero fixed-wing provides at least 45 minutes of autonomous or RC-controlled flight, all housed in a robust, lightweight airframe.
Powered by Pixhawk, the Aero is capable of flying repeating missions with over 100 waypoints using a Mac, Linux or Droid device. The Aero is therefore ideal for capturing video over long distances, making it the perfect tool for autonomous missions. Partner with our FPV kit to get crisp, live-streaming video with superimposed telemetry data.
Priced at $1350, this aircraft is a serious tool that offers serious fun.
The Aero includes
- Ready-to-fly 3DR Aero aircraft
- Flight checklist
- 4S 6000 mAh LiPo power pack and balance charger
- 3DR Radio air and ground modules
- Micro-USB ground station adapter
Specifications:
- Pixhawk autopilot system
- 3DR GPS+Compass
- RC Tiger Motor 2820 830kv motor
- RC Tiger Motor 60A ESC
- External LED indicator and USB port
- Digital airspeed sensor
- Average flight time: 40 min
- Payload capacity: 2kg
- Wingspan: 1,880 mm
- Maximum speed: 56 mph (90 kmh)
- Minimum speed: 22 mph (35 kmh)
Comments
Would this UAV be easy to fly for a beginner? I'm looking to get into aerial mapping for research purposes but have just begun flying. I'm looking to get the fully loaded model with autopilot, but I'd like to be able to fly it manually too. I currently just fly a firebird stratous.
Can we get a picture of the inside layout? What is the size of a payload space availiable without any modifications?
2kg payload seems a bit much yes. You might get it up in the air, but it will not be pretty.. Mine (original Skywalker) is about 2kg AUW.
MAUW perhaps Quadzimodo ;-)
I've been using the tiger 2820 (830Kv) in another aircraft and on 4s with a 12x6 APC-E prop it's a beast, but only draws about 40A at full throttle! I've also run the same motor on 3s with the same prop for more placid flying (pulling about 30A). I'm curious as to the setup for this aircraft: what prop is shipping with this? What is the C rating on the supplied battery? Any data on the flight performance (e.g., current draw at cruise with zero payload and full payload)?
I've got two 5000mah 4S in mine. Needs a good throw to launch with all that weight, but flies pretty nicely. I haven't tested endurance yet, as the weather isn't great and my neck doesn't seem to like that position for extended periods of time.
I would like a copy of that param file as well :)
@Gary and Chris - If you cut a hole in the bottom, and make a little foam cradle, this thing flies a downward facing camera nicely. We've been using SX260s and S110s. Eventually you will see these integrated into a new fixed-wing offering.
@Euan - you can easily cram 2x 6000mAh in there. We had someone build a Lion pack and flew this plane for 4 hours.
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