AA Albatross with PX6 and SightsU BVLOS Management System

The Albatross is a ready to fly system. This advanced fixed-wing UAV frame is custom built in the USA and is assembled, ground and flight tested for BVLOS operations in Australia by Wicked Copters. The Albatross can be configured for applications ranging from long-range ISR to precision agriculture and surveying using our SightsU BVLOS Management System. 

Features

• Fully autonomous flight from takeoff through landing 
• 10 KG (22 lbs) MTOW
• Modular design
• Entirely electric system
• Up to 4 HRS flight time with 2 batteries or  6 HRS flight time with 3 batteries (*varies based on battery set up, operating conditions, and use case)
• Wide flight envelope
• Sleek streamline appearance 
• Large cruise window and payload capacity
• Self-cooling fuselage
• Entirely electric system
• Infield assembly in under 20 minutes 
• SightsU BVLOS Management System

Included Avionics

• 1 x Albatross Airframe
• 7 x MG Servos
• 1 x  BEC 
• 1 x  ESC
• 1 x 4020 Motor (400 - 600 KV)
• 1 x APC Prop
• 1 x Tru Turn Spinner 
• 1 x Airspeed Sensor
• 1 x GPS Unit
• 1 x Telemetry Module
• 1 x HV Power Module
• 1 x PX6C or PX6X Autopilot 
• 1 x Lidar Lite V3 Lidar
• 1 x SightsU BVLOS Management System
• 1 x Custom Built Heavy-Duty Carrying Case

Specifications

• Product Code: AAA01
• Wingspan: 3000MM or 9.8FT
• MTOW: 10 KG or 22 LBS
• Available Payload: 2KG - 4.4 KG (battery dependent)
• Mission Planning and Operations Software: QGround Control 
• Endurance: 4 HRS to 6 HRS (*varies based on battery set up, operating conditions, and use case)
• Range: 100 KM+
• Cruise Speed: 18 M/S or 40 MPH
• Max Level Speed: 40 M/S or 90 MPH
• Takeoff: 50 FT (Runway, unpaved road, cut grass)
• Glide Ratio (L/D): 28:1 - 30:1
• Center of Gravity: 85 MM - 95 MM from the root leading edge

Camera Options

Several standard camera options are compatible with the Albatross UAV. All listed options integrate seamlessly with the autopilot. If you don't select one of the available cameras, your Albatross will ship without one. 

• Survey Camera- 20.1 MP, automatically geotags images in flight, Pixhawk compatible. Weight 72 grams. Dimension 12 x 10 x 7 in
• MAPIR Survey 3 - NDVI Camera, 12 MP, triggered from Pixhawk, in-flight geotagging. Weight 76 grams. Dimensions 59 x 41.5 x 36 mm
• FLIR Vue Pro - Thermal Camera, 0.02 MP, triggered from Pixhawk, in-flight geotagging. Weight 84g. Dimensions 41 x 59 x 29.6 mm. This camera will come hard-mounted if installation is requested. If you'd prefer it gimbaled, please contact us. 
• EO/IR Gimbaled Camera with Tracking - Our ISR payload of choice is the Colibri2 from Next Vision. This EO-IR stabilized camera is built for professionals needing a quality camera for both day and night use. Weighing in at 180 grams (6.3 oz), the Colibri2 offers excellent image quality and sharpness to capture detailed imagery, such as license plates and faces. This camera comes fully integrated into your Albatross UAV. 

Video Packages

Upgrade your Albatross to include a live video feed from the air back to your base station. If you don't select one of the available video packages, your Albatross will ship without any. 

• Standard Range Video: This package gives the end-user the ability to transmit live analog video over a 1.3 GHZ frequency and comes with circularly polarized antennas. The standard range is 1km (varies based on RF environment and operating conditions). 
• Long Range Video: This package utilizes high powered transmit/receive equipment and high gain antennas to extend video range from 1km to approximately 10km. 

Autopilot Options

The Albatross customised AUS build includes a PX6C or PX6X Autopilot. 

Command and Control Options

For customers looking for additional range, we offer to our long-range SightsU BVLOS package. 

• Long-Range Package:  This includes a 900MHz and our Wicked Copters SightsU BVLOS System providing a range of up to 100km.  Longer range options are available.

Laser Altimeter Options

Our base model Albatross ships out with a Garmin, compact optical disance measurement sensor. This laser altimeter is used to assist with autonomous takeoff and landing. 

• Upgraded Option: Extends range to 120m for additional accuracy on takeoff and landing.

Ground Stations 

Missions can be seamlessly planned and executed from your existing laptop or desktop computer (Mac, Windows, Linux). For customers looking for something a little different, we also offer two ground station options. 

• Tablet Computer: The tablet ground station is easy to use and ideal for short-range VLOS missions. From the tablet, easily plan, execute and monitor your mission. 
• Dual Screen GCS: The Dual Screen GCS is a ruggedized dual-screen ground station. Featuring daylight readable screens, payload gimbal joystick, and 128GB of storage, all housed in a Pelican carrying case. 

RC Remote

We recommend adding an RC remote to any Albatross UAV. The RC remote is beneficial to seamless setup and is also recommended should the user need to take manual control at any time. If you have an existing RC remote, you'd like to use, please contact us to verify compatibility. 

Batteries 

The Albatross UAV uses energy-dense lithium-ion batteries to fly long distances. The system can be flown with up to 3 batteries at a time, each adding around 1.5 hours of flight time. 

Spare Parts

Albatross In-Field Kits include everything you'll need to ensure 100% uptime. 

Corporate, Classroom and Advanced courses may run to custom dates to suit clients with 4 or more students.

Our flexible online webinar course provides a contact-free environment for completing the theory study at home or work.

The online webinars for RePL and half-day webinars for upgrades run every 3 weeks(2 days of webinars for sub 7kg and 3 days of webinars for sub 25kg) and include AROC and ELP. Face to Face closeout dates are arranged Australia wide per course venue at time of booking.

Our next available webinar dates:

• Australia Wide Webinars for RePL (Multi-Rotor, Helicopter, Aeroplane and Powered Lift)
  • 20 - 22 May 2024
  • 10 - 12 June 2024
  • 01 - 03 July 2024
  • 22 - 24 July 2024

• Australia Wide Webinars for RePL Upgrades (Multi-Rotor , Helicopter, Aeroplane and Powered Lift)
  • 22 May 2024
  • 12 June 2024
  • 03 July 2024
  • 24 July 2024

• Face to face classroom courses Australia Wide are available subect to minimum class numbers of 4 or more students.

Our next available RePL online course closeout dates:

The dates listed below indicate the weeks we are in each location, please refer to the specific weight (sub 7kg, sub 25kg, sub150kg), type (Multi-Rotor, Helicopter, Aeroplane and Powered Lift) and pathway (Initial Issue, Same Type Upgrade, Add New Type and Manned Pilot) for futher information:

• Australia Wide Mobile Training (Minimum numbers may apply):
  • Every Fortnight Australia Wide (You choose the location!)

• Other Major Cities (Including: Darwin, Hobart, Perth):
  • Twice a month face to face closeouts

• Regional Centres:
  • Once a month face to face closeouts

• Corporate / Classroom / Mobile Training (Australia Wide - we come to you):
  • Every week on demand (minimum numbers required dependent on location)

• Adelaide
  • 29 April 2024
  • 20 May 2024
  • 10 June 2024
  • 01 July 2024
  • 22 July 2024

• Brisbane
  • 08 May 2024
  • 29 May 2024
  • 19 June 2024
  • 10 July 2024
  • 31 July 2024

• Bundaberg
  • 08 May 2024
  • 29 May 2024
  • 19 June 2024
  • 10 July 2024
  • 31 July 2024

• Canberra
  • 08 May 2024
  • 29 May 2024
  • 19 June 2024
  • 10 July 2024
  • 31 July 2024

• Mackay/Proserpine
  • 13 May 2024
  • 03 June 2024
  • 24 June 2024
  • 15 July 2024
  • 05 August 2024

• Melbourne
  • 13 May 2024
  • 03 June 2024
  • 24 June 2024
  • 15 July 2024
  • 05 August 2024

• Newcastle
  • 08 May 2024
  • 29 May 2024
  • 19 June 2024
  • 10 July 2024
  • 31 July 2024

• Perth
  • 29 April 2024
  • 20 May 2024
  • 10 June 2024
  • 01 July 2024
  • 22 July 2024

• Sydney
  • 08 May 2024
  • 29 May 2024
  • 19 June 2024
  • 10 July 2024
  • 31 July 2024