MD4-1000
The MD4-1000 is a VTOL AUMAV (VTOL = Vertical Take Off and Landing, AUMAV = Autonomous Unmanned Micro Aerial Vehicle).
For lowest weight and highest robustness we have designed the drone completely in carbon fiber reinforced plastics. This carbon mono frame is also a perfect shield against electromagnetic interferences.
Our outstanding AAHRS (Altitude and Attitude and Heading Reference System) uses the following sensortypes: Accelerometers, Gyroscopes, Magnetometer, Airpressure, Humidity, Temperature.
By means of our synchronized, brushless direct drives (transmissionless) the noise level is very low (rpm < 2000, noise < 71dBA @3m). These propulsions recover from stall and overload conditions even at flight time.
The optional GPS provides position hold and autonomous waypoint navigation.
Our onboard flight recorder (microSD card) permits a post-flight analysis in real-time.
With our downlink decoder we provide all important data at the base station (battery state, altitude, attitude, position, flighttime...).
For best pilot support we have implemented a talking audio response system (no need to look at a display).
Security features prevent from crashing - autonomous landing on low battery or missing radio signal.
Depending on payload, temperature and wind the vehicle achieves up to 1 hour and 10 minutes of flight time.
By means of our software tools we provide a worldwide accessible service consisting of remote diagnostics and firmware updates
MD4-1000 Beta
- Propulsion: 4 x 250W flatcore brushless motors, hexsync, total peak thrust 106kN
- Empty weight: 3.9 kg
- Payload max.: 1.2 kg
- Navigation: DGPS, primary INS / secondary INS, primary flight controller / secondary flight controller
- Guidance: RC, GSM, Waypoint navigation
- CAN bus 2.0B support, customizable payload control
- Special protocol CANfly is developed by microdrones
MD4-1000 Prototype
The open test frame of the MD4-1000 (with MD4-200 for size comparsion).
- Propulsion: 4 x 280W flatcore brushless motors, hexsync, total peak thrust 8 kp
- Empty weight: 3.6 kg
- Payload max.: 1.2 kg
- Navigation: DGPS, primary INS / secondary INS, primary flight controller / secondary flight controller
- Guidance: RC, GSM, Waypoint navigation
- CAN bus 2.0B support, customizable payload control
Estimated pilot series (10 units): 2. quarter 2008.
