D Aerospace designs and manufactures industrial-grade drones, including the Salvatore and Azriel models, which feature open-source Pixhawk flight controllers and customizable payload capacities of up to 18 kg. These drones provide reliable operation in challenging weather conditions, with flight times ranging from 40 to 60 minutes and a communication range of 20 km, addressing the need for efficient aerial solutions in professional and industrial applications.
Funding
$53.2K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many industrial sectors require robust and adaptable aerial solutions, but off-the-shelf drones often lack the necessary customization options and reliability for specialized tasks and harsh environments. Integrating custom payloads and ensuring consistent performance in varying weather conditions can be challenging and costly.
Solution
D Aerospace designs and manufactures industrial-grade drones, including the Salvatore and Azriel models, engineered for reliable operation and payload flexibility. The drones feature open-source Pixhawk flight controllers, enabling extensive customization for specific applications. The Salvatore offers a compact design with a payload capacity of up to 15 kg and a 40-minute flight time, while the Azriel provides a heavy-lift hexacopter platform capable of carrying up to 18 kg for 60 minutes. Both models are designed to withstand challenging weather conditions and offer a 20 km communication range, providing versatile aerial solutions for professional and industrial use.
Target Audience
The primary customers are professionals and industrial operators in sectors such as surveying, agriculture, construction, and emergency services who require reliable, customizable, and weather-resistant drone solutions.
Features
- Open-source Pixhawk flight controller with ArduPilot software (PX4 available upon request) for custom mission programming and payload integration
- Herelink ground station for manual flight control, live HD video feed, and automated mission planning via Google Maps overlay
- Salvatore: Up to 40 minutes flight time, 15 kg payload capacity, portable ground control station, optional first aid kit carrier
- Azriel: Up to 60 minutes flight time, 18 kg payload capacity, hexacopter design for heavy lifting, payload mounting rails, easy-to-remove landing gear
- NDAA compliance available when purchased with Herelink and Cube Blue flight controller
- Water and dust protection (IP54 standard on Azriel)
- 20 km communication range