Nordluft develops a high-capacity drone platform for forestry and agriculture, consisting of the Nordluft Base Station, Nordluft Ground Control, and NordKopter drones. This system enables efficient logistics for heavy payloads, significantly reducing time, cost, and energy compared to traditional material handling methods.
Funding
$168.8K 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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Problem
Current methods of material distribution in forestry and agriculture, such as tractors and helicopters, can be inefficient, costly, and environmentally damaging due to soil compaction and reliance on fossil fuels. These methods also often require extensive logistical support, leading to increased transportation needs.
Solution
Nordluft Automation offers a high-capacity drone platform designed for efficient and sustainable material spreading in forestry and agriculture. The Nordluft system comprises the NordKopter drone, the Nordluft Base Station, and Nordluft Ground Control (NGC). This integrated system enables high-volume distribution of materials up to 10 km from the base station, minimizing environmental impact through electric operation and reducing logistical overhead by consolidating equipment and supplies in a single base station. The system is customizable for various applications beyond forestry, including cargo delivery and surveillance.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes forestry and agricultural businesses seeking efficient and environmentally friendly material spreading solutions, as well as organizations requiring long-endurance drone applications such as cargo delivery and surveillance.
Features
- NordKopter drones with a 30 kg payload capacity and flight times of up to 50 minutes without payload or 20 minutes with full payload
- Nordluft Base Station, a mobile unit that houses drones, NGC, material refilling technology, and cargo space
- Nordluft Ground Control (NGC), an autonomous drone swarm control system capable of operating up to 30 drones simultaneously
- Customizable for different applications including mapping, spreading over areas, spreading on tracks, and cargo delivery
- Hybrid control system with centralized decision-making and individual drone autonomy for safety and efficiency
- Compatibility with various sensors for precision spreading