Skyfront develops hybrid gas-electric multicopter drones that achieve flight endurance of over 13 hours, utilizing a proprietary fuel-injected power system that converts gasoline into electricity during flight. These drones are designed for public safety and commercial applications, providing reliable long-range capabilities for tasks such as surveillance, mapping, and resource exploration.
Funding
$120K 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 commercial and public safety drone applications are limited by short flight times, restricting their operational range and effectiveness. Traditional battery-powered drones often lack the endurance needed for long-range surveillance, mapping, and resource exploration missions.
Solution
Skyfront's Perimeter 8 is a hybrid gas-electric multicopter drone designed for extended flight endurance. The drone utilizes a proprietary fuel-injected power system that converts gasoline into electricity during flight, enabling flight times exceeding 5 hours with stock tanks and up to 13 hours with auxiliary tanks. This extended endurance allows for long-range operations, covering distances up to 205 miles, while carrying substantial payloads. The Perimeter 8 is designed for reliability and ease of use, with features like electronic fuel injection and cold-temperature operation down to 15°F (-10°C).
Target Audience
The primary customers are in public safety, surveying and mapping, geophysical exploration, military, and defense sectors requiring long-endurance drone capabilities.
Features
- Hybrid gas-electric power system for flight endurance of over 5 hours (stock) or 13 hours (auxiliary tank)
- Fuel-injected engine for high reliability and ease of use, eliminating the need for engine tuning
- Payload capacity of up to 22 lbs (10 kg) for 1 hour or 11 lbs (5 kg) for 3 hours
- Video and control range of up to 60 miles (100 km)
- Operating temperature range of 15°F to 122°F (-10°C to 50°C)
- Electronic fuel injection for consistent performance
- Optional GPS and data link anti-jamming for operation in contested environments
- Optional navigational RTK GNSS for centimeter-precise navigation and geotagging
- Optional active terrain following using a RADAR altimeter