When seconds count, a big open field with a permissive landowner is only minutes away ... on a super good day. Requiring only a 10x10 foot (3x3m) launch/recovery area, the FireFLY6 PRO is a practical solution that can be launched quickly from anywhere, thanks to its industry-leading Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) capability.
calculation assumes reliably-demonstrated flight times, 60% sidelap, ~3cm/pixel GSD
While traditional multicopters can match the FireFLY6 PRO's VTOL capability, they fly slowly and inefficiently. With superior flight time and faster ground speed, the FireFLY6 PRO leaves multicopters far behind when it comes to coverage. Gain efficiency and effectiveness by covering more area, faster.
Pure fixed wing platforms have long been the dominant players in applications that require extended flight times, but landing accurately requires expert piloting and often a bit of luck. Common workarounds (reverse thrust/deep stall) still require large areas and result in violent landings. In cluttered real world scenarios, the FireFLY6 PRO's exceptionally accurate, soft landings ensure that your missions end without a stressed out pilot or damage to precious payloads or surrounding property.
*assumes hover limited to takeoff/landing (standard VTOL ops), near sea level, with landing initiation at 21.6 volts using custom FireFLY6 PRO LiHV batteries. See our Payloads section for payload-specific flight times
**if permitted by local regulations and/or a Part 107 waiver. Wireless range can be extended to 6+mi (10+km) via use of a high-gain ground antenna, contact us for details
***400ft (122m) AGL, 60% sidelap, 3.0cm/pixel RGB (Sony a6000 with 16mm lens)
+ requires separate software upgrade purchase
++ when paired with a mapping payload, the FireFLY6 PRO system produces geo-referenced imagery that can be fed into the post-processing solution of your choice, without preference to cloud or local processing options
