The DX-3 Vanguard is the most disruptive long-range drone to enter the market, with a specialization in extended flight duration, remote inspections, and motoring. The DX-3 Vanguard features hydrogen fuel cell batteries – capable of 25hrs of flight, LiDAR and Infrared cameras, and is capable of beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flight.

 The Vanguard is designed to perform in challenging conditions and deliver live data processing. It can carry up to 3kg of payload. It has sensors, including high-resolution cameras, and can also be used for LiDAR Imagery for 3D mapping.

Features

• 24-Hour flight time
• 1500km Range
• Satellite, Radio, and Cellular capabilities providing beyond visual line-of-sight
• Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL)

Specification

Dimensions

• Wingspan  -  4.0m
• Length  -  2.4m
• Height (landing gear extended)  -  0.685m
• Height (landing gear retracted)  -  0.45m

Weight

• w/ max gas  -  34kg
• w/ VTOL batteries + max gas  -  41kg
• w/ VTOL batteries + max. gas + max. payload  -  46 kg
• Airframe and Avionics Only  -  27.3kg

Flight Parameters

• Cruise speed  -  90 to 112 km/h (25 m/s to 28 m/s)
• Min/Max speed  -  60 km/h (stall) to 144 km/h
• Min/Max AoA  -  -8 to +8 degrees
• Wind resistance  -  30km/h crosswinds
• Service Ceiling  -  4.0 m
• Operating Temperature  -  -15 to +40℉C (-4 to 104℉F)

Propulsion Systems

• Forward Flight  -  gas engine
• VTOL  -  4 x ducted fans + rotated gas engine
• VTOL Batteries  -  2 x 3.7 kg LiPo batteries (ea. 16000mAh) Chargers included, 12 min. fast charge per battery
• Gasoline fuel  -  Up to 7kg of automotive-grade gasoline

VTOL Transition Parameters

• Total VTOL Hovering Time  -  5 minutes
• Climb to 30m (100ft)  -  ~15 seconds
• VTOL Transition  -  12 seconds (no wind)
• Note:  -  transition is automated

Communications

• Radio  -  900MHz and 2.4GHz radios, up to 10km Directional antenna and amplifiers may extend to 100km
• Cellular  -  3G & 4G LTE, capable of streaming live payload, telemetry, and control data
• Satellite  -  GEO satellite constellation, global coverage Up to 100 kbps for telemetry, control and pilot FPV cams

Source - https://theskyguys.ca/drone-technology/dx-3-vanguard/

The Sky Guys

Established in the year 2015, The Sky Guys is one of the leading drone companies of Canada. The firm engages in the sectors of oil and gas, power, utilities, wind, infrastructure, construction and engineering. Through its advanced R&D arm, Defiant Labs, The Sky Guys developed bleeding-edge UAS systems and AI data analytics.

The firm provides inspections, monitoring, surveying and mapping services to some of the major Fortune 500 companies. The Sky Guys’ proprietary softwares includes DX-3 Vanguard, LX-1 Echelon, and GIS Mapping.