The Firefly
The Firefly is Uvic Aero’s autonomous wildfire-fighting drone designed for agility, precision, and rapid response. As a hexa-copter, it excels in vertical takeoff and landing, allowing it to access remote and challenging terrains. The Firefly can carry a payload of up to 7 kg, making it ideal for delivering fire retardants, water, or essential supplies to critical areas. When unloaded, it weighs 8 kg, ensuring efficient maneuverability.
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Materials Carbon Fiber, Aluminium, PLA Plastic
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Diagonal Span 1800 mm (Motor-to-Motor)
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Max Takeoff Weight (MTOW) 24.0 kg
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Payload Capacity 7.0 kg
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Autopilot Pixhawk 2.1
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Propulsion U8 Lite KV190 (x6)
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Battery 2 x 6S 6500mAh LiPos (22.2V)
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Endurance (MTOW) Up to 11 minutes
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Endurance (Empty) Up to 28 minutes
The Scarab
The UVic AERO Scarab is a prototype solution to modern urban transportation challenges. Key features include its optimized Fx63-137 wing profile, a three-degree washout, high-wing configuration, and an inverted V-tail design, which ensure exceptional aerodynamic performance and stability in all three axes.
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Materials EPS Foam, Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, Aluminum, PLA Plastic
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Wingspan 2800 mm
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Primary Wing Area 0.934 m2
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Max Takeoff Weight (MTOW) 14.0 kg
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Payload Capacity 4.0 kg
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Autopilot Pixhawk 2.1
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Propulsion 3 bladed 20” prop w 13” pitch, 4 T-motor AT4116s 16” w 6.1” pitch
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Battery 5000mAh 6S LiPo (22.2V)
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Cruise Velocity 14 m/s
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Endurance Up to 25 minutes
The Hexa-copter
The Hex is UVic AERO’s multirotor aircraft. It is used for missions requiring precise positioning and vertical takeoff/landing. The Hex is capable of gathering high resolution data of targets within close proximity of each other. It can also be used to deliver and retrieve objects from the ground.
The Raven
The Raven is UVic AERO’s fixed wing aircraft. It is used for missions requiring long endurance and large payload capacity. It is capable of large scale aerial surveillance and terrain mapping. The Raven can be used to scout out large areas and identify areas of interest for further inspection by the Hex.
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Materials EPS Foam, Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, Aluminum, PLA Plastic
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Wingspan 2700 mm
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Primary Wing Area 0.934 m2
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Max Takeoff Weight (MTOW) 10.0 kg
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Payload Capacity 5.0 kg
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Autopilot Pixhawk 2.1
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Propulsion E-Flite Power 180 195 kV
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Battery LiPo 8000mAh 6S2P (22.2V)
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Cruise Velocity 14 m/s
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Endurance Up to 45 minutes