Hitec Commercial Solutions is a manufacturer and supplier of professional fixed-wing, multirotor and hybrid VTOL drones/UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) designed for a wide variety of aerial applications. Our Drone Services division provides actionable aerial data to a variety of industrial clients.
Our partnerships with leading UAV manufacturers provide efficient, innovative solutions for mapping, data acquisition and many other applications.
We offer a range of fixed-wing UAV and VTOL drone platforms, designed for aerial mapping, surveying, inspections and surveillance. Our professional drones are ideal for use in the following industries: agriculture, construction & excavation, energy & gas, mining & aggregates, and public safety, amongst many others.
The Xeno FX is a proprietary fixed-wing UAV designed for highly efficient mapping, surveying and monitoring missions. Constructed from durable Multiplex Elapor foam, the collapsible modular system is easy to transport, setup and reconfigure.
Featuring fully autonomous flight, the Xeno FX drone can be programmed before launch with custom flight plans to ensure thorough, efficient coverage of the target area. A modular payload bay allows quick swapping of hardware for a variety of missions.
Compatible sensor & payload packages include:
Learn about the XENO FX UAS features:
UAV specifications:
| Weight | 2.35 lbs. (1.1 kg) with standard camera |
| Wingspan: | 49 in. (1245 mm) |
| Cruising Airspeed: | 27-45 mph |
| Endurance: | 60 minutes |
| Max Survey Range: | Up to 675 acres per flight (2.73 km2) @ 400 ft AGL |
Learn more: XENO FX – fixed-wing UAV
The Endurance LT is a professional multirotor drone built with a lightweight carbon fibre construction and featuring a modular payload bay for quick interchangeability and maximum mission flexibility.
The advanced autopilot capability and robust safety features allow users to seamlessly transition between manual and autonomous flight modes. With Hitec’s Mission Control app, complete survey missions can be programmed from take-off to landing without any need for manual control.
Thanks to lithium ion smart batteries and optimised aerodynamic design, the Endurance LT drone features an endurance of over 30 minutes, maximising area coverage with every flight.
The Endurance LT payload bay compatibility includes:
MAPIR Survey3 multispectral survey camera – ideal for general photogrammetryQuadcopter specifications:
| Weight | 5.7 lbs. (2.6 kg) with standard camera |
| Frame Size Extended: | 28.5 in. (725mm) Motor-to-Motor |
| Frame Size Folded: | 20 x 11.5 x 10 in. (508 x 292 x 254 mm) |
| Endurance: | 30 minutes |
Learn more: Endurance LT – multirotor drone
The Quantum Systems Trinity is a compact fixed-wing VTOL UAV precision engineered from Elapor foam and advanced composite materials. With its intuitive assembly and unique VTOL capabilities, it provides the ability to fly a wide range of aerial missions providing superior endurance and coverage.
The system includes inbuilt PPK and an iBase GNSS reference station for increased geotagging precision and improved data post-processing. Live air traffic information can be incorporated via support for the pingUSB dual-band ADS-B receiver.
The payload compartment can be 3D printed to fit custom configurations. Integrated payload packages include:
Sony UMC-R10C 20.1 MP camera payload – ideal for surveying, mapping, GIS and disaster controlUAV specifications:
| Weight | 9.9 lbs. (4.5 kg) with standard camera |
| Wingspan: | 7.48 ft. (2.394 m) |
| Cruising Airspeed: | 38 mph (17 m/s) |
| Endurance: | 60 minutes |
| Max Survey Range: | 70 km (500 ha) |
Learn more: Trinity – fixed-wing VTOL drone
The Integrated Ground Controller is a handheld control station for small UAS, transmitting both control and MAVLINK telemetry through a robust RFD900x modem.
The built-in access point provides a wireless telemetry bridge to a centrally mounted tablet or other nearby smart devices or PCs. This telemetry link is compatible with the majority of MAVLINK ground station software, such as Hitec Mission Control, Solex, Tower, Mission Planner, and QGroundControl.
The R/C input channel configuration, switch layout, and specific software features can be custom-configured to suit any mission requirements.
The HCS Mission Control App allows drone mission planners to quickly and easily plot mission areas and routes, monitor vehicle and payload parameters, and perform fast pre-processing and pre-stitching operations. The intuitive, flexible system allows support for both current and future unmanned aerial systems.
HCS Mission Control features inbuilt mission profiles for a variety of specific unmanned aerial applications based on particular sensors and payloads:
HCS Mission Control allows direct upload to post-processing software, and is compatible with the following packages:
Learn more: HCS Mission Control drone mapping app
Our Drone Services division caters to the professional needs of a variety of sectors, including agriculture, construction & excavation, mining & aggregates, oil & gas, engineering & surveying, and public safety.
With highly experienced operators and a state-of-the-art fleet of unmanned aircraft, we leverage proprietary Mission Control software and sophisticated data and photogrammetry collection techniques to provide reliable and comprehensive end-to-end drone services, including:
Surveying – we select the most suitable sUAS platform for your survey project, in order to save valuable time and money when collecting and analyzing data.
Mapping – Hitec’s proprietary Mission Control app provides easy multiple-mission data acquisition at your fingertips, with fast image pre-processing and pre-stitching.
Photogrammetry – we can deliver high-quality outputs, such as orthomosaics and digital surface models (DSMs), produced from high-resolution imagery with powerful post-processing software.
Data collection – With actionable information delivered with rapid turnaround, you can utilize your time more efficiently and produce comprehensive analytics for a variety of strategic purposes.
Inspection – our drones provide a safer, more efficient alternative to traditional inspection and monitoring of worksites, powerlines, structures and more, with accurate, real-time data feedback.
Pilot training – provided by Hitec’s experienced team of Part 107 Certified pilots, our comprehensive pilot training ensures the proper instruction and education required for UAV operations, as well as familiarity with FAA regulations for proper airspace etiquette.
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