microdrones is a leading developer of intelligent unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) solutions for industry, security, search and rescue and a wide range of other applications. In addition to standalone VTOL drones, we also provide packaged solutions for mapping and agriculture that pair our drones with state-of-the-art cameras and sensors and our powerful software applications.
UAV Systems for Precision Agriculture, Mapping and Survey Applications
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md4-200 Autonomous Unmanned Micro Aerial Vehicle
The md4-200 is our entry-level unmanned aircraft system. It is a lightweight, agile drone capable of rapid on-site deployment in a variety of environmental conditions. Ideally suited to aerial inspection and photography, the md4-200 features a rugged weather-proof carbon fibre construction and advanced LiPo battery.
- Max Flying Time: 30 mins
- Max Payload: 250g
- Cruising Speed: 8 m/s
- Dimensions: 230 x 540 x 540 mm
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 1100g
- Maximum Operating Height: 1000m
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md4-1000 High-Performance VTOL UAV
The md4-1000 is a high-endurance VTOL drone that features an industry-leading average mission time of 45 minutes, which can be extended to up to 90 minutes with special configuration. Ideal for complex missions, the md4-1000 is even capable of beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) flights when paired with optional video glasses.
- Max Flying Time: 45 mins (90 mins with special configuration)
- Max Payload: 1200g
- Cruising Speed: 12 m/s
- Dimensions: 500 x 1030 x 1030 mm
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 6000g
- Maximum Operating Height: 1000m
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md4-3000 High-Performance VTOL Drone
The md4-3000 is our flagship VTOL drone, featuring powerful engines and a patented design that generates aerodynamic lift, resulting in greater flight performance and efficiency. The md4-3000 is capable of reaching an operating height of up to 4,000 metres and can withstand high temperatures, extreme weather and high voltage and strong magnetic fields.
- Max Flying Time: 45 mins
- Max Payload: 4000g
- Cruising Speed: 16 m/s
- Dimensions: 360 x 2052 x 1888 mm
- Maximum Takeoff Weight: 15000g
- Maximum Operating Height: 4000m
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UAV Base Station
Each platform is supplied with the microdrones Base Station ground control unit, a 5.8 GHz analogue reception unit with high gain antenna, designed to receive video and telemetric data.
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mdMAPPER200 Package
The mdMAPPER200 is our entry-level unmanned aerial mapping package. Designed for small area (up to 30 hectares per flight) aerial surveying, mapping and precision agriculture, this package combines our compact md4-200 VTOL UAV, a lightweight Sony camera and mount, and our user-friendly flight planning module which allows operators to prepare and carry out automated flights.
The mdMAPPER200 package includes:
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mdMAPPER1000 Package
The mdMapper1000 package features our md4-1000 VTOL UAV, allowing for longer flight times of up to 45 minutes and the ability to fly in harsh weather conditions. Designed for large area (up to 80 hectares per flight), accurate aerial data collection, this package is ideal for mapping/surveying, construction, mining, volumetrics, inspections and precision agriculture.
The mdMAPPER1000 package includes:
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mdMAPPER1000DG Package
The mdMapper1000DG package is an advanced aerial surveying and mapping solution that uses direct georeferencing (DG) to deliver highly accurate data collection without the use of ground control points. The on-board IMU measures orientation angles, for precision corridor mapping which allows the UAV to cover more ground, more quickly. Efficiency is further enhanced with the GNSS-aided inertial post-processing software.
The mdMAPPER1000DG package includes:
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mdMAPPER3000DG Package
The mdMAPPER3000DG is our most advanced aerial mapping package and features the md4-3000 VTOL UAV, capable of carrying heavy payloads of up to 5,000 grams. The md4-3000 UAV can cover up to 80 hectares in one flight and can fly up to 4,000 meters, where legal. Featuring direct georeferencing technology, the mdMAPPER3000DG allows for highly accurate data collection, even in dangerous or hard-to-reach locations.
The mdMAPPER3000DG package includes:
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mdTector1000 CH4 Package
Methane Gas Inspection UAV
The mdTector1000 CH4 is a fully integrated, professional aerial methane gas inspection solution. A laser methane gas detection sensor is integrated on the md4-1000 VTOL UAV, with an onboard HD video link for real-time detection and monitoring.
Practical applications include natural gas line surveys, tank inspections, gas well testing, landfill emission monitoring, and plant safety.
Live feedback is provided via the mdCockpit Android App which records Methane Column Density in ppm × m (1 – 50,000 ppm × m range).
The mdTector1000 CH4 package includes:
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