The Vanguard
LONG RANGE SURVEILLANCE DRONE
ABOUT THE VANGUARD
The Vanguard, our most popular UAV, is a long range surveillance drone with a configurable Data Link video Range and flight times. The Vanguard drone system is our solution to security and surveillance needs. It is also ideal for inspection and detection where fine detail such as cracks and signs of wear are needed.
The Vanguard has a dual camera configuration which gives you the ability to see what the Vanguard sees in real time and allows you to interchange between the two cameras while in flight. The Thermal camera allows you to detect objects, which you can then zoom in on when switching to the the 10x Optical Zoom camera. And with a first-of-its-kind dual antenna station, the Vanguard provides the clearest image even when it has been pushed to its limits!
CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
VANGUARD
SD LIVE
FEED
VANGUARD
HD LIVE
FEED
SPECIFICATION:
THE VANGUARD DUAL CAMERA CONFIGURATION HAS THE OPTIONS TO BE VIEWED SIMULTANEOUSLY OR BE INTERCHANGEABLE WHILE IN FLIGHT.
THE RECORDINGS FROM THE OPTICAL CAMERA IS IN 4K.
THE VANGUARD HAS A MAXIMUM FLIGHT TIME OF 94MIN.
THE ANALOG GROUND STATION HAS A SD DIRECT VISION FEED, WITH A FORWARD SPEED OF 15M/S ACHIEVING FLIGHT DISTANCES OF 35KM.
SPECIFICATION:
THE VANGUARD DUAL CAMERA CONFIGURATION HAS THE OPTIONS TO BE VIEWED SIMULTANEOUSLY OR BE INTERCHANGEABLE WHILE IN FLIGHT.
THE RECORDINGS FROM THE OPTICAL CAMERA IS IN 4K.
THE VANGUARD HAS A MAXIMUM FLIGHT TIME OF 94MIN.
THE DIGITAL DATALINK GROUND STATION HAS A MAXIMUM HD DIRECT VISION FEED OF 65KM.
THE DIGITAL DATA-LINK GROUND STATION OFFERS A DIRECT VISION FEED IN 1080P.
WHAT IT IS
- Lightweight carbon fiber landing gear
- The VANGUARD is designed to be weather sealed but taking into consideration the high tempretures in the southern hemisphere we have developed and integrated a cooling system that rushes air into the nose of the aircraft and blows it through the rear while maintaining its water resistance.
- The VANGUARD comes with a complete SkyLink System
- SkyLink Ground Station has a 5hour battery life
- SkyLink Ground Station waypoint control
- Carbon fiber foldable and detachable arms
- The SkyLink Ground Station can be mounted onto a tripod or a vehicle
- Large slow spinning props produce low noise.
- LAN option available for real-time IP data transfer to command and control or existing CCTV infrustructure
- Water resistant modular airframe
- Bluetooth connection for radiometric calibration via smart phone
EVERYTHING INCLUDED
- Integrated brushless gimbal system pre-configured for sensor of your choice.
- Ultralight High efficiency motors.
- Remote Transmitter & Tablet Dock
- Advanced GPS/Dual assisted Flight Controller with Data Telemetry System.
- Long Range SKyLink Transmitter command on and Telemrery feedback
- Long Range Video SkyLink
- High Gain Directional Antenna system designed for Thawting interferance and conquering range
- Power pack included with system
- AC/DC Battery Charger Kit.
- 2 Year Component Service Package.
VANGUARD TECHNICAL FEATURES
Aircraft Telemetry & Status – The SkyLink Ground Station provides you with a detailed overview of the drone’s status, such as the GPS location, Battery voltage and Altitude.
Automate with Waypoints- Fly autonomously along pre-defined flight paths and independently gather the required data.
Auto Take-off & Landing- Do not worry about take-off and landing. It is now possible to start, take-off and land the VANGUARD with a flick of a switch.
Photogrammetry & Mapping- Easily pre-define flight grids, after launching the VANGUARD, the software takes control, navigates and takes pictures according to the grid.
Virtual Fence & Safe Zones- The VANGUARD can be flown within its virtual shelter, from which it can´t leave the virtual pre-defined flight radius, or maximum height.
Aircraft Configuration – The Airborne app enables you to adjust functions such as: payload settings, cruise-speed, max-height and flight distance.
IN YOUR HANDS
Manual Control- The Joystick control module enables full manual or GPS assisted control of the drone. Pilots can adjust the flight direction, payload or camera angles from the ground, according to their specific requirements.
Tablet Control – The touch screen tablet has a simple, intuitive, user interface, which enables easy navigation and flight information. Automated “take-off” and flight programming are within easy reach.
GPS Assisted Flights- The pre-programmed switches allows the pilot to switch between various flight-modes, such as: GPS/Altitude hold, coming home and landing.
Payload or Camera Control – Pilots can remotely adjust the payload’s pitch and yaw and have full control of all payload features from the ground.
Dual Operation – Focus on flight as well as view. In the dual operation mode, the system is configured with a secondary remote control unit to facilitate focus on both the flight and camera configuration. This allows users to perform safe and steady flights whilst delivering quality optimal data or imagery.
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
| VANGUARD HD LIVE FEED | |
|---|---|
| Radio frequencies Options: | 2.4GHz | 900mHz |
| Remote transmitter: | SkyLink Ground Station |
| Video link: | True 1080p feed and recording up to 4K | 24fps up to 60fps |
| Security: | 128 bit encryption |
| MAX flight time: | Refer to FLIGHT TIMES |
| Overall distance achieveable: | 800 metres per minute |
| MAX forward speed: | 18m/s |
| MAX climb / descent rate: | 3m/s down and 5m/s up |
| MAX altitude (ASL): | 4500m |
| SkyLink range options: | 12km | 24.5km | 35km |
| MAX wind speed: | 37km/h |
| Operating temprature Min: | -5°C |
| Operating temprature Max: | 50°C |
| MIN / MAX temprature: | Max: 50°C | Min: -5°C |
| RTF incl. / excl. LiPo: | 9.5kg / 4.5kg |
| MAX Payload: | JAR Gimbal Dual Sensors – 10X optical and thermal (Day and night surveilance) |
| MAX AUW: | 9.5kg |
| Dimensions open (mm): | 835L x 835W x 350H |
| Diagonal length: | 1180mm |
| MOTOR | PROPELLARS | BATTERY | THROTTLE (%) | TIME (MAX) | WIND SPEED |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KV 85kv | 26″ tri-blade | 12s 22000 | 62% | 37min | 37km/h |
| KV+ 85kv | 29″ dual-blade | 12s 31500 | 67% | 48min | 35km/h |
| KV lite 85kv x4 | 28″ prop | 12s 22000 | 52% | 69min | 33km/h |
| KV lite 85kv x4 | 28″ prop | 12s 31500 | 54% | 87min | 30km/h |
| KV lite 85kv x4 | 29″ prop | 12s 22000 | 48% | 72min | 28km/h |
| KV lite 85kv x4 | 29″ prop | 12s 31500 | 49% | 98min | 26km/h | KV lite 100kv x4 | 27″ prop | 12s 22000 | 43% | 65min | 24km/h |
| KV lite 100kv x4 | 27″ prop | 12s 31500 | 43% | 76,92min | 22km/h |
| KV lite 150kv x4 | 28″ prop | 6s 22000 X2 | 59% | 77,08min | 20km/h |
| KV lite 150kv x4 | 28″ prop | 6s 31500 X2 | 62% | 101,47min | 10km/h |
| KV lite 150kv x4 | 29″ prop | 6s 22000 X2 | 55% | 80min | 8km/h |
| KV lite 150kv x4 | 29″ prop | 6s 31500 X2 | 58% | 101,47min | 6km/h |
| KV lite 150kv x4 | 30″ prop | 6s 22000 X2 | 51% | 81,86min | 4km/h |
| KV lite 150kv x4 | 30″ prop | 6s 31500 X2 | 53% | 106,47min | 2km/h |
*These are simulated flight times with various configurations and have no real bearing on real world flight times as other factors may effect the above configurations.
SOFTWARE SELECTABLE 900 MHZ & 2.4 GHZ
- Up to 25 Mbps Iperf Throughput!
- Adjustable Output Power (up to 1W)
- Extremely Small Footprint
- Very Lightweight
- Point-to-Point, Point-to-Multipoint
- Master & Remote Operating Modes
- Low Power Consumption
- Simultaneous IP & Serial Data
- Serial Communication Port
- Dual Ethernet Ports (LAN/WAN)
- Port Forwarding, ACL, Firewall
- Extended Temp (-40C to +85C)
- 128-bit AES Encryption
- Network Management with SNMP
- Configurable via local console, telnet, web browser
APPLICATIONS
- Ethernet Wireless Extension
- Wireless Telemetry
- Wireless Video
- Wireless Control Systems
APPROVALS
- FCC
- IC (Industry Canada)