Quaternium HYBRiX.20 RPA: the first hybrid fuel-electric UAV.

Introduction

HYBRiX.20 is the first hybrid fuel-electric multi-rotor RPA *. A unique and innovative solution that combines advanced proprietary fuel-electric technology to deliver more than 2 hours of operational flight with maximum payload. Unique features make the HYBRiX.20 the most powerful and versatile platform for aerial applications in a variety of human activities. It can include a wide range of sensors and accessories to help the user complete any task faster and safer than ever before.

* RPA (Remotely Piloted Aircraft) - remotely piloted vehicle (RPA).

Features

  • Hybrid technology that combines the advantages of batteries and fuel
  • Powerful brushless propulsion system
  • Portable design with removable arms
  • Easy to transport and start-up by one person
  • No need to wait long for the batteries to charge, just top up the fuel
  • 2 hours of continuous operation with max. payload on board even in adverse weather conditions
  • Empty weight 13.5 kg
  • Max. takeoff weight 20 kg
  • Cruising flight speed 50 km / h
  • Max. flight speed 80 km / h
  • Operating temperature range from -10 ° С to 45 ° С
  • Supplied in a compact transport case

The project received funding from the research and innovation program "Horizon 2020" of the European Union under the grant agreement No. 712667.

Specification

Max. takeoff weight:
20kg
Net weight:
13.5kg
Payload:
÷ 2.5kg
Operating time (full load):
2 hours
Cruising speed:
50 km / h
Max.level flight speed:
80 km / h
Diagonal size (from engine to engine):
1249mm
Rotor size:
30 inches (76.2 cm)
Powerplant:
Hybrid
Combustion engine :
Two-stroke
Fuel:
95 octane 4% oil
Battery:
LiPo 12S

Unrivaled Endurance

With its hybrid power system and unique design, the HYBRiX.20's endurance is 10 times that of any electric multicopter, allowing corporate users to fly longer and more ambitious aerial missions. Even with maximum payload, this hybrid multi-rotor remotely piloted vehicle can operate for more than 2 hours. Need even more time? Just refuel the drone and get back into the air in less than 10 minutes.

Rapid Deployment

The HYBRiX.20 has been designed for easy operation. Detachable arms provide convenient transport and deployment. It can be quickly set up and operated by one person. The robust transport case protects the HYBRiX when traveling to the operating area and fits in the trunk of a standard car.

Q16 Skyline Control Station

Q16 Skyline Advanced Ground Control Station - Provides full control over your HYBRiX.20. Has two screens for real-time video stream output and flight control. The Q16 Skyline allows the pilot to operate the drone and gimbal independently of each other, and the user-friendly form factor is ideal for long missions.

Flight Planner

The Flight Planner provides complete control over an air mission. Allows you to create an automatic flight plan with waypoints and emergency functions, change actual data in real time and switch to manual pilot mode at any time. HYBRiX is built on an open source flight controller based on Ardupilot software and is compatible with the most popular UAV sensors and accessories.

Application

Depending on the suspended payload, Quaternium HYBRiX.20 will be indispensable in areas such as monitoring and supervision, industrial inspection, mining, cartography and topography, agriculture, emergency response and assistance.

Comparison table

HYBRiX.20 in practice

the city of Benidorm, the Spanish police received a police version of the HYBRiX.20 POLICE drone. The drone is equipped with an advanced EO / IR camera (based on two matrices: electro-optical and infrared) with 30x zoom, suspended by means of a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, as well as a system of transponders that ensure coordination with air traffic units. This approach will allow the police aviation unit to increase the level of security and protection of citizens both during the day and at night, in those areas of the city where it was previously impossible to respond urgently.

Availability

The complete set of HYBRiX.20 depends entirely on the tasks set by the customer. To purchase a drone, you need to contact the developer through the available contact information posted on the official website.

Video

Video from the developer.

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