The Dragonfish Series by Autel

Autel robotics recently launched the Dragonfish series drones to enhance the capabilities of drone operations across various industries. The Dragonfish series is loaded with state-of-the-art technologies and consists of three modules, the Dragonfish Pro, Dragonfish Standard, and Dragonfish Lite. All these high performing enterprise drones can be ordered from the iRed store, which is Autel’s official partner for sales and support in United Kingdom. In this article, we will explain everything you want to know about the Dragonfish series including the key features, capabilities, use-cases and more.

About the Dragonfish series:

As per Autel robotics, Dragonfish series is designed to command the future as it maximises the performance and efficiency by simplifying the drone operations with its unique tilt-rotor design. There are no complicated moving parts in its modular and waterproof design, which makes it smarter and more reliable. Its unique tilt-rotor design makes it very easy to fly and it can take off and land anywhere, you can easily switch between quad-copter mode and fixed-wind flight with the simple touch of a button. Essentially, the Dragonfish series is Smart, Simple and Efficient.

Important technical details of the Dragonfish series aircrafts:

The overall design of the Dragonfish aircraft is very compact and portable, it can easily fit inside the back of any car. The whole aircraft is designed in such a way that it can be very easily assembled and disassembled within a few minutes by a single person. Once it is assembled the whole system runs a self-check within 5 seconds, and the drone is ready to be used in less than 5 minutes.

The aircraft’s safety mechanism is also quite strong as it comes with GPS loss protection, which means if for any reason the GPS signal is lost, the aircraft will automatically land at its current location. The Dragonfish series also comes with low-battery protection and lost-signal protection, which makes the aircraft to return home automatically whenever battery goes below a set threshold or if the communication between aircraft and ground station is interrupted.

Additionally, it comes with a swappable payload system, which maximises its overall value proposition and enhances the mission capabilities. With the L50T payload, the Dragonfish Pro can achieve an impressive 50x optical zoom and 240x hybrid zoom capabilities. Even when observing targets 2 km away, the drone ensures exceptional clarity, allowing users to discern fine details with ease.

Core capabilities of the Dragonfish series:

In every Dragonfish flight, you get guaranteed stability and reliability with Autel Robotics’ superior flight control platform. Below are some of its powerful capabilities, which makes it an amazing and reliable aircraft for any sort of mission.

• Robustly Constructed: The Dragonfish's outer shell is made of composite material, while its core is crafted from carbon fiber, providing the aircraft with a remarkable wind resistance rating of level 6. Moreover, it boasts an IP43 weather resistance certification, allowing it to effortlessly navigate through challenging environmental conditions.
• Top-notch sensors: The Dragonfish is equipped with advanced airspeed velocity sensors that continuously monitor the surroundings in real time, even in harsh weather conditions such as snow or ice.
• Artificial Intelligence: Its attentive AI consistently conducts self-assessments of the system, proactively preventing potential faults from arising.
• Reliable Backup Modules: For enhanced flight safety, the Dragonfish drone incorporates backup modules for the battery, barometer, positioning system, compass, and IMU, ensuring reliable functionality even in critical situations.
• Intra-Flight Communication: The aircraft employs a dual-redundant Controller Area Network (CAN bus) communication system, safeguarding it against electromagnetic interference while providing real-time monitoring of rudder surface and motor status for optimal performance.
• Seamless Mode Transition: In the event of adverse conditions leading to the stalling or unsustainability of fixed-wing flight, the Dragonfish drone seamlessly transitions to multi-rotor mode automatically. Additionally, it possesses the intelligence to autonomously determine the most suitable flight mode for optimal performance.

Practical applications & use-cases of the Dragonfish aircraft:

With its exceptional operational capabilities and the ability to provide great performance, the Dragonfish series is highly useful for multiple professions across various industries. Below are some of the common use-cases for it.

• Public safety: it can help in conducting investigations, tracking suspects, and efficiently collecting evidence, all within a single integrated platform.
• Inspection of power-lines: it can help you enhance the efficiency and precision of inspections and facilitate the digital transformation of the power grid.
• Monitoring of agricultural lands: it can help you gather multi-spectral images of farmland, analyze areas of concern, and aid agricultural practitioners in effective field management.
• Preventing forest fires: aerial patrol guarantees prompt forest fire identification, real-time tracking of fire transmission, and continuous monitoring of firefighting efforts to effectively combat forest fires.
• Coastal patrol and security: it can help you effectively implement fixed-point, regular, and pre-determined flight patrols to combat criminal activities.

Is this Autel Dragonfish aircraft the right choice for me?

We believe this article must have helped you understand the details of the Dragonfish series, but we understand that you might need more help to decide which drone suits the best for your custom requirements. With over 21 years of experience, iRed’s team of experts would love to assist you in every way possible, feel free to call us at +44 1243 370 296 or drop us an email at hello@ired.co.uk for more help.