The Edge 130 Blue is an advanced military-grade hybrid VTOL tricopter drone designed specifically for medium-range mapping and ISR missions. With a small logistical footprint, the versatile platform can take off and land anywhere and can be assembled and launched in just one minute. The hybrid platform seamlessly transitions between forward flight and hover modes, and delivers class-leading flight endurances of up to two hours, enabling users to cover much larger areas in a single mission.
The Edge 130 Blue can be equipped with a range of easily-swappable Blue UAS-approved payloads, including a dual-channel Overwatch EO/IR gimbal and a triple-camera 39 MP mapping system. The UAS also features cyber-hardened radios with AES-128/256 encryption for the utmost in security.
The Edge 130 Blue is provided as a comprehensive UAS kit that includes:
- Edge 130 Blue UAV
- Edge 130 Blue ground control station and charger
- FlightWave Mission Planner
- Two lithium-ion battery packs and charger
- Two sets of propellers
- Overwatch Gimbal camera payload and data storage card
- Mapping Array camera payload and data storage card
- Military standard (MIL-C-4150J) hard case
- FlightWaveCare warranty
- Edge 130 Blue Training Module
Specifications:
| Length: | 77 cm (30”) |
| Wingspan: | 130 cm (51”) |
| Weight: | 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs) |
| Max Payload: | 345g (0.76 lbs) |
| Max Altitude: | 3650 m (12,000 ft) |
| Cruise Speed: | Nominal: 15 m/s | 33 mph | 55 kph Max: 27 m/s | 65 mph | 100 kph Min: 11 m/s | 24 mph | 40 kph |
| Endurance: | Cruise 125 min Hover only 30 min |
