SwitchBlade-Elite
The SwitchBlade-Elite is a versatile, professional tricopter drone built with industrial applications in mind. It is adaptable to multiple nadir-mounted payloads and a gimbal-mounted thermal payload. It is ideal for multiple industrial drone applications, like mapping, surveying, public safety, energy infrastructure inspections, and more.
With less than a 2-minute case to flight time, the SwitchBlade-Elite is quick to deploy when time is of the essence. It comes in a weatherproof Pelican case that has compartments for all your accessories and is easy to transport in a car or truck. The SwitchBlade-Elite is easy to fly and comes with mission planning software that does not require a subscription fee.
This UAS is also great for accessing hard to reach areas in rugged conditions. It has an autonomous range of up to 16 km (10 mi) and an IP52 rating.
The optional Indefinite Flight Package (IFP) allows you to charge extra batteries while you fly, allowing for back-to-back missions. We also recommend adding 1-day of training at Vision Aerial’s Flight Center in Bozeman, Montana and a Second Year Warranty.
Vision Aerial platforms are proudly designed, created, serviced, and supported fully in the USA.
Key Features
- 50 min max flight times.* 30 min missions with typical payload and 30% battery remaining on touch down (RTL failsafe)
- 2.0 kg (4.4 lb) Payload capacity
- 16 km (10 mi) flight range†
- Handles wind gusts up to 40 kph (25 mph)
- Less than 2-minute setup and breakdown
- Folds for easy transport
* Flight time is impacted by variables such as payload mass, payload power draw, density altitude, wind, and piloting aggression.
† Environmental factors may impact flight range.
What's Included
- SwitchBlade-Elite tricopter drone with powered landing gear
- Ground controller with internal battery (6-hour battery life, can be changed when in use)
- (1) Flight battery (one used per flight)
- High-capacity AC dual battery charger (charges 2 batteries in one hour)
- Waterproof Pelican transport case with custom foam insert
- Mission planning software (no subscription fee)