Despite its rather suggestive acronym, the Abris DG FLIRT is not out there to tease anyone. FLIRT is short for FLying Intelligent Robotic Tool and it is a new professional tool for aerial mapping and other remote sensing applications. FLIRT stands out as one unmanned aerial vehicle that is capable of capturing well-aligned images even in strong crosswinds. Abris DG has a video of it in action to show off what FLIRT can do and in it, you certainly won’t find it winking, or seducing anyone, except for professionals who are eager in getting the most accurate mapping possible.
Highlights include “exceptional flight stability,” special cartridges that will allow ease of changing cameras, gyro-stabilized gimbal, automatic drift angle compensation system, long flight endurance, up to 20 km (12 mi) range, fully autonomous flight from takeoff to landing, composite hull, dampers protection, small take off and landing area, automatic activation parachute system in an emergency, easy to assemble without special tools, automatic creation of mission plan, compatibly with a range of image processing software, and easy transportation in purpose-designed, lightweight cases.
Two models are offered, a light, backpack carried and hand-lunch model called FLIRT ARROW and a more powerful, rail-launch variety based on UAV ‘Cetus’ called FLIRT HP CETUS that is designed with high precision aerial mapping and remote sensing missions in mind.
Keep reading to find the aforementioned video.
Images: Abris DG.
Source: sUAS News.
