Octatron SkySeer
Hand-launched electric UAV with GPS flight and video surveillance.
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The Octatron SkySeer is a short-range, electric-powered drone built for easy carrying and hand-launching. Made by Octatron, Incorporated in St. Petersburg, Florida, it looks like a typical radio-controlled plane or two-meter glider. An operator launches it by hand, and its flight—including landings—can be managed by GPS. Its standard range is about two miles (3.2 km), which can be extended using Octatron’s NetWeaver interface.
The SkySeer comes with video surveillance gear, a ground station, and computer interfaces. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has tested it for crime prevention, but the Federal Aviation Administration suspended the experiment, citing a lack of proper permits. While the FAA does not regulate model aircraft, it does oversee unmanned aerial vehicles. The airframe has a wingspan of 6.5 feet (1.98 meters), weighs 3.125 pounds (1.42 kg), and can fly for 45 to 60 minutes at a cruising speed of 23 mph (37 km/h).
Quick Facts
- Wingspan
- 6.5 ft (1.98 m)
- Weight
- 3.125 lbs (1.42 kg)
- Endurance
- 45 to 60 minutes
- Cruise speed
- 23 mph (37 km/h)
- Range
- approximately 2 miles (3.2 km)
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