The UMD UAS Research and Operations Center operates a diverse fleet of commercial and custom-built unmanned aircraft, designed to support a wide range of mission requirements. Our capabilities include seamless payload integration, advanced autonomous systems, and complex operational profiles, enabling innovative solutions for research, testing, and real-world applications.
Intent of System: Versatile Heavy-Lift Multirotor: An aerial "truck" designed for easy integration with a wide range of payloads. Can equip with hybrid generator to extend flight time.
Max Takeoff Weight: 55lbs (limited by Part 107)
Max Payload Weight: 17.6lbs (11lbs with hybrid generator)
Endurance without Payload: 48 min (300 min with hybrid generator)
Endurance with Max Payload: 24 min (80 min with hybrid generator)
Autopilot Firmware: Ardupilot
NDAA Compliant: Yes
Intent of System: Versatile Medium-Lift Multirotor: An aerial "truck" designed to carry a wide range of payloads.
Max Takeoff Weight: 34lbs
Max Payload Weight: 12lbs
Endurance without Payload: 30 min
Endurance with Max Payload: 15 min
NDAA Compliant: No
Intent of System: Dedicated cinema grade videography platform.
Aircraft Weight: 8.8-9.5 lbs
Endurance: approximately 25 min
Camera Specs: 8k 35mm full frame sensor, supports wide variety of lenses
NDAA Compliant: No
Intent of System: Software development test bed
Aircraft Weight: 3.3lbs
Endurance: 35 min
Autopilot Firmware: PX4
Compute/Sensors: VOXL2/4K fixed RGB camera
NDAA Compliant: Yes
Intent of System: Lightweight videography platform
Aircraft Weight: 249g
Endurance: 34 min
Camera Specs: 4K gimballed
NDAA Compliant: No
Intent of System: High endurance BVLOS test bed
Max Takeoff Weight: 66lbs
Payload Weight Limit: TBD
Endurance without Payload: 8 hours
Endurance with Max Payload: ~6 hours
Autopilot Firmware: Ardupilot
NDAA Compliant: Yes
Intent of System: Trainer VTOL Aircraft
Max Takeoff Weight: 7kg
Payload Weight Limit: ~1kg
Endurance without Payload: 25 min
Endurance with Max Payload: ~12 min
NDAA Compliant: No
Intent of System: High endurance low cost fixed wing test bed
Max Takeoff Weight: 7kg
Payload Weight Limit: 1.2kg
Endurance without Payload: 5 hours
Endurance with Max Payload: 4 hours
Autopilot Firmware: Ardupilot
NDAA Compliant: Configuration dependent
