Description
SPIRIT | Overview
The ideal platform for mission-critical operations
Meet the new face of mission-critical operations from Ascent AeroSystems. Spirit is a dependable, all-weather, high-performance UAV designed and built in the USA. Unlike conventional drones, Spirit is designed to operate reliably in the harshest environments.
Compact & Modular
Spirit’s compact airframe easily fits within a standard backpack and its fully modular airframe allows for field-swappable payloads so it’s easy to bring what’s needed, where it’s needed, when it’s needed
Rugged & All Weather
Spirit is protected against contamination and can reliably operate in adverse weather conditions including rain, sleet, sand and snow.
Efficient & High-Performance
Spirit sets the new standard for performance in its weight class with nearly 10 lbs available for batteries and payloads and a top speed of over 60mph to go farther, faster, longer, and carry more.
Versatile & Adaptable
Spirit’s adaptable design avails entirely new deployment methods and allows operators to easily incorporate a growing ecosystem of swappable payloads and software.
SPIRIT | specifications & performance
| TYPE & CONSTRUCTION | Coaxial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. Polycarbonates, composites, aluminum |
| AVAILABLE PAYLOAD MOUNTS | Top and bottom mounts can accept wide combination of batteries or payload (stackable) |
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DIMENSIONS (NO BATTERY OR PAYLOAD) |
1. 12.0 inches (257mm) x 4.2 inches (106mm) (Other payload diameters are supported) 2. Tip-to-tip diameter w/blades extended 25.5 inches (650mm) |
| DRIVE SYSTEM | Direct drive with 2x brushless motors |
| MAXIMUM TAKEOFF WEIGHT | 13.5 lbs (6.1 kg) |
| EMPTY WEIGHT | Core Vehicle (no battery or payload) 4.0 lbs. (1.8 kg) |
| SYSTEM VOLTAGE | 12S 44.4 volts |
| BATTERY OPTIONS | • Single (6.0 A h) Double (2x 6.0 A h) • Battery weight 3.0 lbs. (1.4 kg) 6.0 lbs. (2.7 kg) • Maximum available payload 6.5 lbs. (3.0 kg) 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg) |
| FLIGHT ENDURANCE | ONE BATTERY: 38 min with no payload / 28 min w/max payload TWO BATTERIES: 53 min with no payload / 14 min w/max payload |
| ENVIRONMENTAL | MAX DENSITY ALTITUDE: 14,600 feet above MSL (5,000m) OPERATING TEMP: -40 to 130F (-40 to 54C) |
| ENVIRONMENTAL RATING | IP56 |
| MAXIMUM FORWARD AIRSPEED* | Max (manual mode): >60 mph (100 kph, 27 m/s) Auto (Recommended): 40 mph (65 kph, 18 m/s) |
| MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED WIND | Recommended 40 mph (65 kph, 18 m/s) or operator’s discretion |
STANDARD AUTOPILOT & NAVIGATION
Other Options Available
| STANDARD AUTOPILOT | • Pixhawk 2 (Cube) Ardupilot/MAVLink. Commercial specifications standard, Domestic & MIL-spec available. • Other autopilots and encrypted communications standards are available |
| GUIDANCE SENSORS | Redundant sensors (barometer, compass, accelerometers, gyroscope) |
| SATELLITE | GPS, GLONASS |
| GROUND CONTROL STATION | • Integrated manual mode 2-stick control, autonomous navigation w/integrated 1920 x 1080 touchscreen LCD • Alternative options include ruggedized Windows PCs, Android, iOS available |
| COMPATIBLE GCS SOFTWARE | All Windows, Android and iOS versions of Mission Planner, QGroundControl, Tower, U.S. DoD ATAK |
STANDARD WIRELESS COMMUNICATION & VIDEO
Other Options Available
| MANUAL FLIGHT CONTROL FREQUENCY | 2.4GHz Range: 12 miles (20 km) FCC; 7 miles (12 km) CE & SRRC |
| VIDEO LINK | 1080p @60/30 fps, 720p @30 fps. Latency <110ms from input source to GCS display |
| AIRBORNE VIDEO INPUTS | Dual HDMI inputs support simultaneous use of two airborne sensors |
BLUE SUAS COMPATIBILITY
Other Options Available
| AIR VEHICLE | NDAA and Executive Order 13981-compliant |
| GROUND CONTROL STATION | Compatible with multiple Blue sUAS-approved GCS |
| SENSORS | NDAA-compliant sensors available |
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