Black Swift S1 UAS
Simple, Intuitive, and Reliable Survey & Mapping UAS Solution
The Black Swift S1 UAS is the perfect introduction to commercial operation of unmanned aircraft. Our mission planning software is so intuitive that you can learn it while performing real photogrammetry missions. You will quickly see the many possibilities of our gesture-based planning software tied to our common flight management hardware and software. For mapping and photogrammetry missions you will likely find that this is the only system that you need.
Description
An advanced fully autonomous survey and mapping platform, the Black Swift S1 is the perfect introduction to commercial operation of unmanned aircraft. The Black Swift S1 allows new operators to get up and flying quickly. The system is ready-to-fly out of the box and includes everything required for conducting survey missions, including the aircraft, batteries, ground station with tripod, tablet computer, field toolbox, carrying case, and control handset. Our mission planning software is so intuitive that you can learn it while performing real photogrammetry missions. You will quickly see the many possibilities of our gesture-based planning software tied to our common flight management hardware and software. For mapping and photogrammetry missions you will likely find that this is the only system that you need.
The Black Swift S1 utilizes Black Swift Technologies’ SwiftCore Flight Management System, comprised of the SwiftPilot, SwiftStation, and SwiftTab user interface, along with support electronics. The entire system is designed for ease of use along with accurate flight tracking, even in high winds. The SwiftCore FMS is designed and engineered by Black Swift Technologies and is entirely made in the USA. The SwiftCore has been approved and used for major scientific missions by NASA, deployments by NOAA, and by a growing list of commercial users including engineering and survey professionals, construction and mining managers, as well as environmental monitoring by scientific and academic organizations. Unlike other systems, no additional computers or support equipment are required for conducting missions.
The Black Swift S1 is capable of conducting fully autonomous flights in unimproved areas. Take-off is performed through a simple hand launch, and the advanced landing algorithm provides for robust and precise autonomous belly landings. The Black Swift S1 has a high operational ceiling and has been used to perform mapping missions at altitudes up to 14,000 feet in Colorado. It has been employed for surveying work, land management, crop damage assessments, and large area ecological studies.
Specifications
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Environment
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Min. operation temperature [°C]
0
Max. operation temperature [°C]
35
Max. wind speed [m/sec]
10
Max. humidity [%]
100
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Imaging/scanning devices
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Onboard imaging/scanning devices
RGB Camera
Type of Camera
Sony A5100 RGB
Build-in Stablilsation
N
Exchangeable
N
Sensor tilting to allow oblique views
N
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Platform
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Platform
Aircraft
Brand
Black Swift Technologies LLC
Max. payload [kg]
0.5
Max. stay in the air [min]
50
Max. speed [km/h]
90
Max. height above sea level [m]
120
Propulsion
electric
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Accessories
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Transportation accessories
Hard-sided shipping/storage case provided
Included batteries and charger
13,6000 mAh LiPo battery with high-performance LiPo charger
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Operation Characteristics and Safety
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Min. ø of launch/landing site [m]
30
Launching method
Hand
Automatic launch and landing
Y
Training provided
Y
Collision avoidance systems (CAS)
N
Autonomous emergency landing
Y
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Dimensions
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ø / wingspan [cm]
182
Height [cm]
30
Weight [kg]
2.75
Weight of battery [kg]
0.6
Weight of filled fuel tank [kg]
0
Number of rotors
1
Transport on human back
Y
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Base Station
-
Ground computer included
Y
Type of Ground computer
Android® Tablet
Sensor control
Y
Real time image and video download link
N
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General
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Year of last update
2016
Typical applications
orthomosaics, DEM, aerial, mapping, photogrammetry
Product Name
Black Swift S1 UAS
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Included software and automatically generated
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Flight planning software
SwiftTab
Photogrammetric software
Any
Point cloud processing software
Any
Type of software included
Flight planning
Automatically Generated Products
Orthomosaics