[The Velos V3 has been] truly tested in the most extreme conditions.”
Safety • Redundancy • Efficiency • Performance
The IP65-rated, fully redundant design of the Velos V3 allows for a high-capacity payload and multi-sensor options making it a reliable UAV helicopter option. The design of the Velos V3 with its powerful twin-motor drive train and 30-mile control range offers reliability and scalability for any civil or commercial application. The payload over rotor (POR) option also allows for the addition of a ballistic parachute or other sensor options. The V3’s stable governor logic has CAN bus support, which has been tested exhaustively with Here2 and Here3.
Fully Redundant Twin Engine Design
Velos’ core innovation is its twin-engine fully redundant design. There are two sets of every significant component including the main motors, batteries, electronic speed controls (ESC), belts, and gears. Unlike most UAV helicopters that are built with common hobby-grade parts, we designed the Velos V3 from scratch with three main objectives: safety, efficiency and reliability.
The patented highly innovative drivetrain gearbox renders Velos V3 the only UAV helicopter in its class with the ability to tolerate a complete failure of most major components allowing it to safely land and protect its payload and surroundings under those circumstances. The system automatically isolates the faulty part without introducing additional drag to the operational part of the drivetrain.
The Velos V3 can tolerate many types of failures including motor failure, a broken belt, gear–one–way bearing failure, burned ESC, main battery failure, BEC failure or servo failure.
Multiple Control Options
The Velow V3 has many control options and supports both classic radio TX and a joystick connected to the ground control station. Additional control options include 4G, 5F, Silvus StreamCaster and others. In Here3, that specific GPS is RTK-ready, which means that without any further change to the aircraft, we can add the ground RTK system and operate with RTK accuracy.
Ready for Extreme Conditions
The Velos V3 is IP65-rated against ingress of solid foreign objects and water, which allows it to safely fly in rain, snow or dust. It also allows for the addition of more laser altimeters operating simultaneously and is equipped with obstacle avoidance sensors and follow me features.
Physical Specifications
Rotor diameter RD Length L Height H Width W Fuselage Width FW Empty Weight Battery Weight Payload Weight | 1950mm/76.5in 1720mm/67.7in 730mm/28.75in* 620mm/24.4in 230mm/9in 8.5kg/19lbs 4-10kg/9-22lbs 10kg/22lbs |
*depends on POR payload
Performance Specifications
Payload Capacity MTOW Endurance Cruise Speed Min/Max Speed | 15.8kg/35lbs* Under 25kg/55lbs Up to 80 minutes 30-70 km/hr | 8-19 m/s 1-120 km/h | 1-33 m/s |
*depends on configuration and weather conditions
Additional Features
- IP65 certification
- Supported by UgCS software
- Twin engine redundant design
- Patented dual motor system
- Can tolerate a complete failure of most major components and safely land protecting its payload and surroundings.
- Carbon fiber skid pads allow for variable payload configurations
- Payload Over Rotor (POR) configuration available for additional equipment options
*depends on configuration and weather conditions