Elektra VTOL (eVTOL)

Elektra VTOL is an electric powered vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) drone with a payload capacity up to 2 kg. A highly advanced aerodynamic airfoil and an advanced wing design allow for a flight endurance up to 3 hours and covering distances up to 180 km. It is available with solar cells to extend the flight duration by up to 1.5 hours.

Elektra VTOL is highly wind-tolerant. Smart algorithms align the wing optimally with the wind during hover, minimizing the effective sail area and increasing stability. Wind speeds up to 30 km/h are acceptable during takeoff and landing.

Elektra VTOL is based on the most simplistic concept to realize VTOL capabilities, using only two motors and two control surfaces. Compared to tilt-rotor systems, this minimalistic and robust approach reduces complexity and maintenance costs. The lower structural weight allows for a larger flight range and/or higher payload capacity. Elektra VTOL comes with a triple-redundant IMU and a double-redundant RTK-GNSS system that not only allows for high-precision geo-referencing of survey data but also guarantees highly accurate landings within a few centimeters of position tolerance.

Any payload up to 2 kg that fits into the large cargo compartment can be integrated, ranging from high-resolution optical cameras for 3D mapping to multispectral cameras or gimbal solutions. Elektra Solar GmbH offers a customer-oriented service for integrating custom systems.

The entire system comes with a sturdy 1.2 m × 0.8 m × 0.6 m aluminum box that can be checked in as bulky luggage on almost any airline. Setup from opening the box to flight readiness can be performed in less than 10 minutes by a single person.

Intuitive and easy-to-use mission planner software allows for defining complex survey missions with just a few clicks, enabling safe operation in complex environments without expert training.