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Tasks: Inspection, Maintenance, Aerial Manipulation, Assembly, Repair

• Using 7-DoF torque-controlled KUKA LWR robot

• Actuation syst.: winches and propulsion units

Weight: 45 kg

Flying Type: UAV

Manipulation: arm, gripper / hand

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Updated: Jul 29, 2024

company logo for German Aerospace Center (DLR) German Aerospace …

Germany

Year: 2018

Flying robots are designed to fly without a human pilot onboard. They can be controlled remotely or operate autonomously (making decisions and navigating on their own). These robots are used for various tasks, such as taking photos, delivering packages, or monitoring environments. Space flying robots, designed specifically for space missions, may look similar to those on Earth but often have unique features and capabilities, such as advanced navigation systems for zero-gravity environments and enhanced durability to withstand extreme temperatures.

Flying robots are used for a wide range of applications and tasks, including:

  • Aerial Photography and Videography: Capturing high-quality images and videos from the sky for media, real estate, and entertainment.
  • Surveillance and Security: Monitoring large areas, borders, or sensitive locations for security purposes.
  • Delivery Services: Transporting goods, such as medical supplies or consumer packages, especially in hard-to-reach areas.
  • Environmental Monitoring: Collecting data on weather, wildlife, or natural disasters for research and conservation.
  • Agriculture: Surveying crops, spraying pesticides, or monitoring soil health to improve farming efficiency.
  • Emergency and Search & Rescue: Locating and assisting in rescuing people in disaster-stricken or remote areas.
  • Space Exploration: Assisting with data collection, research, and exploration in space missions, where human presence is challenging or impossible.

Flying robots come in various types; below are some of the main types:

  • Multirotor Drones: These are the most common type, with multiple rotors (like quadcopters). They’re great for tasks like aerial photography, surveillance, and short-range deliveries because they can hover and are easy to control.
  • Single-Rotor Drones: Similar to helicopters, these drones have one main rotor and can carry heavier loads. Due to their longer flight times, they’re often used in industrial settings or for cargo transport.
  • Fixed-Wing Drones: These drones have wings like airplanes and are perfect for long flights over large areas, making them ideal for mapping, surveying, and monitoring big agricultural fields.
  • Hybrid Drones: These combine features of both multirotor and fixed-wing drones. They can take off vertically like a helicopter and then fly forward like an airplane, making them useful for tasks that need both hovering and long-distance travel.
  • Air Balloon Robots: These robots use helium-filled balloons to float. They’re gentle and often used in creative or educational settings.
  • Wing Flapping Robots: Mimicking bird flight, these robots flap their wings to fly, which imitates a bird’s natural movements.
  • Nano Drones: Small and compact, these tiny drones are perfect for indoor use, flying in tight spaces, or even for educational purposes.
  • Swarming Drones: These drones work together in groups, or “swarms,” to complete complex tasks like search and rescue or environmental monitoring.
  • Space Drones: Designed for space exploration, these drones have features and advanced systems for tasks like data collection and spacecraft maintenance.

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Tasks: thermal camera, observe people, professional usage

Max. Size: 282L  373W  82H (mm)

Weight: 0.5 kg

Max. Payload: N/A

Max. Altitude: 5000 m

Max. Horizontal Speed: 14.7 m/s

IP Rating: IP53

Flying Type: Drone

Max. Flight Time: 32 min

Manipulation: N/A

Operating Temp.: -36 ℃ to 50 ℃

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Updated: Aug 25, 2023

company logo for Parrot Parrot

Tasks: inspection, search and rescue, situation overwatch

Max. Size: 506L  620W  111H (mm)

Weight: 1.11 kg

Max. Payload: N/A

Max. Altitude: 7000 m

Max. Horizontal Speed: 20 m/s

IP Rating: N/A

Flying Type: Drone

Max. Flight Time: 42 min

Manipulation: N/A

Operating Temp.: -10 ℃ to 40 ℃

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Updated: Aug 25, 2023

company logo for Autel Robotics Autel Robotics

China

Tasks: work at height, Non-Destructive Testing, measure wall thickness, scanning

Max. Size: 780L  780W  340H (mm)

Weight: 3.7 kg

Max. Payload: 1 kg

Max. Altitude: N/A

Max. Horizontal Speed: 15 m/s

IP Rating: N/A

Flying Type: Drone, Other, Multirotor / omnidirectional Tri-Copter

Max. Flight Time: 14 min

Manipulation: other

Operating Temp.: -10 ℃ to 40 ℃

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Updated: Jul 31, 2023

company logo for Voliro AG Voliro AG

Switzerland

Tasks: maximize the success and safety of land-based big-game fishing

Max. Size: 522L  522W  192H (mm)

Weight: 3.78 kg

Max. Payload: 3.5 kg

Max. Altitude: 1500 m

Max. Horizontal Speed: 20 m/s

IP Rating: IP67

Flying Type: Drone

Max. Flight Time: 30 min

Manipulation: N/A

Operating Temp.: -10 ℃ to 40 ℃

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Updated: Jul 18, 2023

company logo for SwellPro SwellPro

China

Tasks: Cinematic shots, obstacle avoidance, aerial photography

Max. Size: 433L  516W  95H (mm)

Weight: 0.83 kg

Max. Payload: N/A

Max. Altitude: 4000 m

Max. Horizontal Speed: 18 m/s

IP Rating: N/A

Flying Type: Drone

Max. Flight Time: 40 min

Manipulation: N/A

Operating Temp.: 0 ℃ to 40 ℃

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Updated: Jul 18, 2023

company logo for Autel Robotics Autel Robotics

China

Tasks: Accurate Object Identification and Tracking, Navigation, Auto Path Finding

Max. Size: 562L  651W  147H (mm)

Weight: 1.62 kg

Max. Payload: N/A

Max. Altitude: 4000 m

Max. Horizontal Speed: 23 m/s

IP Rating: IP43

Flying Type: Drone

Max. Flight Time: 42 min

Manipulation: N/A

Operating Temp.: -20 ℃ to 50 ℃

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Updated: Jul 17, 2023

company logo for Autel Robotics Autel Robotics

China

Tasks: Inspection, Mapping, Survey, Security, Search & Rescue, Situation Awareness

Max. Size: 229L  274W  126H (mm)

Weight: 0.8 kg

Max. Payload: N/A

Max. Altitude: 500 m

Max. Horizontal Speed: 16.09 m/s

IP Rating: N/A

Flying Type: Drone

Max. Flight Time: 27 min

Manipulation: N/A

Operating Temp.: -5 ℃ to 40 ℃

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Updated: Jul 17, 2023

company logo for Skydio Skydio

United States of America

Tasks: Autonomous Photogrammetry

Max. Size: 320L  440W  118H (mm)

Weight: 0.9 kg

Max. Payload: N/A

Max. Altitude: 5000 m

Max. Horizontal Speed: 17 m/s

IP Rating: IP53

Flying Type: UAV

Max. Flight Time: 32 min

Manipulation: N/A

Operating Temp.: -10 ℃ to 40 ℃

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Updated: Jul 17, 2023

company logo for Parrot Parrot

France

Ardea

Tasks: autonomous exploration, cooperation with emergency team in disasters

Max. Size: 680L  680W  300H (mm)

Weight: 2.4 kg

Max. Payload: N/A

Max. Altitude: N/A

Max. Horizontal Speed: N/A

IP Rating: N/A

Flying Type: Other, MAV

Max. Flight Time: 10 min

Manipulation: N/A

Operating Temp.: N/A

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Updated: Jul 14, 2023

company logo for DLR DLR

Germany

Year: 2016

Tasks: ultrasonic thickness inspections, non-destructive inspection

Max. Size: N/A

Weight: N/A

Max. Payload: N/A

Max. Altitude: N/A

Max. Horizontal Speed: N/A

IP Rating: N/A

Flying Type: Drone

Max. Flight Time: N/A

Manipulation: N/A

Operating Temp.: N/A

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Updated: Jul 08, 2023

company logo for Avestec Avestec

Canada

Tasks: Aerial photography, fly in complex environments

Max. Size: 251L  362W  70H (mm)

Weight: 0.25 kg

Max. Payload: N/A

Max. Altitude: 4000 m

Max. Horizontal Speed: 16 m/s

IP Rating: N/A

Flying Type: Drone

Max. Flight Time: 47 min

Manipulation: N/A

Operating Temp.: -10 ℃ to 40 ℃

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Updated: Jul 08, 2023

company logo for DJI DJI

China

Tasks: Aerial photography, fly in complex environments

Max. Size: 255L  312W  127H (mm)

Weight: 0.8 kg

Max. Payload: N/A

Max. Altitude: 6000 m

Max. Horizontal Speed: 39 m/s

IP Rating: N/A

Flying Type: Drone

Max. Flight Time: 20 min

Manipulation: N/A

Operating Temp.: -10 ℃ to 40 ℃

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Updated: Jul 08, 2023

company logo for DJI DJI

China

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