Sunbirds sign Asian distributor

Sunbirds sign Asian distributor

Congratulations to Sunbirds from France.

Sunbirds have signed a new partnership with Surmap Sdn Bhd for the SB4 Phoenix solar glider to distribute in Southeast Asia. The aim is to monitor the millions of hectares of plantations in Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippines.

Weight: 6.6 lbs (3 kgs) Flight time: All day long
Wingspan: 118.11 in (3m) Nominal cruise speed: 18.6 mph (8.3 m/s or 30 km/h)
Length: 53.18 in (1.3m) Radio link range: Depends on the Ground Station (9.3mi min.)
Battery pack: LiPo 2250 6S 22.2v Wind resistance: 24.8 mph (11.1 m/s or 40 km/h)
Default payload: Canon S110 RGB camera Ground Sampling Distance (GSD): Down to 0.79 in (2 cm) per pixel
Connectivity: 433Mhz direct link Type of flight: Manual or full autonomous
Propulsion: Electric propeller & brushless DC motor Launch: By hand

Gary Mortimer

Founder and Editor of sUAS News | Gary Mortimer has been a commercial balloon pilot for 25 years and also flies full-size helicopters. Prior to that, he made tea and coffee in air traffic control towers across the UK as a member of the Royal Air Force.