The Thunderwasp air drone is a scalable system starting at only 200 kg for easy handling, while offering top-range payload capacity. The Thunderwasp can run on 95 to 98 octane standard petrol or Jet A1 fuel.
The Thunderwasp can integrate and carry almost any sensor with a weight of up to 1000 kg, even higher with customisation, while unique patented driveline creates minimal vibration for stable sensor and video operation.
Thunderwasp | Locust | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Quad Rotor | Tandem Rotor |
| Length incl. rotor blades | 6.5 m | |
| Width incl. rotor blades | 6.5 m | |
| Diameter rotor blades | 3.0 m | 2.9 m |
| Height | 1.6 m | |
| Maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) | 870 kg | 380 kg (Simonini 120 hp) |
| Empty weight | 230 kg | 147 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 400 kg | |
| Engine alternatives | Piston Engine Heavy Fuel Engine Turbo Shaft | Simonini Victor Super 2 (Automotive Gasoline) PBS TJ100 Turboshaft (Heavy Fuel) DC 12/24V (Electric) |
| Power Output | 151 kW – 180 kW | |
| Max speed | 95 knots (IAS) | |
| Loiter speed | 55 kn (IAS) | |
| Cruising speed | 112 km/h | |
| Endurance | +5 h | 5 h (140 kg Payload) |
| Endurance 300 kg payload | +3 h | |
| Service ceiling | 4000 m ASL ISA Conditions | 15000 ft (ISA Conditions) |
| Service ceiling 400 kg fuel and 300 kg payload | 3000 m ASL ISA Conditions |
