Quantum Systems’ Trinity F90+ VTOL Surveying Drone
Date Posted:23 February 2023
Trinity F90+ VTOL RPAS
Quantum Systems’ new Trinity F90+ is a VTOL surveying drone with 90 minutes flying time. The choice for industry professionals looking for long range, accurate, reliable aerial mapping.
With industry-grade durability and in-flight stability, the Trinity F90+ from Quantum Systems is suitable for the most complex and challenging of projects with safe landing and take off using vertical take off and landing (VTOL) technology.
Description
The eVTOL fixed-wing mapping drone for professionals
With industry-grade durability and in-flight stability, the Trinity F90+ from Quantum Systems is suitable for the most complex and challenging of projects with safe landing and take off using vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) technology.
Eliminate the risks to both aircraft and personnel that hand launch and glide-to-land fixed-wing aircraft have. Quantum’s Trinity F90+ uses small propellers during take off and landing to give a smooth and safe vertical take-off and landing.
Now compatible with Propeller PPK workflow
High performance, high accuracy aerial mapping solution combines the vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) Trinity F90+ drone, Propeller AeroPoints ground control and software. Available throughout Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia from Position Partners.
Propeller is a leading supplier of cloud-based aerial mapping software and smart ground control points, AeroPoints, that enable high accuracy, post processed kinematic (PPK) data for survey drones.
Propeller has now announced a partnership with Quantum Systems, a German-based manufacturer of the Trinity F90+ survey drone. The agreement enables Trinity F90+ users to integrate the Propeller PPK workflow to their aerial mapping projects, utilising the AeroPoints ground control and web-based Aero software. Likewise, Propeller users can now integrate the leading vertical take off and landing solution to their fleet with the Trinity F90+.
- eVTOL mapping UAV with extended flight time of 90 min
- Intuitive Mission planning and implementation
- RGB, Multispectral, Thermal & LiDAR payloads available
Features
Easy to use with added safety features
It sets the bar for accurate, long range, survey grade aerial mapping. Available.
- 90+ min flight time in combination with the widest range of payload options available
- PPK including Quantum-System iBase Ground Reference Station powered by u-blox
- RGB & multispectral (dual) payload options
- Powerful motors for even more reserves in all situations
- Live Air Traffic (ADS-B) & QBase Mission Planning
- 2.4 GHz telemetry with up to 7.5 km range
- Optional ADS-B Mode-S out
PPK and RTK (post-processing kinematics and real-time kinematics) are the algorithms that allow the user to avoid any GNSS errors via processing data from two receivers that are in close proximity to one another.
They share the same common errors for most error sources such as ionospheric and tropospheric influence on the signal transmission, satellites ephemeris and clock errors.
As it is clear from the names, RTK is performed in real time, PPK is achieved via post-processing of the data.
When properly applied, these algorithms reduce positioning errors from several meters (typical for standalone GNSS receivers) down to centimetres.
iBase is an entry level GNSS reference station. It automatically logs GNSS reference measurements on the ground to a file on a micro SD card. This file enables QBase3D to do PPK processing of the collected survey data with a absolute accuracy of 2 – 5 cm.
Integrated sensors and enhanced accuracy
Quantum Systems uses integrated sensors that are shock-protected, with SD cards that are easily accessible from the outside. Both are powered by Trinity’s battery, and accurate geotagging is achieved by measuring the exact trigger point. The combination of hardware and software guarantees maximum precision and the best results of any competing solution.
Reliable and Integrated Design
This surveying drone has been designed for industry, delivering professional survey-grade results.
You can see the result in every detail, such as the optimised electric layout, the efficient cargo container or the clean finish of the outer shell. It truly showcases the best of German engineering.
Longest Flight Time In Its Class
The ability to switch to gliding mode enables the Trinity to directly benefit from an enhanced long range capability. We dedicated many hours to optimize the wing geometry to push the glide ratio to an astounding 14:1!
Using only one specially-designed motor in the rear fuselage increases the flight time far beyond current industrial RPAS’s by reducing energy consumption to a minimum.
Small Footprint
The Trinity surveying drone comes “ready to fly” (RTF) in a moulded transport case which offers enough space for the whole package with room for two optional battery packs, accessories, and a tablet PC.
A padded cover with convenient carrying options makes it easy to transport the package to the farthest operation area. At a size of 100 x 83 x 27cm it can be stowed away easily.
Enquire more about the Trinity VTOL solution today – available throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia from Position Partners.
Specification
Max. Take-off Weight | 5.0 kg (11.0 lbs) |
Max. Flight Time | 90+ min* |
60 min (locked) | |
Max. Range (Area Coverage) | 100 km = 700 ha |
(62 mi = 1730 ac) | |
Maximum Flight Altitude (MSL) | 4500 m (14763.8 ft) |
Command and Control Range | 5 – 7.5 km** (3.1 – 4.7 mi) |
** under optimal conditions | |
Payload (with compartment) | max. 700 g (1.54 lbs) |
Optimal Cruise Speed | 17 m/s (33 kn) |
Wind Tolerance (ground) | up to 9 m/s (17.5 kn) <1500m MSL |
up to 7 m/s / (13,6 kn) 1500m – 3000m MSL | |
up to 5 m/s / (9.7 kn) >3000m MSL | |
Wind Tolerance (cruise) | up to 12 m / s (23.3 kn) |
Battery Weight | 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) |
Telemetry Link & RC Transmitter Frequency | 2.4 GHz |
Telemetry Link (QBase Modem) Power | max. 100 mW |
Operating Temperature Range | -12 °C to 50 °C |
(10.4 °F to 122 °F) | |
Wingspan | 2.394 m (7.85 ft) |
Transport Case Dimensions | 1002 x 830 x 270 mm |
(39.4 x 32.7 x 10.6 inch) |