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SWITCH UAV
ALL TERRAIN DOMINATOR
About:
SWITCH UAV is a first-of-its-kind VTOL and fixed-wing hybrid Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. This hybrid UAV drone features advanced flight time, higher safety, and simple operation with additional fail-safe redundancies. The SWITCH UAV drone is used for long-duration operations, long-endurance surveillance and security, inspection, and photogrammetry.
Key Features:
- Carbon Fiber frame for max thrust-weight ratio
- VTOL capable hybrid design ensures terrain independence
- Detachable wing design ensures portability while delivering unbeatable flight time
- Swappable 25X HD Optical & Thermal Camera
Daylight Surveillance Payload:
- Up to 25x HD Optical Zoom
- Operational Range – Up to 15 km
- Flight Time – Over 120 min
- 120 minutes till 3000 m AMSL, 90 minutes till 4500 m AMSL
- 2X Lighter & Man Portable – When compared to the competition
- Over 28X More Linear Coverage – when compared to boots on the ground
Payload:
Whether day or night, SWITCH UAV’s advanced combined day & night payload will get you the critical on-ground situational awareness that you need.
- Real-time HD Surveillance
- 25x Optical Zoom
- GCS-Only Storage for Maximum Security
Ground Control Station:
Our state-of-the-art GCS enables fully autonomous flight with utmost privacy and provides a host of safety features.
- Terrain Avoidance to keep your SWITCH UAV safe
- Easy take-off and landing ensure you concentrate on outcomes
- Waypoint-based navigation for ease of flying
- Live Display of Flight Parameters to keep you updated every step of the way
- Encrypted Communication for the highest privacy
- Capability to Integrate with User-provided Maps
- Annotation of points of interest
- Fail-safe Features for Communication Loss, Low Battery, High Winds, Temperature Range Violation
Aerial Vehicle (AV) Characteristics
| Characteristic |
Value |
| UAV Weight with battery and max. payload |
<7 Kg |
| UAV Size with Propeller |
<2.6 m x 1.8 m |
| Range of live transmission (LOS) |
15 km (un-obstructed & interference-free) |
| Typical Cruise Speed |
13 m/s |
| Functional Temperature Range |
-15°C to 55°C (Third Party Lab Certified) |
| Dust & Drizzle Resistance |
IP53 rating (Third Party Lab Certified) |
| Deployment Time |
<15 minutes |
| Navigation Lights |
Switchable (from GCS) |
Communication link Characteristics
| Characteristic |
Value |
| Frequency Band |
2.4GHz or 5GHz (depending on application) |
Payload Characteristics
| Characteristic |
Value |
| Day Surveillance |
Daylight HD 1280 X 720 px with 25x optical zoom video payload |
| Night Surveillance |
Thermal 640 X 480 px video payload |
| Payload Replacement Time |
<5 minutes |
| Payload Control (in flight) |
Pan: 360º continuous | Tilt: 90º |
| Target Detection Slant Range (Human Size Target) |
Daylight: Minimum 1000 m | Thermal: Minimum 500 m |
Ground Control Station (GCS) Software Features
| Feature |
Description |
| Map |
Capability of working with some publicly available open-source maps. Application has the capability to download maps automatically after specifying location GPS co-ordinates. 2D Maps: Capability to import custom maps. 3D Maps: Capability to integrate SRTM and DTED based elevation data. |
| Terrain Avoidance |
Detects and avoids natural terrain by using elevation data (where available). |
| Free Hand Annotation |
Capability to annotate areas of interest on the map screen. |
| Warranty |
12 months or 500 flights, whichever is earlier. |
Applications:
SWITCH UAV is rigorously tested to deliver success across the entire spectrum of security and surveillance missions. The switch UAV drone is widely suited for defense, reconnaissance, inspection, and monitoring applications where a hybrid UAV drone offers advantages in endurance and operational flexibility.
- Anti-Terror: Detect threats and identify risk-prone areas from a remote location
- Forest & Wildlife: Track criminal activity and boost conservation efforts
- Disaster Management: Gain real-time knowledge of the situation and plan search and rescue operations effectively
- Crime Control: Enhance law enforcement with remote situation assessment and crime scene analysis
- ISR Operations: Conduct surveillance and gather actionable intelligence
- Border Security: Conduct reconnaissance missions and track illegal activities without risking lives
Why Choose SWITCH UAV?
SWITCH UAV combines the advantages of both VTOL and fixed-wing technologies, delivering exceptional endurance, operational flexibility, and ease of deployment. Designed for demanding surveillance and reconnaissance missions, it offers reliable performance across diverse terrains and environmental conditions.
- Hybrid VTOL and fixed-wing design for terrain-independent operations
- Extended flight endurance of over 120 minutes for long-range missions
- Lightweight and portable construction for rapid deployment
- High-resolution day and thermal imaging payloads for 24/7 situational awareness
- Autonomous flight capabilities with waypoint-based navigation
- Advanced fail-safe mechanisms for enhanced operational safety
- Encrypted communication system for secure data transmission
- Terrain avoidance technology for safer flight operations
- Quick payload replacement and mission adaptability
- Suitable for security, surveillance, inspection, mapping, and disaster management applications
FAQS
What is SWITCH UAV?
SWITCH UAV is a VTOL and fixed-wing hybrid UAV drone designed for long-endurance surveillance, inspection, mapping, and security operations. It combines the flexibility of vertical take-off and landing with the efficiency of fixed-wing flight.
What is the flight time of the SWITCH UAV drone?
The SWITCH UAV offers a flight time of over 120 minutes up to 3000 m AMSL and approximately 90 minutes up to 4500 m AMSL, making it suitable for extended missions.
What payload options are available with SWITCH UAV?
SWITCH UAV is equipped with a swappable payload system that includes a 25x HD optical zoom camera and a thermal camera for both daytime and nighttime surveillance operations.
What is the operational range of SWITCH UAV?
The switch drone supports live transmission up to 15 km in unobstructed and interference-free environments, enabling effective long-range monitoring and reconnaissance.
What are the primary applications of SWITCH UAV?
SWITCH UAV is used for border security, ISR operations, disaster management, forest and wildlife monitoring, crime control, infrastructure inspection, and long-duration surveillance missions.
