Electric Cargo Drone
 
Airframe & Dimensions
Configuration: X8 coaxial (8 rotors)
Frame Material: Carbon fiber + aluminum alloy
Length x Width: ~1.8 m x ~ 1.8 m
Height: ~0.7 m
Propeller Diameter: 32-34 inches (foldable carbon)
Landing Gear: Fixed, wide stance tubular skids
Empty Weight: ~150 kg
Max Takeoff Weight (MTOW): ~260-280 kg
 
Power System
Battery Type: Li-Ion, High Energy Density
Battery Capacity: 22-25 kWh
Battery Weight: ~100-120 kg
Nominal Voltage: 50-60V
Charging Time: ~2.5 hours (fast charge capable)
Propulsion System
Motors: 8 x Brushless (12-15 kW each)
ESCs: 8 x HV Smart ESCs (200A, CAN-enabled)
Propulsion Power: Peak 120 kW, Cruise ~15-18 kW
Redundancy: Dual power distribution + ESC backup
 
Performance
Max Payload: 100 kg
Flight Time (w/ 100kg): 90 minutes
Cruise Speed: 65-80 km/h
Max Speed: 100+ km/h
Max Altitude: 3,500 m (unloaded), 2,000 m (loaded)
Operating Range: 90-120 km
Takeoff / Landing: VTOL (Vertical)
Wind Resistance: Up to 10 m/s (36 km/h)
 
Electronics & Avionics
Flight Controller: Pixhawk Cube Orange+ or similar
GPS: Dual-band GNSS + RTK module
Obstacle Avoidance: Optional: Lidar + Stereo Camera
Telemetry: LTE + 915 MHz backup
Video Link (Optional): 1080p digital or analog fallback
AI Module (Optional): NVIDIA Jetson Nano/Orin
Cargo Handling
Cargo Mount: Centered detachable container
Max Load Volume: ~120 L
Container Type: Lockable, vibration-isolated
CG Management: Software-aided load balancing
 
Safety & Redundancy
- Dual IMU/GPS
- Battery thermal management
- Emergency parachute system (optional)
- Geo-fencing and no-fly zone alerts
- Automated return-to-home (RTH) on fail-safes