DJI has announced the global launch of the DJI FlyCart 30 (FC30)a product with which the Asian company intends to become a benchmark when it comes to transporting goods by drone.
The DJI FlyCart 30 (FC30) is a large multirotor drone. It has four axles with eight carbon fiber blades located on each of them. This makes it possible to rise to the heavens up to 40 kilograms of merchandise if a single battery is mounted or up to 30 kg if two batteries are mounted on the aircraft.
The maximum speed is 20 m/s, which is equivalent to about 72 km/h, placing itself in a range similar to that of the company’s other drones. The aircraft is also capable of withstanding headwinds of up to 12 m/s speed, temperatures between -20 and 45 degrees Celsius or partial rain thanks to the IP55 certification.
To maintain transmission during flight, the DJI FlyCart 30 (FC30) mounts the brand O3 transmission systemwhich promises a stream without interruptions up to 20 km away. It also offers the option Double Operatorwhich allows control of the aircraft to be exchanged between two pilots located at different geographical points in a matter of seconds.
DJI FlyCart 30 (FC30) maintains safety at all times
Taking into account that it is a large drone focused on the transportation of goods, safety is a critical factor. For this reason, DJI has implemented various functions with the aim of keeping both the cargo and the people who may circulate under the drone safe in the event of an accident.
First up, the DJI FlyCart 30 (FC30) set up redundant systems. This common practice in civil aviation implies that some of the elements are assembled in duplicate so that, if one fails while in the air, the aircraft can continue to operate safely.
On the other hand, the DJI drone mounts intelligent functions to increase security throughout your operation. For example: before taking off, evaluate the viability of the previously established route considering factors such as environmental conditions. It also detects nearby manned aircraft using the ADS-B system, mounts a multidirectional obstacle detection system capable of operating both day and night and incorporates an emergency parachute that ensures the safe landing of the aircraft in extreme situations.
Software is also key
The DJI FlyCart 30 arrives accompanied by a suite room software almost as important as the drone itself. This allows you to manage an entire fleet of delivery drones in the most efficient and autonomous way possible, reducing costs, increasing security and facilitating operations.
The main tool is DJI DeliveryHub, which allows you to plan delivery operations, monitor the status of the aircraft, collect data and even view the drone’s FPV camera. The other utility is DJI Pilot 2which allows you to control the flight of the aircraft manually, monitor various parameters or act in case of unforeseen events.
DJI gets on the air delivery train with the FlyCart 30
With this new team, the Asian company aspires to make its way into the world of air deliverywhich makes special sense in those areas with difficult access or little vehicle traffic, where a solution like this can be more optimal than conventional ones.
However, it is not alone in this sector. Amazon, the e-commerce giant, has been working on its own delivery drones for yearswhich operate in some areas of the US and will arrive, as planned, in some areas of the United Kingdom and Italy throughout 2024.
At the moment, DJI has not communicated official prices or sales channels for the product. However, it is important to emphasize that this is equipment for companies, so the distribution channels are different from the usual ones.