Flyby F-11 Drone
Product descripton: Flyby F-11 Drone by Flyby Robotics
The Flyby Robotics F-11 Series is an American-made programmable drone with large ML compute capability. Our system is engineered to be deeply modifiable by developers, yet ready for rapid and ruggedized field deployment. The F-11 Series is engineered to provide a stable foundation for heavy machine learning applications, precision aerial data capture, developer-configurable autonomy, and heavy payload effects. The system excels in current and emergent use cases across industrial, public safety, and defense sectors.
Compute & Payload
At the heart of the F-11 Series is its integrated Nvidia Orin NX GPUs, offering a massive processing power of 157 Trillion Operations Per Second (TOPS) compute in base configuration and 314 TOPS in dual GPU configuration. With its 1024-core NVIDIA GPU, 32 Tensor Cores, 16 GB RAM per Orin module, and onboard SSD storage of up to 2 TB, the F-11 Series is the leading choice in providing developer accessible computational power. Its design supports over 5.7 lbs of usable payload capacity and features versatile interface ports including USB 3.0, Ethernet, and Flight Controller Telemetry, all within a weather- and thermal-resistant airframe, ensuring operational readiness under any conditions.
Precision Engineering. Extended Flight. Adaptive Payload Support
Precision is at the forefront of the F-11 Series. On-board dual Ublox F9P RTK receiver modules provide the F-11 Series with RTK capabilities, offering centimeter-level position accuracy. With a forward flight time of approximately 1 hour, supported by its powerful 22,000 mAh / 902 Wh dual hot-swappable batteries, the F-11 Series delivers long flight times even in high GPU utilization and austere conditions. Designed for flexibility, the F-11 Series supports a wide range of sensor payloads, including ultra-high zoom visual, high-resolution thermal cameras, LiDAR, and the ability to easily mount your own payloads. The F-11 Series’ deep open software architecture and physical adaptability provide accelerated integration of any user-desired payloads.
NDAA Compliance
The Flyby F-11 Series is assembled in America with an NDAA-compliant supply chain. Users may select between the F-11H, compliant with 2020 NDAA Sec 848, or F-11D/F-11S, compliant with 2023 NDAA Sec 817, and the 2024 American Security Drone Act.
Technical specifications
AIRCRAFT GENERAL INFO
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Unfolded Dimensions (L x W) | 870 mm x 810 mm |
| Folded Dimensions (L x W) | 430 mm x 380 mm |
| Folded Height (w/o Landing Gear) | 285 mm |
| Default Landing Gear Height | 314 mm (height), 358 mm (length) |
| Maximum Speed | 42 km/h (26 mph) Position & Altitude Modes 80 km/h (50 mph) Sports Mode 100 km/h (62 mph) F-11S only |
| Flight Time (No Payload) | 56 mins (forward flight), 50 mins (hover only) |
| Operating Temperature | -20 to 49°C (<60% GPU utilization) -20 to 45°C (>60% GPU utilization) |
| RTK | Dual RTK u-blox NEO-F9P 1 cm + 1 ppm horizontal |
| Ingress Protection | IP 43 (certification pending) |
| Transmission | F-11H: Herelink Blue 2.4 GHz F-11D: Doodle Labs Mesh 900 MHz & 2.4 GHz F-11S: Silvus 5200 MIL MANET EW-resistant RF |
| RF Controller | F-11H: Herelink Blue RC F-11D/F-11S: UXV SRoC Controller / Laptop + PS4 |
| Flight Controller | ArduPilot (default), PX4 (custom order) |
PAYLOADS
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Available Payloads | Gremsy VIO (Sony Block 4K, FLIR Boson 640, laser range finder) Sony ILX-LR1 (Gimbaled Full-Frame Camera) Gremsy ZIO (4K hybrid 30x zoom, 20x optical, 12x digital) NextVision Raptor* (EO-IR, 1280×720 thermal, 20x optical, special order) Supports 12v & 28.8v mapping LiDARs |
| Maximum Gross Takeoff | 11,600 g (25.57 lbs) |
| Usable Payload Capacity | 2,600 g (5.73 lbs) base config at > 2:1 T:W ratio |
| Mount Options | BOTTOM: Sony ILX-LR1 / Gremsy VIO F1 TOP: Ouster OS-1 LiDAR |
| Mesh/Swarm Command | F-11D/F-11S only |
| Mounting Hardpoints | 32x M3 |
| Data Ports | 2x Ethernet, 2x USB 3.0 Type A, 1x FC Telem (10-pin) |
| Power Ports | 3x XT-30 (12v, 28.8v, 42–50v V-batt) |
MACHINE LEARNING / COMPUTE
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Onboard AI Module | NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16 GB (up to 2x modules) |
| GPU | 1024 NVIDIA CUDA cores, 32 Tensor cores |
| CPU | 8-core Arm Cortex-A78AE v8.2 64-bit |
| AI Performance | 157 TOPS (base), 314 TOPS (dual config) |
| Internal SSD | 1 TB (default), 2 TB (custom) |
POWER PLANT & BATTERIES
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motors | 4x Maxon Motors |
| Motor Kv | 160 |
| Max RPM | 8,000 |
| Propeller Diameter | 558 mm (22 in) |
| Propeller Material | Carbon Fiber or Reinforced Nylon |
| Batteries per Aircraft | 2x (dual 11,000 mAh packs) |
| Battery Capacity | 22,000 mAh total (360 Wh/kg density) |
| Battery Life Cycle | 300 cycles |
| Nominal Cell Temperature | -20 to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) |
| Cell Chemistry | Li-Ion Silicon Anode |