PD6B-Type3

PD6B-Type3 is Prodrone's foldable heavy-payload multirotor for delivery, surveying and other configurable industrial missions. The IP44 aircraft carries up to 20 kg, uses four hot-swappable batteries and supports camera, lidar and cargo-box payloads, with radio, PD-GCS and optional LTE control links.

Facts

  • Company: Prodrone
  • Type: Heavy Lift UAV
  • Positioning: 20 kg payload
  • Function: Carry cargo
  • Audience: Drone operators
  • Status: Commercial
  • Website: https://www.prodrone.com/jp/products/pd6b-type3c/

About

About PD6B-Type3

PD6B-Type3 is Prodrone's foldable multirotor for cargo delivery, surveying and configurable industrial missions. Interchangeable lower modules accept release or drawer cargo boxes, lidar and visible or thermal cameras, while the aircraft's four batteries can be exchanged without shutting down the system.

The IP44 platform carries up to 20 kilograms and flies for 33 minutes empty or 13 minutes at maximum payload. A forward camera supports obstacle detection, and optional PD-GCS, redundant control links and LTE extend command and data connectivity. Prodrone reports daily delivery operation in Ina, Nagano, and offers aircraft and software customisation around customer payloads and operating environments.

Specifications

  • Dimensions Mm: 2,181 x 2,398 mm deployed
  • Folded Diameter Mm: Fits within a 945 mm diameter cylinder when folded
  • Height: 676 mm with standard skid
  • Weight: 20 kg including four intelligent batteries
  • Max Payload Kg: 20 kg
  • Max Flight Time Minutes: 33 minutes without payload; 25 minutes at 5 kg; 19 minutes at 10 kg; 13 minutes at 20 kg
  • Max Speed Kmh: 60 km/h
  • Wind Resistance Mps: 12 m/s rated; tested to 23 m/s without payload in a wind tunnel

Market context

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Timeline

  • Prodrone PD6B-Type3 completes 14 km Level 3 island-delivery trial - 2020-11-30 - Deployment - The route crossed the sea from Kowa Port to Shinojima and was flown under Japan’s Level 3 framework. The scenario followed online medical consultation and prescription guidance, then modelled delivery of medicines and other supplies… - source: prodrone.com

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Deployments

  • Demonstration Route Distance - 14 km over-water Level 3 route - 2020-11-30 - Aichi Prefecture demonstration programme - BVLOS island medical-supply delivery demonstration - PD6B-Type3 completed a 14 km Level 3 over-water delivery demonstration between Kowa Port and Shinojima. - source: prodrone.com

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