Project Crow

Welcome to Project Crow. Defining the future of aerial technology. Experience the next generation of flight with Project Crow.

Key construction features:

  • Long-Duration Flight: ~4.5 hours (~170 km) in the basic version; optionally ~7.5hours (~280 km).
  • Autonomy and Flexibility: Automatic flight via pre-programmed routes; routechanges possible mid-flight or via fly-by-wire control.
  • Optics: Easy integration of various advanced optical heads supported; connectivity via LTE or radio link.
  • Ease of Use: Hand-launch capability; landable on any surface (grass, crops); noadditional personnel required. Easy to operate with minimal training time.
  • Software: Based on user-friendly and well-documented open-source software (ArduPilot).
  • Compactness: Dimensions—2.4 m wingspan, 1.5 m length, 4.2 kg weight. Quickfolding (3–5 minutes) allows transport in a passenger car.
  • Velocity: Cruising speed of 10.5–11.5 m/s; maximum speed of 18 m/s.
  • Mass: TOW (Takeoff Weight) 4.2 kg; MTOW (Maximum Takeoff Weight) 6.2 kg.
  • Detectability: Silent electric propulsion with low thermal and radar signature.
  • Capable of flying without transmitting radio signals.

Key features in production scaling:

  • Prototyping: Rapid and low-cost prototyping enabled by fully 3D-printed construction. Production:
    • Low-cost entry into series production without the need for tooling such as molds.
    • Fast setup for series production with high flexibility.
    • Resilient to supply chain disruptions—uses widely available components that are easily replaceable from different manufacturers.
  • Flexibility: Quick and cost-effective customization for specific customer requirements and rapid technology upgrades.