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Mapping & Inspection
D517
Best-in-class payload capacity. Five swappable configurations. One airframe built for every mission your operation demands.
D517 Benefits
BEST-IN-CLASS PAYLOAD CAPACITY.
With a max takeoff weight of 34.8 lbs, the D517 carries payloads that competing platforms can't even lift. Heavier sensors, longer-range optics, higher-output accessories — all without compromising flight time or stability.
ONE AIRFRAME. EVERY MISSION.
Swap payloads in the field — no tools, no downtime, no second aircraft. 4K zoom, thermal imaging, laser rangefinding, search lighting, loudspeaker communication, and a precision drop attachment across the same airframe. Inspect a pipeline at dawn, patrol a perimeter at dusk, deliver supplies to inaccessible terrain by afternoon.
D SERIES DNA
54 minutes of flight time. IP54 weather rating. Interchangeable payloads that adapt to the mission. The D517 shares the same field-ready foundation that defines every D Series platform — from power grid inspection and pipeline monitoring to highway patrol, perimeter security, and search and rescue.
BEST-IN-CLASS PAYLOAD CAPACITY.
With a max takeoff weight of 34.8 lbs, the D517 carries payloads that competing platforms can't even lift. Heavier sensors, longer-range optics, higher-output accessories — all without compromising flight time or stability.
ONE AIRFRAME. EVERY MISSION.
Swap payloads in the field — no tools, no downtime, no second aircraft. 4K zoom, thermal imaging, laser rangefinding, search lighting, loudspeaker communication, and a precision drop attachment across the same airframe. Inspect a pipeline at dawn, patrol a perimeter at dusk, deliver supplies to inaccessible terrain by afternoon.
D SERIES DNA
54 minutes of flight time. IP54 weather rating. Interchangeable payloads that adapt to the mission. The D517 shares the same field-ready foundation that defines every D Series platform — from power grid inspection and pipeline monitoring to highway patrol, perimeter security, and search and rescue.
Payload Options
4K 30x Zoom Camera
1/2.3-inch Sony IMX117 CMOS, 12 MP stills, 4K @ 30fps video. 30x optical zoom from wide-area survey to telephoto detail. H.264/H.265, MicroSD up to 128GB. 64Mbps max bitrate.
Multi-Sensor Camera
1/2.8-inch Sony imaging sensor (1080p, 30x zoom, FNo 1.5–4.0) paired with a 640x512 thermal sensor (-20°C to 800°C, ±2°C accuracy) and an eye-safe ≤905nm laser rangefinder (2–1500m). One payload, three measurement modalities.
Search Light
20,000-lumen output reaching 300m+. Switch between white, blue, and yellow modes with three brightness levels. Pitch control to 90°, intelligent air cooling, 1km RC range. Built for SAR, perimeter security, and night inspection.
Loudspeaker
Project clear two-way communication from altitude. Coordinate ground crews, issue commands during public-safety operations, and direct subjects during search and rescue — without landing the aircraft.
Drop Attachment
Precision payload-release mechanism for delivering supplies, line-pulling, or marker deployment in inaccessible terrain. Triggered remotely from the ground station.
Supported
Industries
Energy & Utilities
- Power line inspection
- Solar farm surveys
- Wind turbine blade checks
- Substation mapping
- Pipeline corridor monitoring
Oil & Gas
- Refinery inspections
- Flare stack monitoring
- Offshore platform surveys
- Leak detection
- Pipeline right-of-way mapping
Construction
- Site progress tracking
- Volumetric measurements of stockpiles
- As-built vs. design comparisons
- Earthwork calculations
Mining & Quarrying
- Pit volume measurements
- Stockpile inventory
- Haul road planning
- Slope stability monitoring
- Blast planning
Telecommunications
- Cell tower inspections
- Line-of-sight analysis for new tower placement
- Coverage mapping
Transportation & Infrastructure
- Bridge inspections
- Highway condition assessments
- Rail corridor surveys
- Port and harbor mapping
Insurance & Risk assessment
- Roof inspections
- Property damage documentation
- Catastrophe response surveys after storms or floods
Environmental & Conservation
- Erosion monitoring
- Wetland delineation
- Forestry inventory
- Coastal change detection
- Landfill volume tracking
Architecture & Engineering
- Building facade inspections
- Heritage site documentation
- 3D modeling for renovation planning
Public safety & Government
- Disaster response mapping
- Floodplain modeling
- Urban planning
- Search and rescue terrain analysis
Hunting
- Game tracking with thermal imaging
- Wildlife scouting across dense terrain
- Land and property surveys
- Pre-season habitat assessment
Agriculture
- Field drainage planning
- Land leveling surveys
- Irrigation system design
Drone Specifications
Wheelbase
41.2 in
Dimensions (Unfolded)
44.9 x 44.9 x 20.9 in
Normal Takeoff Weight
17.2 lbs
Max Takeoff Weight
34.8 lbs
Max Flight Time
54 min (no load)
Max Altitude
16,404 ft
Max Wind Resistance
37.9 mph
Operating Temperature
32°F to 104°F
Hover Accuracy (RTK)
V: ±3.9 in, H: ±2.0 in
Object Avoidance System Specifications
Type
Course following biaxial PTZ LiDAR
Range (90%)
1.6 - 131.2 ft
Range (10%)
1.6 - 44.3 ft
FOV
Level 3°
Frequency
50Hz
Positioning System Specifications
Network RTK
Supported
Frequency Band
GPS L1/L2/L5, GLONASS F1/F2, BeiDou B1/B2/B3, Galileo E1/E5
Horizontal Accuracy
0.4 in + 1PPM
Vertical Accuracy
0.8 in + 1PPM
Communication
Unlimited (with 4G)
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The vehicle-mounted airport handles auto take-off and landing while the vehicle is in motion. The drone tracks the vehicle position and lands precisely on the roof-mounted platform. You don't need to stop to deploy or recover.