Autel Dragonfish

Endurance With Payload

The Dragonfish series includes three models: the Dragonfish Lite, Dragonfish Standard, and Dragonfish Pro. With a flight time of 75 minutes, 120 minutes, and 180 minutes respectively while carrying a payload, each model can greatly improve work efficiency.

Dragonfish Pro – 180 min

Dragonfish Standard – 120 min

Dragonfish Lite – 75 min

Safety and Redundancy

Built Tough: The Aircraft’s composite outer shell and carbon fiber core gives the aircraft and wind resistance rating of level 6 and IP43 weather resistance to handle complex environments with ease.

Backup Modules: The Dragonfish battery, barometer, positioning system, compass, and IMU all have backup modules to ensure flight safety.

Attentive AI: Vigilant AI continuously self-checks the system to prevent faults before they occur.

Autel Robotics’ superior flight control platform guarantees stability and reliability in every flight.

High Quality Sensors: Integrated airspeed velocity sensor monitor the environment in real time, even while buffeted by snow or ice.

Automatic Transition: The Dragonfish will automatically transition to multi-rotor mode if adverse conditions cause fixed winged flight to stall or become unsustainable. The Dragonfish can automatically choose which mode to fly for the best performance.

Internal Communication: Dual-redundant CAN bus communication protects the aircraft from electromagnetic interference and enables the rudder surface and motor status to be monitored in real time.

Intelligence And Autonomy: Simplify mission tasks with the Dragonfish’s wide array of automated functions

Using Autel’s advanced flight control technology and intelligent AI, the Dragonfish can tackle even the most complex operations.

• One-Click Takeoff/Landing
• AI High-Speed Tracking
• Point of Interest
• Terrain Follow
• Quick Mission

RTK Accuracy

Map with confidence with the Dragonfish’s two RTK (Real-Time Kinetic) modules, which enable the aircraft to provide centimeter-accurate location data when paired with a GNSS base station. The dual units back up each other’s data for additional peace of mind, while also improving image metadata quality and increasing flight precision and safety.

Interchangeable Payload System

*Please refer to the specifications page for specific payloads adaptability.

Tackle any operation with a variety of payload options that can be toolessly swapped to suit mission needs. Dragonfish payloads are designed to be interchangeable between aircraft classes to maximize the value and enhance the mission capability of the system.

DG-T3

For DragonFish Lite/Standard/Pro
4K 20x Optical Zoom
12 Megapixel Wide-Angle
640×512 High Resolution Infrared
3-Axis Stabilized Gimbal System

DG-T3H

For Dragonfish Lite/Standard/Pro
12 Megapixel Wide-Angle
1280×1024 High Resolution Infrared
Laser distance measurement radar
3-Axis Stablilized Gimbal System

DG-Z2

For Dragonfish Lite/Standard/Pro
4K 20x Optical Zoom
12 Megapixel Wide-Angle
3-Axis Stablilized Gimbal System

DG-L20T

For Dragonfish Standard/Pro
4K 20x Optical Zoom
12 Megapixel Wide-Angle
640×512 High resolution Infrared
Laser distance measurement radar
3-Axis Stablilized Gimbal System

DG-L50T

For Dragonfish Pro
4K 50x Optical Zoom
12 Megapixel Wide-Angle
1280×1024 High resolution Infrared
Laser distance measurement radar
3-Axis Stablilized Gimbal System

Payloads Adaptability	Z2	T3	T3H	L20T	L50T
Dragonfish Lite	√	√	√	×	×
Dragonfish Standard	√	√	√	√	×
Dragonfish Pro	√	√	√	√	√

The Dragonfish Pro with L50T payload can achieve 50x optical zoom and 240x hybrid zoom. Details are clearly visible even when observing targets 2 km away. Operators do not need to go to the site, which not only improves work efficiency, but also ensures the safety of personnel and flight equipment. Efficiently empower energy inspection, emergency rescue, public security and other industry applications.

Practical Applications

The Dragonfish’s powerful platform and modular payload options make it an asset in a wide variety of professions.

• Public Safety
• Forest Fire Prevention
• Powerline Inspection
• Traffic Law Enforcement
• Coastal Patrol and Security
• Agriculture Monitoring

9.7″ 1000nit Autel Ground Control Station

With an ultra-bright touchscreen of 1,000 nits, the Autel Ground Control Station is twice as bright as the average smartphone, making the 9.7-inch screen easy to see under direct sunlight.

• Samsung EXYNOS
  Eight-core processor
• 9.7inches
  TFT-LCDcapacitive touchscreen
• 18.6 miles
  Image transmission distance
• 2048×1536
  Ultra HD resolution
• 4.5 hours
  Battery life
• 256G
  Internal storage

*18.6 miles is the image transmission distance when the base station is used. If there is no base station, the image transmission distance is 6.2 miles.

One Device. Any Mission.
Autel Voyager

Incredibly powerful yet simple to use, Autel Voyager is the one-stop solution for every mission. Designed specifically for the Dragonfish, the software provides advanced mission planning, intelligent tracking, flight history tracking, and other autonomous features.

• Mission Planning: Waypoint missions, polygon missions, and rectangular missions can be planned offsite prior to mission and started with a single click to begin autonomous flight. The pilot can regain control at any time during the mission for emergency maneuvers or custom flight path planning.

• Tap to Fly: Select a target on the camera and the Dragonfish will automatically fly to the selected location and orbit the subject.

• Mission Management: Monitor past missions and assign flights.

• Quick Mission: Set points of interest on the flight map during any part of the mission and the Dragonfish automatically will deviate from its original path plan to pursue the pilot’s needs.

Compact And Portable

With its innovative quick-release design and a speedy self-check,

the Dragonfish can be in the air and mission ready within 5 minutes.

• The Dragonfish can be easily disassembled by a single person and fits into the trunk of any average-sized car. The entire system can be assembled without tools and ready to fly in less than 5 minutes.
• The whole system self checks in 5 seconds and is ready to fly in 5 minutes.
• Quick-release blade design makes assembly simple and convenient.

Safety Mechanisms

GPS Loss Protection

If GPS signal is lost, the aircraft will automatically land at its current location.

Low Battery Protection

When the aircraft’s battery reaches the set threshold, the pilot will receive a low battery warning, and the aircraft will start to return home automatically. Once the battery level has reached 15%, the pilot will receive a critical power warning, and the aircraft will automatically land on the spot.

Lost Signal Protection

If communication between the aircraft and the ground station is interrupted, the aircraft will use its GPS signal to return home automatically.

Why choose Autel Dragonfish

• Less training needed
  No need for launchers, slingshots, throwing, parachutes.
• Easy to fly
  Take off anywhere, anytime.
• Easy to transport
  Dragonfish fits in the back of any car/SUV.
• Maintenance-free
  Unlike helicopters or other aerial solutions, there’s no need for costly maintenance activities, like oil changes.
• Low noise
  The electric motor is much quieter than a fuel engine, making it perfect for high-altitude reconnaissance.
• Tilt rotor design
  Switch from quadcopter mode to fixed-wing flight at the touch of a button.

 

Dragonfish Series Technical parameters

Dimensions (L*W*H)	(DragonFish Lite) 965*1600*350 mm	(DragonFish Standard) 1290*2300*460 mm	(DragonFish Pro) 1650*3040*460 mm
Weight(including two batteries, without gimbal)	4.5 kg	7.5 kg	14.5 kg
Single Battery Weight	0.75 kg	1.3 kg	3.6 kg
Supported Payloads	Z2, T3, T3H, M1	Z2, T3, T3H, L20T, M1	Z2, T3, T3H, L20T, M1, L50T
Max Takeoff Weight	5.5 kg	9 kg	17 kg
Operating Frequency	902-928 MHz; 2.4000-2.4835 GHz; 5.725-5.755 GHz	902-928 MHz; 2.4000-2.4835 GHz; 5.725-5.755 GHz	902-928 MHz; 2.4000-2.4835 GHz; 5.725-5.755 GHz
EIRP (Equivalent radiated power)	900MHz FCC：< 30 dBm； 2.4 GHz FCC：< 30 dBm SRRC/CE/MIC：< 20 dBm； 5.8 GHz SRRC/FCC：< 22 dBm CE: < 14 dBm	900MHz FCC：< 30 dBm； 2.4 GHz FCC：< 30 dBm SRRC/CE/MIC：< 20 dBm； 5.8 GHz SRRC/FCC：< 22 dBm CE: < 14 dBm	900MHz FCC：< 30 dBm； 2.4 GHz FCC：< 30 dBm SRRC/CE/MIC：< 20 dBm； 5.8 GHz SRRC/FCC：< 22 dBm CE: < 14 dBm
Hovering Accuracy (P-mode with GPS)	Vertical: ±0.1 m(Vision System enabled) ±0.5 m(GPS enabled) ±0.1 m(RTK enabled) Horizontal: ±0.3 m(Vision System enabled) ±1.5 m(GPS enabled) ±0.1 m(RTK enabled)	Vertical: ±0.1 m(Vision System enabled) ±0.5 m(GPS enabled) ±0.1 m(RTK enabled) Horizontal: ±0.3 m(Vision System enabled) ±1.5 m(GPS enabled) ±0.1 m(RTK enabled)	Vertical: ±0.1 m(Vision System enabled) ±0.5 m(GPS enabled) ±0.1 m(RTK enabled) Horizontal: ±0.3 m(Vision System enabled) ±1.5 m(GPS enabled) ±0.1 m(RTK enabled)
RTK Positioning Accuracy	When RTK enabled and fixed： Multi-rotor： 1 cm+1 ppm（Horizontal） 1.5 cm + 1 ppm（Vertical） Fixed Wing： 3 cm+1 ppm（Horizontal） 3 cm + 1 ppm（Vertical）	When RTK enabled and fixed： Multi-rotor： 1 cm+1 ppm（Horizontal） 1.5 cm + 1 ppm（Vertical） Fixed Wing： 3 cm+1 ppm（Horizontal） 3 cm + 1 ppm（Vertical）	When RTK enabled and fixed： Multi-rotor： 1 cm+1 ppm（Horizontal） 1.5 cm + 1 ppm（Vertical） Fixed Wing： 3 cm+1 ppm（Horizontal） 3 cm + 1 ppm（Vertical）
Max Angular Velocity	Pitch：180°/s Yaw：60°/s	Pitch：180°/s Yaw：60°/s	Pitch：180°/s Yaw：60°/s
Max Pitch Angle	20°	20°	20°
Max Roll Angle	35°	35°	35°
Max Ascent Speed	Vertical Flight Mode：4 m/s Fixed Wing Mode：5 m/s	Vertical Flight Mode：4 m/s Fixed Wing Mode：5 m/s	Vertical Flight Mode：4 m/s Fixed Wing Mode：5 m/s
Max Descent Speed (vertical)	Vertical Flight Mode：3 m/s Fixed Wing Mode：5 m/s	Vertical Flight Mode：3 m/s Fixed Wing Mode：5 m/s	Vertical Flight Mode：3 m/s Fixed Wing Mode：5 m/s
Max Flight Speed	30 m/s	30 m/s	30 m/s
Flight Speed	0m/s~17m/s（Multi-rotor） 17m/s~30m/s（Fixed Wing）	0m/s~17m/s（Multi-rotor） 17m/s~30m/s（Fixed Wing）	0m/s~17m/s（Multi-rotor） 17m/s~30m/s（Fixed Wing）
Service Ceiling Above Sea Level	4000 m	6000 m	6000 m
Max Wind Resistance	Fixed Wing Mode：15 m/s Vertical Flight Mode：12 m/s	Fixed Wing Mode：15 m/s Vertical Flight Mode：12 m/s	Fixed Wing Mode：15 m/s Vertical Flight Mode：12 m/s
Max Flight Time	75 min	120 min	180 min
Max Payload	1.0 kg	1.5 kg	2.5 kg
Supported Gimbal Configurations	Fast Disassembly	Fast Disassembly	Fast Disassembly
Ingress Protection Rating	IP43	IP43	IP43
GNSS	GPS+GLONASS+BeiDou+Galileo	GPS+GLONASS+BeiDou+Galileo	GPS+GLONASS+BeiDou+Galileo
Operating Temperature	-20°C ~ 50°C	-20°C ~50°C	-20°C ~50°C
Single Battery Energy	174 Wh	277.2 Wh	822.36 Wh
Single Battery Charging Time	120 min	120 min	120 min
Recommended Battery Storage Temperature	22°C ~28°C	22°C ~28°C	22°C ~28°C
Battery Charging Temperature	15℃ ~40℃	15℃ ~40℃	15℃ ~40℃
Battery Operating Temperature	-20℃ ~40℃	-20℃ ~40℃	-20℃ ~40℃