The extra high performance M-Type of the RiCOPTER is a multi-purpose octocopter for professional UAV missions in highly sensitive areas and situations of limited access.

The robust and reliable multi-sensor carrying UAV platform offers a MTOM (Maximum Take-Off Mass) of 40 kg and an exceptional payload capability of up to 15 kg. The RiCOPTER-M is equipped with special aviation safety features and ADS-B/Mode-S transponder. RiCopterControl (RiCC), a redundant flight control system developed by RIEGL, offers several multiple control interfaces and trigger options. Straight-forward integration and control of complex multi-sensor systems allows for acquiring of comprehensive information in one single mission.

A typical RiCOPTER-M configuration comprises one or two RIEGL UAV LiDAR sensors for topographic and bathymetric surveying combined with high resolution cameras, thermal camera or hyperspectral camera, or other sensors.

Main Features
high performance X-8 array foldable octocopter
payload weight 15 kg
Maximum Take-off Mass (MTOM) 40 kg
flight endurance with 10 kg senor load up to 25 minutes
max. operating altitude AMSL (Above Mean Sea Level) of up to 3000 m (10,000 ft)
equipped with special aviation safety features and ADS-B/Mode-S transponder
RiCopterControl (RiCC): RIEGL’s redundant flight control system
remote control Graupner MC32 (2.4 GHz; telemetry supported)
433, 868 or 915 MHz command and control link; 5.8 GHz live video downstream
cushioned landing legs and shock-absorbing undercarriage for stable flights and save landings

Type : octorotor
Applications : monitoring, for photogrammetry, gas detection
Other characteristics : with laser scanner
Payload : Min.:
Endurance : 20 min