Announcement of "SMX X-F1", a mountain orchard pesticide spraying drone equipped with a 3D autopilot system

株式会社プロドローン(本社：愛知県名古屋市中区、代表取締役社長：河野 雅一、以下：PRODRONE)は、この度、3Dオートパイロットシステムを搭載した山岳果樹園農薬散布ドローン「SMX X-F1」を開発したことをお知らせします。本機は、現地時間2017年9月6日から8日まで米国ラスベガスで開催される産業用ドローン展「InterDrone 2017」のPRODRONEブースにおいて参考展示されます。 "SMX X-F1" is a pesticide spraying drone for crops grown on steep slopes. This aircraft, developed for Skymatics Co., Ltd., is produced by PRODRONE as an ODM model. The large aircraft with 8 rotors has high flight stability and is equipped with a 10L tank. 新開発の3Dオートパイロットシステムにより、山間部にある果樹園でも、高低を含む3次元での自動運用を実現しています。 By spraying with pinpoint accuracy, you can save time and pesticides and achieve efficient spraying. ドローンの操作に不慣れな方でも、オペレーターはタブレット上で飛行コースを設定するだけの簡単操作で飛行でき、最少人数でシンプルかつスマートな運用を可能にしました。 The aircraft is all-weather compatible and can be washed completely as part of daily maintenance. PRODRONE opens up the production efficiency and possibilities of agriculture in mountainous areas around the world. Regarding the specific product outline, we will notify you as a new product announcement once the details have been finalized.

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■Product video

■Specifications (tentative)

Distance between motor shafts

:1534mm

Maximum payload

:20kg

Aircraft weight

:13.2kg *Including battery

Maximum speed

:60km/h

Overall height

:660mm

Wind speed for flight

:8m/s

Propeller diameter

:544mm/21inch

Flight time

:13-25 minutes *When not installed *Varies depending on flight conditions

Battery

:16000mA x 2

Water resistance

:Can fly in rainy weather

*Model number and specifications are subject to change without notice.

■What is “InterDrone 2017”?

The world's largest specialized industrial exhibition hosted by BZ Media. The event has been held in Las Vegas every year since 2015, and this year more than 185 companies are scheduled to exhibit. During the event, there will be keynote speeches by FAA Administrator Michael Huerta and Intel Corporation CEO Brian Krzanich, review sessions on three specialized fields (technology, entertainment, and videography), and panel sessions on the use of drones by industry (construction, surveying, agriculture, mining, security, and infrastructure inspection).

■PRODRONE booth overview

Name

:InterDrone 2017

Period

: September 6th (Wednesday) to September 8th (Friday), 2017

Venue

: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Venue

:Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino

Booth location

:No.601

Official website

： http://www.interdrone.com/

■Contact information regarding this matter

Prodrone Co., Ltd.

Responsible

: Sales Department Matsunaga

Email

:press@prodrone.com

TEL

: 052-950-1278

Fax

: 052-950-1277

Location

: 16th floor, Sakatane Sakae Building, 2-4 Shinei-cho, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0004