Impossible Aerospace claims they have a drone hitting the market in Q4 of 2018 with a two hour flight time. The main structure of the US-1 is full of batteries which is why they have longer than average flight times.
The Impossible US-1 ($7,500 for basic and $9,500 for thermal) comes in a few flavors. Most of the differences are around the camera type (FLIR).
Flight details and telemetry are still unknown but we do have some specs. Details after the break.
Aircraft:
· External Dimensions:
660 mm x 660 mm (26” x 26”)
· Unladen Mass: 7.1 kg (15.7 lb s)
· Flight time: Up to 120 minutes
· Rated Payload: Max 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs) · Flight Time with Rated Payload:
Up to 78 minutes
· Speed: Up to 19 m/s (42 mph)
· Distance: Up to 75 kilometers
· Propeller: 610 mm x 183 mm (24″ x 7″) · Autopilot: Px4
· Ingress Protection: IP43 level
· Operating Temperature Range:
0°C – 50°C (32°F – 122.0°F) · GPS
Hardshell case included
Remote Controller:
· 16 Channels
· Daylight Legible Backlight LCD 128×64 · Real Time Flight Data Display
· Teacher-Student Link
Sensors:
· Flir Duo Pro R
For additional sensor options, contact support@impossible.aero
Battery:
· Best in Class Battery Management System · Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Charger:
· Fast charge in under one hour
Ground Station:
Hardshell Case includes –
· Video Screen: 20”
· Control Screen: 12”
· Built in Battery Capacity: 5 hours · Encrypted Video Link: AES-128
· Video Latency: 1-2ms
· Ground Control Software: QGroundControl · Video Transmission: 1080 Full HD, 60fps