ideaFORGE

switch UAV

All Terrain Dominator with 120 Minutes of Flight Time

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ideaForge SWITCH UAV

Offering a longer flight time, enhanced safety measures, and user-friendly operation, this cutting-edge UAV is specifically designed to excel in extended missions, delivering long-endurance surveillance capabilities and ensuring optimal security for various applications.

The SWITCH UAV is a first-of-its-kind Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) and fixed-wing hybrid UAV, setting new standards in the field.

The innovative SWITCH UAV represents a remarkable combination of a fixed-wing and VTOL hybrid aircraft. Pioneering advanced flight time, heightened safety protocols, and straightforward operation, it is further engineered with fail-safe redundancies for maximum reliability.

This exceptional UAV is purpose-built for long-range missions, boasting impressive endurance and high-altitude capabilities, making it the ideal choice for last-mile surveillance and security operations.

Autonomy

The inclusion of an advanced autopilot system elevates the SWITCH UAV to a new level of performance and usability. With a seamless integration of remote control and autonomous flight capabilities, the SWITCH UAV provides users with unmatched flexibility, efficiency, and safety, making it a standout choice for a diverse range of tasks and scenarios.

Lightweight

Engineered for convenience, the SWITCH UAV features a compact and lightweight structure and a detachable wing design, allowing for easy disassembly and enabling users to effortlessly transport it to various locations without extra hassle.

SWITCH

Toolless Assembly

The SWITCH UAV is ingeniously designed with unique snap-fit mechanisms, eliminating the need for specialized tools during assembly.

VTOL and Fixed Wing Hybrid UAV

The SWITCH UAV is characterized by its state-of-the-art flight time, elevated safety standards, and user-friendly operation, complemented by additional fail-safe redundancies.

BlueFire Touch

Ground Control Station

ideaForge’s state-of-the-art GCS enables fully autonomous flight with utmost privacy and provides a host of safety features.

Take-off Area Check Feature

BlueFire Touch helps calculate actual operation area, considering terrain at the take-off location.

Custom Maps Integration

Integrate custom maps to plan specific missions. BlueFire Touch supports a wide range of formats to help with any operation.

Mission Replay

Historical flight path and map view, combined with video output from the drone.

Real-time Annotation

Mark points of interest and share coordinates.

Tested to Meet Military Quality Standards

The SWITCH UAV has been tested for the internationally recognized military quality standard of JSS 55555* and MIL Standard 461E for EMI EMC. Designed to excel in demanding surveillance operations across various terrains, this lightweight VTOL and fixed-wing hybrid UAV boasts an unparalleled time-on-target, setting a new benchmark within its class.
  • Vibration Testing
  • Flight Testing
  • Climate Chamber
  • Drop Testing
  • Extreme Environment
  • EMI/EMC
  • IP53
  • Salt Fog

ideaForge SWITCH UAV

The SWITCH UAV’s advanced combined day & night payload ensures you have critical on-ground situational awareness, any time your mission takes place.

Payloads

Features

  • Carbon Fiber frame for max thrust-weight ratio
  • Detachable wing design
  • Swappable 25X HD Optical & Thermal Camera
  • Operational Range: Up to 9.3 mi. (15km)
  • Flight Time at MSL (Mean Sea Level): 120 minutes
  • UAV Weight with battery and max. payload: 15lbs (<7kg)
  • UAV Size with Propeller: 8.5 ft x 5.9 ft (2.6 m x 1.8 m)
  • Typical Cruise Speed: 13 m/s
  • Functional Temperature Range: 5°F to 131°F (-15°C to 55°C)
  • Deployment Time: <15 minutes

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