Choose a Control System
Choose a controller and optional extras where supported.
Mapping payload options
Choose up to 2 sensors for dual-payload mapping missions.
Optional PPK System
150cm accuracy without PPK, or 1-3cm accuracy with Emlid Reach PPK.
Choose extras and accessories
Optional extra Batteries, Training, ADS-B and more.
Full Description
Full Description
DeltaQuad Pro Map Drone
The DeltaQuad Pro #MAP offers state-of-the-art features for easy and productive aerial mapping and can carry a 61MP surveying sensor.
This versatile VTOL aircraft can be integrated with RGB, thermal and multi-spectral payloads to build high-quality maps and models, benefiting a range of surveying missions, from geospatial data collection to agricultural insights.
The DeltaQuad Pro #MAP is a highly-efficient mapping solution, thanks to its flight time of up to 110 minutes. Operators can achieve sub < 1 cm high precision PPK and conduct automatic survey mission generation with terrain following.
Large-area Coverage
The DeltaQuad Pro #MAP is the only commercial-grade fixed-wing VTOL UAV that offers a 61MP full-frame mapping sensor, together with a flight time of up to 110 minutes, adding up to an unsurpassed coverage of up to 1200HA (3000AC) at 3cm per pixel in a single flight.
Long-range Transmission
Using the latest innovations in transmission technology, the DeltaQuad Pro #MAP can offer up to 50km video and control range from a hand-held remote controller. If available, a 4G/LTE network can enable unlimited range and provide redundancy.
Live Video Mapping
The DeltaQuad Pro #MAP equipped with the DeltaQuad Controller provides live video from the mapping camera. This enables you to assess the quality of your mapping data during the flight.
Rapid Deployment
The unique design of the DeltaQuad does not require any lengthy pre-flight calibrations. Combined with the 1 minute tool-less field assembly, this allows the DeltaQuad to be airborne in as little as 2 minutes.
Fully Autonomous
Fully-autonomous missions from takeoff to landing, even beyond communication range. This rugged aircraft can be safely flown in rain or snow.
High Precision
The DeltaQuad Pro #MAP can carry a 61MP surveying sensor, which can achieve sub-1cm precision in the horizontal and vertical directions.
Fixed-wing Mapping Drones - How They Compare
The DeltaQuad Pro #MAP is an industry-leading fixed-wing surveying solution. The table below shows how it compares to other fixed-wing aircraft.
| DeltaQuad Pro #MAP | WingtraOne | Trinity F90+ | Marlyn | Ebee X | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Flight Time | 110 minutes | 59 minutes | 90 minutes | 50 minutes | 60/90 minutes |
| Coverage at 3cm/px | 1200HA | 450HA | 800HA | 360HA | 220HA/500HA |
| Precision | <1cm | <1cm | 2-5cm | <1cm | >3cm |
| Control Range | 20km/30km/50km/Unlimited | 10km | 7km | 7km/20km | 8km |
| Max Resolution | 61 MP | 42 MP | 42 MP | 42 MP | 24 MP |
| Live Video | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Swappable Payloads | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
The DeltaQuad Pro #MAP is also the most cost-effective solution out of the ones mentioned above.
DeltaQuad Mapping Payload Options
Explore the range of sensors and payload options for the DeltaQuad #Map
Mapping Payload Options
The DeltaQuad Pro platform is a versatile, high performance UAV solution. Using swappable payloads it allows you to configure multiple different set-ups for RGB, multispectral and thermal purposes.
Such a dynamic aircraft enables you to save on your investment by not having to buy multiple UAVs for each specific application.
Mapping With RGB Cameras
The DeltaQuad Pro #MAP is available with four RGB camera payloads, including the 61MP Song A7R mark IV.
These high-quality visual sensors enable you to collect data to build orthomosaics, 3D models, point clouds, Digital Surface Models and contours.
Sony A7R mark IV
The Sony A7R mark IV combined with the Sonnar T 35mm lens offers 61MP resolution, fast shutter speeds and a high dynamic range. The speed of this system allows for < 1 cm/pixel resolution and this makes it our recommended mapping sensor.
- 61 MP
- 35.9mm x 24.0mm
- 35mm Focal Length
- Up to 1200HA (3000ac) at 3cm/px
Sony A7R mark III
The Sony A7R mark III combined with the Sonnar T 35mm lens offers 42MP resolution, fast shutter speeds and a high-dynamic range. The speed of this system allows for < 1 cm/pixel resolution.
- 42 MP
- 35.9mm x 24.0mm
- 35mm Focal Length
- Up to 1000HA (2500ac) at 3cm/px
Sony RX1R mark II
The Sony Cybershot DSC-RX1R mark II camera is combined with the Carl Zeiss 35mm lens and offers a 42MP full-frame sensor.
- 42 MP
- 35.9mm x 24.0mm
- 35mm Focal Length
- Up to 1000HA (2500ac) at 3cm/px
Sony A6000
The Sony A6000 Sonar Lens 24MP sensor with 35mm lens provides an affordable, high-resolution mapping sensor.
- 24 MP
- APS-C (23.5mm x 15.6mm)
- 35mm Focal Length
- Up to 750HA (1800ac) at 3cm/px
The following table provides a comparison of the key features for each sensor package.
| Sensor | Sony A6000 | Sony RX1R Mark II | Sony A7R Mark III | Sony A7R Mark IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megapixel | 24 MP | 42 MP | 42MP | 61MP |
| Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 7952 x 5304 | 7952 x 5304 | 9504 x 6336 |
| Focal length | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm | 35 mm |
| Sensor size | 23.5mm x 15.6mm | 35.9 x 24 mm | 35.9 x 24 mm | 35.7 x 23.8 mm |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Image stabilisation | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Environmentally sealed | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Multispectral Sensors
The MicaSense solution is available as the RedEdge MX offering five bands, and as the Altum that includes the thermal band. The DeltaQuad Pro #MAP can also be integrated with the Agrowing A7R-IV QUAD - a high-resolution multispectral and RGB mapping sensor.
This camera array can be used to produce a range of outputs, such as Index Map (NDVI), Chlorophyll map, Digital Surface Models, Weeds 1/2 and RGB.
Micasense Altum PT
Best-in-class multispectral sensor with synchronized thermal. Built for both high-end research and assessing water stress and irrigation systems in production agriculture.
- Blue, Green, Red, Red edge, and Near-infrared, LWIR.
- Generates plant health indexes and RGB images from one flight.
- Embedded GPS for direct geo-referencing.
Micasense Rededge MX
The Micasense Rededge MX is a professional multispectral sensor kit that captures five narrow spectral bands to analyse crop health.
- Blue, Green, Red, Red edge, and Near-infrared.
- Generates plant health indexes and RGB images from one flight.
- Embedded GPS for direct geo-referencing.
Agrowing A7R-IV QUAD
The Agrowing A7R-IV QUAD is a high-resolution multispectral and RGB mapping sensor that comes with the Agrowing QUAD multispectral lens for 12MP multispectral imagery, and the 35mm Zeiss lens for 61MP RGB mapping.
- 10 narrow bands of 20-30nm wide.
- 12 megapixel per band or 61MP RGB.
- Connect seamlessly with the PPK & Sub CM PPK referencing.
Thermal Sensors
Thermal sensors capture differences in radiant energy to show the relative temperature of objects (in comparison to one another).
Thermal imaging sensors are vital for showing defects, spotting faults, and detecting fire hotspots.
When combined with the Workswell WIRIS Pro thermal sensor, the DeltaQuad Pro #Map can be used for applications such as utilities inspection, irrigation, and covering wildfires.
Workswell WIRIS Pro
The Workswell WIRIS Pro is a specially-designed thermodiagnostic device. Its thermal camera is equipped with an LWIR microbolometric sensor with 640 x 512 px resolution (in the 7.5 – 13.5 μm range), and its Super Resolution Mode functionality can deliver a final thermogram in 1266 x 1010 px resolution.
- 30hz or 9hz (depending on country)
- Full HD RGB resolution
- Optical zoom 10x in real-time
- 640 x 512 Thermal (IR) video or interval images
Transmission System
Control your DeltaQuad #Map with one of two control and transmission systems.
DeltaQuad Controller
The DeltaQuad Controller is an easy-to-use hand-held remote control solution that can stream HD video over long distances.
- Control range up to 30km via radio & unlimited range via LTE.
- Instantly monitor mapping data through a live video feed.
- Live dual camera switching for enhanced safety and situational awareness.
- Instant switching between Radio and LTE communications.
- Touch-screen mission planning and flight control.
- Autonomous control or manual joystick control.
- Encrypted 2.4Ghz ISM band, worldwide license-free operation.
- CE, FCC certified & IP67 all-weather operation.
- Command and Control sharing on remote devices via WiFi or LTE.
DeltaQuad Range Booster
A DeltaQuad booster package is also available and increases the operational range of the DeltaQuad Controller up to 50km. The package consists of an easy-to-remove panel antenna, an 8 Watt ground booster with powerbank, and a 3 Watt booster inside the UAV. The DeltaQuad Controller will also include the standard antennas for omnidirectional use up to 30KM
Android Ground Control Station
The omnidirectional 900Mhz digital radio offers up to 20km telemetry range. This includes a 10 inch Android tablet for pilot operation. This system does not stream live video.
- 10.1 inch touch screen
- Up to 6 hour connected battery life
- 4G/LTE capable for live maps
- Internal GPS receiver
PPK & RTK Solutions For Precise Positioning
The DeltaQuad Pro #Map can use PPK and RTK precise positioning solutions.
Differential GPS for centimetre or sub-centimetre level accuracy for your mapping data. The range of Emlid Reach PPK systems provides an easy-to-use solution for absolute accuracy in your mapping results. The base stations can also operate in RTK mode using NTRIP.
Emlid Reach RS2 PPK Kit
The Reach RS2 Post Processing Kinematics (PPK) kit offers both a ground and air unit to offer sub-centimetre level accuracy for your images.
- Connects to 3.5G modem
- GPS/QZSS L1C/A, L2C, GLONASS L1OF, L2OF, BeiDou B1I,
- B2I, Galileo E1-B/C, E5b
- 184 channel tracking L1/L2
Emlid Reach RS+ PPK Kit
The Reach RS+ Post Processing Kinematics (PPK) kit offers both a ground and air unit to offer centimetre level accuracy for your images.
- Connects to 3.5G modem
- GPS/QZSS L1C/A, L2C, GLONASS L1OF, L2OF, BeiDou B1I,
- B2I, Galileo E1-B/C, E5b
- 72 channel tracking
DeltaQuad Image Processing
Converting aerial data into actionable intelligence.
After gathering the data from your mapping UAV there are several options to convert this data into actionable intelligence.
Depending on your use case there are several soft-ware solutions with a range of unique features.
Vertical Technologies has partnered with Pix4D as a market-leader in image post-processing to provide the most elaborate tools for a variety of solutions. The images from your DeltaQuad Pro #MAP are geo-referenced in such a way that virtually every image post processing software can process them.
Surveying With The DeltaQuad Pro #MAP
A workflow for fixed-wing surveying with the DeltaQuad Map VTOL
The DeltaQuad Pro #MAP provides an end-to-end drone surveying solution.
The streamlined workflow is below:
1.
Tool-less Field Assembly
The UAV is assembled - on site - in 60 seconds, without the need for additional tools.
2.
On-site Mission Planning
Using the smart mission planning software on the integrated DeltaQuad Controller, missions can be planned on site, or in advance from the comfort of your own computer. Planning missions is easy with automatic terrain following, generated survey paths and smart mission plan validation.
3.
Swipe To Start
The DeltaQuad performs a fully-autonomous mission, from takeoff to landing.
4.
Monitor Your Mission
The vehicle’s position and mission progress is displayed on a satellite map. You are instantly alerted when other air traffic approaches. With live video of the mapping sensor you can monitor the quality of your mapping results in real-time. At any point, the pilot can take manual control of the vehicle, or command it to return home or land.
5.
Back To Base
When the mission is complete, the UAV automatically returns to base, and lands vertically at the indicated location. It can do this fully automated, and if needed, guided with simple joysticks from the pilot.
6.
Packing Up
Packing the DeltaQuad is as easy as the assembly; a pilot will need about 60 seconds to successfully pack away the UAV.
DeltaQuad Pro Fixed-wing Drone Solutions
Fixed-wing VTOL drones tailored for specific industries
DeltaQuad Pro #MAP
Powerful fixed-wing VTOL for long range mapping missions
A powerful, long-range fixed-wing drone for mapping, surveying and inspection which can carry a 61MP camera and obtain CM-level accuracy geo-referencing for detailed maps and models.
The DeltaQuad Pro #MAP can cover 1200HA in one flight, be integrated with RGB, multispectral and thermal/infrared sensors, and has a live video connection with the drone.
DeltaQuad Pro #VIEW
Powerful fixed-wing VTOL for long range mapping missions
Engineered to enable effective and persistent surveillance and reconnaissance strategies, with long endurance, thermal/IR night vision and autonomous object following and tracking.
It can be integrated with a 80x zoom RGB controllable turret gimbal, and benefits from live HD video up to 50 KM.
DeltaQuad Pro #CARGO
Powerful fixed-wing VTOL for long range mapping missions
Industrial-grade VTOL UAV for cargo transport and custom payloads. Covers up to 150km in a single flight, is fully autonomous and easy to control.
Customisation is possible and a payload drop mechanism can be integrated. Operators also benefit from live FPV video.
DeltaQuad Pro: Industry Applications
Versatile VTOL drone for multiple commercial uses
Agriculture
Infrastructure
Geospatial - Aerial Surveying
Security & Defence
Oil & Gas
Utilities
Mining & Construction
DeltaQuad Pro Fixed Wing Drone Training
Where you can fly the DeltaQuad Pro in the UK
Operators of the DeltaQuad Pro can fly in the Open Category’s A3 subcategory and/or the Specific Category, under an Operational Authorisation as part of the GVC Drone Training Course. Read our in-depth blog for more information on UK Drone Laws.
The table below provides a breakdown of what is required ahead of deploying the DeltaQuad Pro in each operational category.
| Operating Category | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Open Category | CAA Operator/Flyer ID; Remote Pilot has read the aircraft user manual; EC785/2004 compliant insurance (if commercial operation). |
| Specific Category | CAA Operator/Flyer ID; Remote Pilot is qualified to either PfCO or GVC (Fixed-wing certificate); UAS Operator is in possession of a valid CAA Operational Authorisation inclusive of Fixed-wing authorisation; EC785/2004 compliant insurance (if commercial operation). |
Product Specification
DeltaQuad Pro MAP
Specification | Value |
|---|---|
Wingspan | 235 cm |
Length | 90 cm |
Wing Area | 90 sq. dm. |
Standard Box Dimensions | 118 x 49 x 40 cm |
Flightcase Dimensions | 114 x 48 x 44 cm |
Payload Bay | 20 x 12 x 8 cm |
Weight And Payload | |
Empty Weight | 3.3 Kg |
Empty Weight Including Battery | 5 Kg |
Maximum Takeoff Weight | 6.2 Kg |
Payload Capacity | 1.2 Kg |
Flight Characteristics Without Payload | |
Cruise speed | 18 m/s (65 Km/h) |
Maximum Speed | 28 m/s (100 Km/h) |
Stall Speed | 12 m/s (43 Km/h) |
Maximum Flight Time* | 2+ hours |
Range Through Air* | 120 km |
Flight Characteristics at 1KG payload | |
Cruise Speed | 16 m/s (60 Km/h) |
Maximum Speed | 25 m/s (90 Km/h) |
Stall Speed | 13 m/s (47 Km/h) |
Maximum Flight Time* | 1 hour 50 minutes |
Range Through Air* | 100 km |
Flight Characteristics with Auxiliary LiPo | |
Payload Capacity | 400 g |
Maximum Flight Time* | 2 hour 45 minutes |
Range Through Air* | 150 km |
Power | |
Battery Type | LiPo |
Battery Cells | 4s |
Battery Capacity | 23Ah |
Tolerances | |
Maximum Takeoff/Landing Wind** | 9 m/s (33 Km/h) |
Maximum Wind In Cruise Flight ** | 14 m/s (50 Km/h) |
Maximum Precipitation | Drizzle |
Operating Temperature | Between -20 and +45 Celsius |
Maximum Altitude | 13.000ft (4000m) |
* These values assume 90% battery usage, low wind conditions and include a low altitude vertical takeoff and landing at sea level.
** These values are based on measurements at flight altitude, levels measured at ground level are usually 20% lower. Requires both a front and back transition into the wind.
PPK Systems
Specification | Value |
|---|---|
Emlid Reach M+/RS+ PPK Kit (3CM) | |
Ground Unit | |
Mechanical | |
Size | 145 x 145 x 85 mm |
Weight | 690g |
Operating Temperature | -20ºC to +65ºC |
Ingress Protection | IP67 (water and dustproof) |
Electrical | |
Battery Life | 30 hours |
Charging Port | MicroUSB 5V |
External Power Input | 5-40V |
Certifications | FCC, CE |
Positioning | |
Static Horizontal | 5 mm + 1 ppm |
Static Vertical | 10 mm + 2 ppm |
Kinematic Horizontal | 7 mm + 1 ppm |
Kinematic Vertical | 14 mm + 2 ppm |
Connectivity | |
Radio | LoRa 868/915 MHz |
WiFi | 802.11a/b/g/n |
Bluetooth | 4.0/2.1 EDR |
Interfaces | USB, RS232, PPS, Event |
Data | |
Internal storage | 8 GB |
Correction input | RTCM2, RTCM3 |
Solution Output | NMEA, ERB, plain text |
Logs | RINEX2.X, RINEX3.X |
GNSS | |
Signals | GPS/QZSS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1, Galileo E1, SBAS |
Tracking Channels | 72 |
IMU | 9DOF |
Update Rate | 14 Hz / 5 Hz |
Air Unit | |
Mechanical | |
Size | 56.4 x 45.3 x 14.6 mm |
Weight | 20 g |
Operating Temperature | -20ºC to +65ºC |
Electrical | |
Input voltage on USB and JST GH connectors | 4.75 - 5.5 V |
Antenna DC bias | 3.3 V |
Average current consumption @5V | 200 mA |
Data | |
Internal Storage | 8 GB |
Correction Input | RTCM2, RTCM3 |
Solution Input | ERB, plain text, NMEA (RMC, GGA, GSA, GSV) |
Logs | RINEX2.X, RINEX3.X |
GNSS | |
Signals | GPS/QZSS L1, GLONASS G1, BeiDou B1, Galileo E1, SBAS |
Tracking Channels | 72 |
IMU | 9DOF |
Update Rate | 14 Hz / 5 Hz |
Connectivity | |
Wireless | Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n), Bluetooth (4.0/2.1 EDR) |
Interfaces | USB, UART, Event |
Positioning | |
Static | H: 5mm + 1ppm, V: 10mm + 2ppm |
Kinematic | H: 7mm + 1ppm, V: 14mm + 2ppm |
Emlid Reach M2/RS2 PPK Kit (1CM) | |
Ground Unit | |
Mechanical | |
Dimensions | 126 x 126 x 142 mm |
Weight | 950 g |
Operating Temperature | -20ºC to +65 ºC |
Ingress Protection | IP67 (water and dust) |
Electrical | |
Autonomy | 16 hrs as 3.5G RTK rover, 22 hrs logging |
External Power Input | 6–40 V |
Charging | USB Type-C 5 V, 2 A |
Certification | FCC, CE |
Positioning | |
Static | H: 4 mm + 0.5 ppm V: 8 mm + 1 ppm |
PPK | H: 5 mm + 0.5 ppm V: 10 mm + 1 ppm |
RTK | H: 7 mm + 1 ppm V: 14 mm + 1 ppm |
Convergence Time | ~5 s typically |
Connectivity | |
3.5G modem | |
Regions | Global |
Bands | Quad-band, 850/1900, 900/1800 MHz |
SIM Card | Nano-SIM |
WiFi | 802.11b/g/n |
Bluetooth | 4.0/2.1 EDR |
Ports | RS-232, USB Type-C |
Data | |
Corrections | NTRIP, VRS, RTCM3 |
Position Output | NMEA, LLH/XYZ |
Data Logging | RINEX with events with update rate up to 10 Hz |
Internal Storage | 16 GB 160+ days of logging at 1 Hz |
GNSS | |
Signal | Signal tracked GPS/QZSS L1C/A, L2C GLONASS L1OF, L2OF BeiDou B1I, B2I Galileo E1-B/C, E5b |
Number of Channels | 184 |
Update Rates | 10 Hz GNSS |
IMU | 9DOF |
Air Unit | |
Mechanical | |
Dimensions | 56.4 x 45.3 x 14.6 mm |
Weight | 35 g |
Operating Temperature | -20 ºC to +65ºC |
Electrical | |
Input voltage on USB and JST GH | 4.75 - 5.5 V |
Antenna DC bias | 3.3 V |
Avg. consumption @5V | 200 mA |
Positioning | |
Static Horizontal | 4 mm + 0.5 ppm |
Static Vertical | 8 mm + 1 ppm |
Kinematic Horizontal | 7 mm + 1 ppm |
Kinematic Vertical | 14 mm + 1 ppm |
Connectivity | |
WiFi | 802.11b/g/n |
Bluetooth | 4.0/2.1 EDR |
Ports | USB, UART, Event |
Data | |
Corrections | NTRIP, VRS, RTCM3 |
Position Output | NMEA, LLH/XYZ |
Data Logging | RINEX with events with update rate up to 20 Hz* *coming with a software update, up to 10 Hz now |
Internal Storage | 16 GB |
GNSS | |
Signal | Signal tracked GPS/QZSS L1C/A, L2C GLONASS L1OF, L2OF BeiDou B1I, B2I Galileo E1-B/C, E5b |
Number of Channels | 184 |
Update Rates | 20 Hz* GPS / 10 Hz GNSS *coming with a software update, up to 10 Hz now |
IMU | 9DOF |
Control Systems
Specification | Value |
|---|---|
DeltaQuad Controller Ground Unit | |
Processor | Pinecone S1 |
Working Frequency | 2400-2483 Mhz |
Transmission Power | 23DB (FCC) / 20DB (CE) |
Bandwidth | 20Mhz |
Frequency hopping | FHSS |
Operating voltage | 4.2V |
Battery capacity | 20.000mah |
Operating time on a full charge | 6 Hours |
Screen size | 7 inch LCD 1920 x 1200 |
Screen brightness | 2000nit |
Working temperature | Between -15C and +50C |
Maximum humidity | 0.85 |
Weight | 1034g |
Dimensions | 272 x 183 x 94 mm |
DeltaQuad Controller Air Unit | |
Processor | Pinecone S1 |
Working Frequency | 2400-2483 Mhz |
Transmission Power | 23DB (FCC) / 20DB (CE) |
Bandwidth | 20Mhz |
Frequency Hopping | FHSS |
Operating Voltage | 8-48V |
Power consumption | 2.4Watt |
Working temperature | Between -10°C and +60°C |
Weight | 90g |
Dimensions | 76 x 59 x 11 mm |
SBUS output | 16 channel |
Booster Specifications | |
DeltaQuad Controller booster package GROUND side Please note: A permit might be required to operate this system | |
Antenna | 10dBi dual vertical directional panel |
Battery pack | 12v 6000mah power bank |
Amplifier | EDUP AB003 |
Amplifier power | 8 Watt |
Amplifier frequency | 2400-2500Mhz |
Amplifier receive gain | 11dB typical |
Amplifier transmit gain | 17dB typical |
Switch time delay | >1us |
Size | 103 x 77 x 21 mm |
Weight | 511g |
DeltaQuad Controller booster package AIR side A permit might be required to operate this system | |
Amplifier | Sunhans SH-RC24G3W |
Amplifier power | 3 Watt |
Amplifier frequency | 2400-2500Mhz |
Amplifier receive gain | 10dB typical |
Amplifier transmit gain | 15dB typical |
Switch time delay | >1us |
Size | 73 x 40 x 10 mm |
Weight | 46g |
