DroneTech UAV: Delivers at Sea

At the 2022 AUVSI Xponential Show in Orlando, Florida, DroneTech UAV introduced its AV2 Pelican delivery drone, which has been optimize for the maritime environment. With two separate gasoline motors, which can also be powered by heavy fuel, the AV2 Pelican is available in two configurations. The first incorporates an embedded multirotor for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability, while the other flies exclusively as a fixed-wing platform. With multiple redundant systems, the AV2 can deliver a 10 pound payload to a ship sailing at speeds up to 30 knots.

[@ddegn]

It's interesting to see a motor in both the front and the back. Can it maintain altitude with only one engine?
Thanks for another interesting video.

[@Roswellflighttestcrew1947]

Hi, Duane... First up, thanks again for looking up the pricing for new Haydron camera from FLIR and posting it in response to the questions I got on my previous video. And, regarding the AV2 Pelican, yes, it is able to continue flying even if it loses one of its two main engines -- which makes a lot of sense for a platform that's going to be spending a lot of time over water.

[@tireballastserviceofflorid7771]

So whats your opinion on DJI assisting Russia with targeting Ukrainians? And your thoughts on China being able to accurately monitor users?

[@Roswellflighttestcrew1947]

I haven't been following the use of small, civilian drones by the combatants in Ukraine closely, so I'm not specifically aware of what you're referring to and therefore wouldn't feel comfortable addressing it. More broadly, I think DJI does a lot of really problematic things and, as I understand it, they have never issued an outright denial that they don't share customer information with the Chinese military or intelligence services. Furthermore, I've recently encountered credible people who have shared personal stories of data leaks happening through DJI products -- so I think it's a serious problem. For years I've said that DJI is an awful company that, unfortunately, makes amazing products. If they ever falter in delivering that quality -- or someone is able to match it consistently -- they won't last long... At least that's what I hope.