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APEX

Product descripton: APEX by Draganfly Drones

The Draganfly APEX UAV is a compact, Blue UAS-certified multirotor drone designed for government, defense, and commercial missions, combining advanced autonomous flight, AI-ready onboard computing, long-range communications, and a modular payload architecture in a portable platform.

Core Capabilities

  • Autonomous and manual flight operations
  • Modular payload integration
  • AI-enabled onboard edge computing
  • Real-time object detection and computer vision
  • Long-range secure communications
  • Government and defense-ready (Blue UAS Certified)
  • High-definition FPV situational awareness
  • Portable folding airframe
  • RTK-compatible precision positioning
  • Optional obstacle avoidance and parachute recovery

Technical specifications

Draganfly APEX Technical Specifications

Overview

Specification Value
Aircraft Dimensions 38 cm H × 114 cm W × 106 cm L (unfolded with propellers)
Aircraft Dimensions (Imperial) 15 in H × 45 in W × 42 in L (unfolded with propellers)
Weight 5 kg (11 lbs) (with batteries)
Maximum Payload Weight 3 kg (6.6 lbs)

System Specifications

Specification Value
Onboard Computing Raspberry Pi CM 4 (Apex Core)
NVIDIA Jetson Orin (Apex Ultra)
Flight Automation Herelink Cube Blue H7
Communication Range* >5 km – 10 km (3.2–6.2 mi)
COFDM Optional upgrade
Encryption* 128-bit or FIPS Certified AES-256
Multi-band Capable* Optional upgrade
RTK Compatible Yes
Ground Control Station Options Herelink (Included)
Beast Tx (Upgrade)
UXVSROC
Obstacle Avoidance* Optional
Parachute* Optional
LTE / 5G Integration* Optional (Available Q2/Q3 2025)

Notes

  • Communication range varies with antenna and accessory configuration.
  • Encryption varies by configuration.
  • Multi-band capability is subject to regulatory restrictions.

Flight Times

Payload Flight Time
No Payload 40 minutes
1 kg (2.2 lbs) Payload 26 minutes
2 kg (4.4 lbs) Payload 23 minutes
3 kg (6.6 lbs) Payload 17 minutes

Note: Flight times are subject to change due to variable operating conditions.

Camera

Specification Value
Type Real-time FPV (First-Person View)
Mount Integrated
Resolution Standard HD (1280 × 720 px)
Field of View Wide Angle

General Note: Specifications may change in the course of continuous improvement.

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