ScanLift M Series UAS

The ScanLift M Series is a modular heavy-lift UAV designed for rapid deployment, rugged reliability, and high versatility in the field. Capable of handling payloads up to 10 kg with endurance up to 50 minutes, the system allows operators to swap from X4 to X8 configurations in under 90 seconds. Tested in extreme environments from Canadian snow to Australian deserts, the ScanLift M Series is built for safe, secure, and efficient operations.

Why ScanLift

• Swappable Arms – Minutes, Not Weeks
  Clip-off arms in the field with no special tools. Damaged arm? Just plug in a spare and keep flying—no costly downtime.

• Sovereign & Secure
  NDAA-compliant; sensitive data remains local.

• Rugged
  Tested from -15°C to 50°C in harsh environments.

• Rapid Deployment
  From case to flight in under 4 minutes; airline-checkable carry case.

• Open Mission Planning
  Works with Mission Planner or QGroundControl.

• Service & Support
  Australia-based engineering team with 48-hour spare-parts dispatch.

Standard Features

• Fully Modular Design
  ‘Plug-and-fly’ interchangeable arms; switch between four-rotor and eight-rotor configurations without changing the main body.

• Autopilot
  Cube Orange Plus flight controller with full autonomous flight:

  • Triple high-precision IMUs with vibration isolation

  • Dual magnetometers for compass heading

  • Dual redundant power inputs with backup battery

  • Compatible with ArduPilot & PX4

  • Integrated Here4 GPS with multi-band GNSS & RTK

• Quick Connect Mount
  Easy payload swap with integrated dampening system to minimize vibrations.

• Flight Software
  Supports Mission Planner and QGroundControl for flexible mission planning, telemetry, and control.

• Ground Control Station (GCS)
  Portable Eco GCS with industrial-grade touchscreen Windows 10 tablet, secure 900 MHz encrypted data link, joystick/switch control, 4-hour battery runtime, and IP67 weather resistance.

• Transportation Case
  Airline-compliant, rugged, wheeled case; dimensions H530mm × W530mm × L630mm (0.177 m³ volume).

Optional Features

• Propulsion System

  • Single X4: Higher efficiency, MTOW up to 4 kg payload

  • Dual Redundant X8: Heavy lift up to 8 kg, increased wind tolerance

• Laser Sensor
  Terrain-following and altitude telemetry for safer data collection.

• First Person View (FPV) Camera
  Real-time piloting from UAV perspective via onboard camera.

• GPS RTK
  Seamless integration with RTK base station for real-time GPS and geologging of images.

• Optional Payload Voltage
  5V, 7V, 12V, 24V; powers payloads from main batteries.

• Parachute
  Automatic deployment if flight parameters go out of range; airline transportable, non-ballistic.