Velos V3 Helicopter UAV
Product descripton: Velos V3 Helicopter UAV by Velos Rotors
Velos Rotors proudly presents the Velos V3, the latest evolution in our line of UAVs. Velos V3 is a Group II unmanned helicopter (25 kg / 55 lbs) designed with a traditional rotorcraft configuration, offering versatility and reliability for a wide group of applications.
The Velos V3 features a three-bladed main rotor and a three-bladed tail rotor, supported by a durable carbon fiber fuselage with both forward and aft canopy covers. It is equipped with a three-leg landing gear system and is powered by 4 high-voltage lithium polymer battery packs (48VDC). Velos V3 utilizes a patented twin transmission design that sets a new industry standard for redundancy, reliability and safety.
Fully Redundant Twin Transmission Design
Unlike most UAV helicopters that are built with common hobby-grade parts, the Velos V3 was designed from scratch with three core objectives:
Simplicity, Efficiency, Reliability.
The patented, highly innovative twin transmission renders Velos V3 the only UAV helicopter in its class capable of tolerating a complete failure of critical components, including motor, ESC, belt, gears, bearings, main battery and servo, while still enabling a safe landing to protect both payload and surroundings under those circumstances. The system automatically isolates the faulty component without introducing additional drag to the operational part of the drivetrain. Furthermore, the key advantage of this configuration is that all critical components operate at only 50% of their maximum capacity, making the Velos V3 an exceptionally reliable aircraft.
Extensive range of payload capabilities
The Velos Rotors V3 offers an extensive range of payload capabilities, from sensor operations to critical cargo transportation. Its simple payload rail system with a length of 55cm features M4 threaded mounting points every 40mm. This design allows seamless integration of a wide variety of payloads or sensor packages that fit within the physical dimensions of the payload area.
The following examples showcase various popular payload configurations that the Velos V3 is performing exceptionally well. Of course the aircraft is able to carry almost any payload that weighs less than 10kg. For custom integrations please contact us.
Payload Over the Rotor (POR)
The Velos V3 also provides a unique capability of carrying a Payload Over the Rotor (POR), allowing end-users to install payloads, antennas, sensors or a parachute above the main rotor system. This is also the ideal place for GNSS antennas for Lidar surveying. The POR is located on the center of gravity (CG) axis, so any payload integrated there does not affect the CG or other flight parameters.
Furthermore, the unobstructed 360º and sky views allow different configurations, such as a 360º panoramic view camera or a dual camera (one on the POR and the second one below the helicopter main body). This capability makes the Velos V3 the ideal system to perform detailed inspections in high-difficulty areas (e.g. below a bridge, in complex constructions, etc.), or filming challenging movie scenes.
Key Features
- Automatic take-off / landing / autonomous missions.
- Preparation / Deployment in less than 5 minutes.
- Navigation in GPS – denied environment.
- Resilience to the sea-water environment, stainless steel hardware.
- Resilient to extreme temperatures / wind gusts and severe weather conditions.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rotor Diameter (RD) | 198 cm / 76.5 in |
| Length (L) | 172 cm / 67.7 in |
| Height (H) | 74 cm / 28.75 in *depends on POR payload |
| Width (W) | 62 cm / 24.4 in |
| Fuselage Width | 24 cm / 9 in |
| Empty Weight | 9 kg / 20 lbs |
| Battery Weight | 5-15 kg / 11-33 lbs |
| Payload Weight | 0.1-10 kg / 0.22-22 lbs |
| Payload Capacity | 10 kg / 22 lbs |
| Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) | 25 kg+ / 55 lbs+ |
| Cruise Speed | 32-65 KPH / 9-18 m/s |
| Endurance | 20 to 80+ minutes |
| Endurance with 4 kg payload | 50 minutes |
| Endurance with 5 kg payload | 45 minutes |
| Minimum / Maximum Speed | 0-90 KPH / 0-25 m/s |
| Flight Ceiling | 14,000 ft / 4260 m |