DJI FlyCart 30 Drone “Heralds a New Era of Dynamic Aerial Delivery”
DJI, a world leader in civil drones and creative camera technology, announced this week the introduction of its DJI FlyCart 30 (FC30) to the global market, reports a press release.
The delivery drone offers a large payload capacity, long operation range, high reliability, as well as “intelligent features”. Now delivery in such areas as mountainous remote regions, offshore transportation or even emergency rescue, can be performed “with greater efficiency and flexibility.”
Christina Zhang, Senior Director of Corporate Strategy at DJI, commented, “From agriculture to construction management and surveying, DJI’s industrial-grade drones have transformed industries by improving safety for workers and productivity for businesses.”
She continued, “We are optimistic that FlyCart 30 will become a trusted solution for aerial delivery, solving complex terrain and terminal transportation problems efficiently, economically and most importantly, safely from the air.”
The release explains, “The FC30 has a coaxial four-axis, eight-blade, multi-rotor configuration with carbon fibre propellers and can achieve a 20 m/s maximum flight speed. When in its dual-battery configuration, it can carry a 30 kg payload 16 km.”
It continues, “In its emergency single-battery configuration, the payload capacity increases to 40 kg for a distance of 8 km. DJI O3 transmission maintains a stable connection between the drone and remote controllers up to 20 km away. Dual Operator mode allows control to be transferred between two pilots in different locations with a single click.”
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FC30 can fly in extreme weather and terrain, operating in temperatures ranging from ‑20° to 45° centigrade, and can fly in winds up to 12 m/s. It has IP55 protection. The standard propellers are optimised for altitudes from 0–6,000 metres and support flight up to 3,000m with a 30 kg payload. Self-heating batteries maintain optimal performance even in low temperatures.
The release continues, “Before takeoff, the FC30 evaluates flight route viability based on environmental conditions and ensures pre-takeoff safety through audio-visual prompts and by delaying propeller launch. During flight, the dual active phased array radar and binocular vision systems enable all-weather multidirectional intelligent obstacle sensing, day or night. The built-in ADS‑B signal receiver gives timely warning of nearby crewed aircraft. In emergencies, an integrated parachute can deploy at low attitudes and land the drone stably, protecting both people and property.”
The FC30 has a flexible configuration where it folds down for easy transport in a standard-sized vehicle. In cargo-mode, payloads are placed in a 70-litre case that features weight and centre-of-gravity sensors to improve balance and safety.
In Winch mode, payloads are carried by a winch crane for delivery to areas without convenient landing sites. The system includes a 20m cable that can manually or automatically retract at 0.8 m/s and can carry 40 kg. “AR Projection assists accurate placement of goods by indicating the projected landing point. During flight, FC30 can intelligently adjust its flight attitude, automatically reducing cargo swing,” explains the release.
It continues, “DJI DeliveryHub systematises aerial delivery with operation planning, status monitoring, centralised team resource management, and data collection and analysis. It also supports live viewing through the drone’s high resolution FPV gimbal camera.”
Christina Zhang
DJI Pilot 2 powers manual flight and displays real-time flight status, cargo status, and more for safe and efficient operation. In extreme weather or other abnormalities, DJI Pilot 2 alerts operators of risks and supports alternate landing site management.
DJI DeliveryHub and FC30 support integration with external cloud platforms or payloads, enabling adaptation to a wide range of industry-specific applications.
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