Hextronics Atlas
Brand: Hextronics
Hextronics designs its drone-in-a-box systems to be drone-agnostic, enabling compatibility with a wide range of commercial UAV platforms. Each nest—Atlas and Universal —supports specific drone models based on mission profile, weight class, and sensor needs.
Hextronics designs its drone-in-a-box systems to be drone-agnostic, enabling compatibility with a wide range of commercial UAV platforms. Each nest—Atlas and Universal —supports specific drone models based on mission profile, weight class, and sensor needs. These systems offer modularity and adaptability, allowing organizations to upgrade or switch drone platforms without replacing the entire docking infrastructure. Drones are may be purchased separately or bundled with the nest purchase.
Physical & Environmental Specs
- Enclosure: Rugged anodized aluminum body, sealed to IP66 standard for dust and water resistance.
- Operating Temperature: Standard range from 5 °C to 35 °C, with optional upgrades allowing –30 °C to +65 °C.
- Weight: Approx. 32 kg (70 lb) for the base unit; upgraded models may reach ~45 kg.
Drone Compatibility & Battery Docking
- Supported UAV: DJI Mavic 2 series.
- Battery Capacity: Base includes storage for 5 additional batteries, kept charged and ready.
- Swap Time: Approximately 90 seconds, enabling near-continuous operations.
Autonomy & Connectivity
- Embedded with FlytNow Auto software, providing cloud-based mission control via FlytNow Hub.
- Features include mission planning, remote commanding, and precision landing (centimeter-accurate).
- Cloud-Connected: Enables remote telemetry, mission scheduling, and live monitoring.
Add-Ons & Upgrades
- Extreme temperature control
- Integrated cellular (4G/5G)
- On-unit weather station (windspeed, rainfall, humidity, etc.) for pre-flight safety thresholds.
Performance Highlights
- Weather tolerance: Operates in extreme environments (–30 °C to +65 °C).
- Rapid readiness: Battery swaps in ~90 seconds ensure near-constant drone availability.
- Compact footprint: Lightweight design (~32–45 kg) for flexible deployment.
- Envisioned Use Cases: Ideal for security, inspections, infrastructure monitoring, emergency response, and remote surveillance.
Use Cases & Applications
- Security & Patrols: Automated repeatable missions with minimal human intervention.
- Industrial & Infrastructure Inspections: Remote pipeline, powerline, or construction site inspections leveraging consistent flight patterns.
- Emergency Response: Offers rapid deployment and surveillance for first responders, public safety agencies, and disaster assessments.