DJI Unveils FlyCart 30: A Heavy-Duty Drone with Intelligent Features for Precision Deliveries

Renowned drone maker DJI introduced the FlyCart 30, a rugged aerial option for moving large payloads across difficult terrain. The FlyCart 30 is fast, durable, and smart, with a payload capacity of 66 pounds with twin batteries or 88 pounds with one.

Here are the key specifications of FlyCart 30, as reported by Fox News:

• Payload Capacity: Up to 66 pounds (dual batteries) or 88 pounds (single battery)
• Maximum Speed: 45 mph; Cruising Speed: 34 mph
• Range: Up to 17 miles without payload, 10 miles with a full payload
• Cargo Loading: Supports two methods: conventional landing or tethered lowering with a motorized winch.

This durable drone operates effectively at high altitudes and withstands harsh temperatures from -20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F), per Laughing Squid. The FlyCart 30 delivers precisely over different terrains with clever obstacle sensors, prolonged battery life, and large payloads. Moroever, IP55 protection makes the FlyCart 30 drone dust- and water-resistant and wind-resistant up to 27 mph.

FlyCart 30 Smart Features

Equipped with DJI's O3 video transmission system, the drone ensures a stable signal, transmitting high-quality video over distances of up to 12 miles with low latency. The 4G-enhanced video transmission supports signal stability in complex environments. The FlyCart 30 supports dual-operator mode, features a high-resolution FPV gimbal camera, and incorporates intelligent obstacle sensing using radars and binocular vision. It also includes an ADS-B signal receiver to warn of nearby crewed aircraft.

The FlyCart 30 drone incorporates a multi-level redundancy system to maintain flight safety in the event of a single battery failure. Additionally, it includes an integrated parachute for emergency situations, deploying at low altitudes to ensure a safe landing.

Designed with user convenience in mind, the FlyCart 30 features a foldable design for easy transport and storage. It comes with a protective 70-liter EPP case for both the drone and payload. The winch system enables payload lowering or raising without requiring a landing. The drone supports fully automatic operations, managed through the DJI Pilot 2 app, the DJI DeliveryHub platform, and the Health Management System.

DJI's FlyCart 30 emerges as a versatile solution for aerial transport needs, combining power, intelligence, and safety features to cater to diverse applications.

Drones, Robots Join Forces in Fukushima Nuclear Plant Decommissioning

In a separate news, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings (TEPCO) has completed testing for the first drones set to be deployed in the decommissioning process of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.

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Kenichi Takahara, risk communicator of Fukushima Daiichi decontamination and decommissioning engineering company, gestures towards storage tanks for contaminated water at the Tokyo Electric Power Company's (TEPCO) Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, in Okuma of Fukushima prefecture on January 20, 2023.

Scheduled for deployment alongside a snake-shaped robot in February 2024, the drones will survey the damage at the Unit 1 reactor, marking a historic moment as the first time a drone will enter the reactor to assess damage above water, per DroneLife. This deployment showcases the use of drones and robotic systems to execute hazardous tasks, addressing challenges in the decommissioning process, such as removing molten fuel, over decades.