Microdrones mdMapper1000

Get your business off the ground

A professional, yet cost-effective package that offers a UAV with the longest flying time on the market. The globally renowned md4-1000 UAV enjoys robust aerial ability and manoeuvrability for multiple, mapping applications - so you can not only fly longer but with greater certainty in regard to outcomes. The md1000 is also extremely ‘weather-proof’ being able to operate in extremes from alpine cold to desert heat and beyond.

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Highly adaptable

A true workhorse, the mdMapper1000 is a professional, highly adaptable, yet cost-effective UAV solution for multiple applications.

Air time

The md4-1000 UAV boats the longest flight times on the market - up to an amazing 45 minutes without a battery change

Weather resistant

Regardless of flight conditions from rain, snow, ice, wind or heat - the 1000 can and does thrive in adverse conditions

Broad applications

From area mapping and surveying, construction, mining, volumetrics, inspection and agriculture - the 1000+ can manage it all.

Proprietary operating system

The 1000 has a lean, proprietary operating system that can be customised to meet the specific needs of your application and industry

mdLanding Assistant

You can execute automatic final approach landing, conduct waypoint missions and land with minimal operator intervention

Beautifully adaptive with accessory kits for precision agriculture, inspection, Lidar, and Direct Georeferencing.

You have the flexibility to expand your use and flight time with mdMapper1000. It features the best-selling md4-1000 UAV so users also enjoy the critical advantages of a larger aircraft. It is also renowned for its flight stability including resistance to rough winds, harsh weather, hot temperatures, high voltage, and even strong magnetic fields. It also features (as one option), the industry leading Sony a6300 & Mount 24 megapixel camera paired with a custom, lightweight, vibration-free, nadir mount to capture all the images you need. For additional flexibility, it includes a digital data link which allows you to simply connect via your own digital devices.

Technical specifications

General Overview
Flight Parameters
Post-Processing

General Overview

Description	Specification
Payload	up to 2.7 lbs (1.2 kg)
Flight time	up to 45 minutes depending on conditions
Area covered in one battery charge	up to 148 ac (60 ha)
Sensor	Sony α6300 (24.2 megapixel camera) and nadir mount
Georeferencing method	Aerial triangulation with GCP

Flight Parameters

Description	Specification
Area Covered (@120m)	60 ha (148 ac)
Camera model	Sony α6300
Imagery format	RAW + JPEG
G.S.D. cm/pixel (@120m)	2.4 cm
G.C.P.	Yes
Overlaps (front/side)	80% / 40%

Post-Processing

Description	Specifciations
Method	Aerial Triangulation
Orientation	Calculated during the A.T.
Position	From UAV GNSS Reciever
Accuracy	Depends on ground control point (GCP) accuracy and distribution

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