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Iris - The Ready to Fly UAV Quadcopter

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The Iris quadcopter, is an all in one Iris is an all-in-one autonomous Based off the powerful Pixhawk autopilot system, this stylish, easy to use quadcopter is perfect for any aerial imaging application.  
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What's Included?

  • Fully-assembled Iris UAV
  • Lithium polymer power pack, balance charger, and safety bag
  • Micro USB ground station connector cable
  • Android tablet USB adapter
  • Radio telemetry ground module in 915 or 433 Mhz
  • Interchangeable red front legs for improved visibility in the air
  • Tool kit and operation manual

Iris Features

  • Multiple control options provide redundancy and flexibility: RC, computer, phone,and tablet
  • Built-in data radio for real-time mission monitoring, data-logging, and control
  • Powerful cross-platform ground station/mission planning and analysis software that runs on Windows, OS X and Linux, providing simple point-and-click programming and configuration
  • Mobile apps allow intuitive “draw a path” mission planning
  • Easy mounting system integrated in the arms provides painless mounting for future accessories (stay tuned!)
  • Camera options include a live video link with programmable on-screen-display, and will soon support a fully integrated stabilized camera gimbal with autopilot control (coming soon)
  • GoPro® compatible camera mount
  • Available with a 9-channel RC transmitter pre-programmed for the most popular flight modes.
  • Pre-programmed GPS waypoints allow for professional-grade mission capabilities, such as: mapping, scripted cinematography, scientific research, and other applications where repeatable flight plans are required
  • Robust arms and feet produced from Zytel Nylon® for the ultimate in wear, abrasion and impact resistance over a wide temperature range. They are easily and inexpensively replaced if required
  • Auto takeoff and landing along with return-to-launchpoint command at the press of a button or under programmable failsafe conditions
  • Follow-me function for the ultimate "selfies". In this mode, Iris will follow (at an adjustable distance) any ground station device equipped with a GPS antenna and one of our 3DR telemetry/control radios
  • Geo Fencing provides a virtual box to keep your drone within a user-selectable space
  • Failsafe programming options bring peace of mind in the event of lost control signal, GPS or low battery conditions
  • External micro-USB port
  • Multicolor LED status indicator
  • Buzzer for audible status and warning messages
  • Safety switch adds a second level of protection against inadvertent start-ups
  • Open source flight code, ground station software, and electronics are all freely distributed under standard open source licenses. This means that Iris' capabilities are always improving and expanding with a simple firmware update!
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Injection Moulded Legs

The plastic legs are made using DuPont Zytel®, which is very strong and resilient in a wide range of temperatures.

Sliding dovetail and set-screw retains the legs, allowing for easy replacement if needed. Picatinny rail mounting system integrated into the bottom of the arms provides endless mounting options for accessories.
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Iris Specifications

  • Motor to motor dimension: 550mm
  • Height: 100mm
  • Weight (with battery): 1282 grams
  • Average flight time: 10-15 minutes
  • 400 g (.8 lb) payload capacity
  • Battery: 3-cell 11.1 V 3.5 Ah lithium polymer with XT-60 type connector. Weight: 262 grams
  • Propellers: (2) 10 x 4.7 normal-rotation, (2) 10 x 4.7 reverse-rotation
  • Motors: AC 2830, 850 kV
  • Telemetry/Control radios available in 915mHz or 433mHz
  • Next generation 32-bit Pixhawk autopilot system with Cortex M4 processor
  • uBlox GPS with integrated magnetometer
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GoPro Camera Mount

You can mount your GoPro camera easily to the quadcopter with teh GoPro compatible connector.  Its also easily replaceable should you manage to break it.
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