Iris - The Ready to Fly UAV Quadcopter
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.  

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!

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.

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

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.