- The DJI FlyCart 100 is a new robust and load-bearing drone
- It can carry up to 100 kg and climb up to 6,000 meters in height.
- It is also capable of operating in a range of demanding environments
DJI drones may be facing an impending ban in the US, but that hasn’t stopped new models from popping up – in fact, the Chinese giant has just launched its most powerful flying machine yet in the form of the brilliantly named FlyCart 100.
According to a press release from DJI, the FlyCart 100 could deliver your next package – although, unless you’re on Mount Everest or a construction site, that probably won’t be necessary. That’s because it’s tailor-made to operate with heavy payloads in the harshest environments, and at first glance, there’s not much it can’t do. This might be one of the best drones on the market, even if it’s not one you’d take on a photography trip.
DJI claims the FlyCart 100 can carry loads of up to 100kg, making it a robust option compared to more standard delivery drones. Over longer distances, it can carry 65 kg over 12 kilometers, or 80 kg over six kilometers, giving it impressive range for large packages.
To do this, it is equipped with a winch and a 30 meter cable that can be retracted at a speed of 1.2 meters per second. The winch also has automatic and manual release and recovery options.
This type of charging capacity requires a powerful battery. In this regard, DJI notes that the FlyCart 100 can support ultra-fast charging and has hot-swappable batteries with a redundant design, allowing the drone to continue operating even when a cell fails. Batteries can also be heated to continue functioning properly in cold weather.
Comes with an exorbitant price tag
Speaking of which, DJI claims its new drone can operate in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 40°C, withstand winds of up to 12 meters per second, and fly up to 6,000 meters, which would allow it to scale quite a few dizzying mountains. It features IP55 water and dust resistance, a LiDAR sensing system to help it avoid obstacles, and a built-in parachute that slows its descent to seven meters per second if necessary.
Despite all this, it’s not the most user-friendly drone on the market. Its large size, angular design, eight blades and multiple accessories give it a cyberpunk look, as if it were heading to a shoot for a new film. Terminator filming and I got lost along the way. If I saw a swarm of FlyCart 100 drones appear on the horizon, I’m sure my heart would skip a beat or two.
If you are based in the United States, you may not be able to get one of these products. The US government is set to ban DJI products from its shores over alleged national security concerns, meaning the company’s titan-sized drone may never make an appearance there.
DJI hasn’t listed an official price for the FlyCart 100. We check with DJI but we’ve seen prices listed elsewhere in the $12,500 (£9,400 / AU$18,800) range. This may seem like a lot, but this is not a consumer toy.
Given what it can do, it’s likely that anyone interested in its capabilities won’t mind paying a pretty penny for a drone that claims to be capable of tackling the toughest challenges. Let’s just hope that the FlyCart 100 doesn’t find a way to connect to Skynet and achieve HK-Aerial’s ambitions.
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