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August 4, 2024
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Updated on June 12, 2024
·Created on October 4, 2018
Skyfish M6 UAV is a drone system with mapping and inspection operations capabilities.
Skyfish M6 UAV is a drone system and mapping solution for research, power line inspection, and search & rescue.
Target SDGs
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Household
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Skyfish
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include Honeycomb AgDrone, Wings for Aid, and Drones for Development Dr.One.
Manufacturing/Building Method
US-manufactured drones
Intellectural Property Type
Patent
User Provision Model
Direct sales
Distributions to Date Status
Unknown
Drone type
Modular UAV
Weight (kg)
17.69 kg
Take off / Landing type
Vertical (landing gear can be Modular Retractable or Standard Fixed)
Carry case dimensions (m)
Unknown
GNSS system
GPS
Flight time (hour)
45 minutes
Cruise speed (km per hour)
96.56 km/h
Battery type
22,000-30,000m Ah 6 s to 8 s
Sensors available (Y/N)
Yes
Type of data collected
Pictures, mapping, and angular measurement
Drone software platform
Skycontrol
Application
Research, powerline inspection and search & rescue
Design Specifications
Maximum flight time: | 45 minutes |
Payload: | 8 lbs |
All up weight: | 39 lbs |
Micro controller: | Skynode Compatible |
GPS: | Here RTK with ground station/td> |
Propulsion: | 18-30 inch KDE carbon fiber props |
Battery: | 22,000-30,000m Ah 6 s to 8 s |
Boom arms: | 3k Carbon fiber with quick connect pin system |
Telemetry: | Encrypted 900 MHz ISM Band 12 miles 2-way |
Maximum speed: | 60 mph |
Landing gear: | Modular retractable |
Motor model: | KDE 5215XF or KDE 7215XF |
Flight Controller: | MAVLink supported |
Technical Support
Provided by Skyfish
Replacement Components
Available from manufacturer
Lifecycle
Unknown
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Ready to fly, safe and centimeter accurate drone solution
Vetted Performance Status
Skyfish M4 creates models accurate to 16th of an inch using several gigs of data and thousands of photos. It has been tested in an Eastern Pennsylvania prison.
Safety
While Skyfish M6 is collision-avoidance ready for safe navigation in complex airspace, risks associated with drone operation apply
Complementary Technical Systems
Skycontrol flight software for planning and piloting the UAV. Skycloud access to 3D data and models.
Academic Research and References
“M6 Drone – Skyfish.” 2022. Skyfish – Precise Data Collection and Analysis Using Drones. April 24, 2022. https://skyfish.ai/solutions/m6-drone/
N.d. Skyfish.Ai. Accessed June 12, 2024. https://skyfish.ai/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/M6-Technical-Specifications.pdf
“Goal 11.” n.d. Sdgs.Un.Org. Accessed June 12, 2024. https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal11
“Solutions.” 2022. Skyfish – Precise Data Collection and Analysis Using Drones. February 14, 2022. https://skyfish.ai/solutions/
N.d. Mus.Edu. Accessed June 12, 2024. https://mus.edu/research/Funded/Reports/MREDI_UAS_Fire_DroneFire_3rd_Quarter_Report.pdf
Compliance with regulations
Unknown
Evaluation methods
University of Montana testing
Other Information
Skyfish presentation
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