Autel Robotics Dragonfish Lite Drone – Choice of Sensor
The Autel Robotics Dragonfish Lite Drone is a VTOL unmanned aircraft system optimised for endurance, safety, and adaptability. It is available with a variety of sensor configurations and supports third-party payloads; please see the table below for more information.
| Sensor/ Payloads | Description |
| 4K Dual Sensor |
4K 20x Stabilised Optical Zoom 48MP Wide Angle/ 3-Axis Gimbal |
| Triple Sensor | 4K 20x Stabilised Optical Zoom/ 48 MP Wide Angle |
| 640 x 512 Radiometric Thermal/ 3-Axis Gimbal | |
| Multispectral | 1RGB Wide Angle (48MP)/ 5 Multispectral Sensors (2MP) |
| Third-Party Payloads | Autel's Payload SDK (PSDK) allows third-party users to develop unique payload solutions quickly and efficiently for different mission scenarios and applications. |
Payloads can be used interchangeable allowing you to tailor the Autel Robotics Dragonfish Lite Drone to the mission. The Autel Robotics Dragonfish Lite Drone supports the Z2, T3, T3H, L20T, and M1 payloads; if you require a UAV with additional payload compatibility, please see the Autel Robotics Dragonfish Pro Drone.
The video below provides an overview of Autel Robotics' Dragonfish series.
Endurance & Practicality
Delivering up to 75 minutes of flight time, the Autel Robotics Dragonfish Lite Drone is ideal for prolonged missions. This robust VTOL unmanned aircraft system features a tilt-rotor design, thereby maximising performance and efficiency while simplifying operation. The modular and waterproof construction of the Dragonfish, with no complicated moving parts, ensures it can deliver reliable performance. It is ready-to-fly within 3 minutes of unpacking and features a 5-second system boot and self-check. Furthermore, its modular design and quick-release propellers ensure that it is equally easy to disassemble for transport or repair.
AI Technology & RTK Module
Moreover, the Autel Robotics Dragonfish Lite Drone includes powerful AI tracking and Autel Voyager software to streamline and simplify missions. Autel Voyager software delivers comprehensive mission planning, intelligent tracking, flight history tracking, and autonomous features. Advanced algorithms facilitate the following tracking, planning, and flying functions:
- One-button Landing/ Takeoff
- AI High-speed Tracking
- Point of Interest
- Adaptive Tracking
- Advanced Mission Planning
In addition to this, an RTK module gathers real-time, centimetre-level positioning data, original satellite observation data, and camera exposure parameters. It supports Post-Processing Kinematic (PPK), A-RTK/ GNSS base stations, and RTK networks, and removes the need for ground control points while allowing you to obtain precise coordinates for targets. The Autel Robotics Dragonfish Lite Drone can identify up to 64 objects simultaneously and can track targets travelling at speeds of up to 120 km/hr. It supports infrared detection up to 2000m as well as 4K 20x optical zoom.
Safety
Reliability and safety are at the forefront of the Autel Robotics Dragonfish’s design. It includes the following safety features:
- IP43
- High-strength composite body
- Level 6 wind resistance
- Backup modules for the battery, IMU, barometer, compass, and positioning system
- An advanced flight control platform ensures a stable and reliable flight
- Automatically transitions to multi-rotor mode in adverse conditions where fixed-winged flight may stall or be unsustainable
- Dual-redundant CAN bus communication protects the Dragonfish from electromagnetic interference by monitoring the rudder surface and motor status in real time
- Integrated airspeed velocity sensors resistant to snow and ice
- AI continually self-checks the system to prevent accidents/ faults before they occur
9.7-Inch Ultra-Bright Ground Control Station
Featuring a high-resolution (2048x1536px), ultra-bright (1000 nits), 9.7” TFT-LCD display, the Autel Robotics Ground Control delivers maximum visibility and practicality in all situations. The Autel Robotics Ground Control’s antenna design offers a video transmission range of 18.6 miles (30km). This water- and dust-resistant ground station controller has a battery life of up to 4.5 hours and can be operated indefinitely with a remote power source.
The Autel Robotics Dragonfish Lite Drone is a modular VTOL UAS specifically designed for longevity, adaptability, and safety.
Applications
| Applications | Public Safety |
| Fire Fighting and Prevention | |
| Energy | |
| Traffic Monitoring and Management | |
| Coastal Overwatch and Security | |
| Agriculture |
Autel Robotics Dragonfish Lite Drone Key Features
- A VTOL unmanned aircraft system optimised for endurance, safety, and adaptability
- Available with a variety of sensor configurations
- Supports Z2, T3, T3H, L20T, M1, and third-party payloads
- Interchangeable payloads allow you to tailor the drone to the mission
- Flight time: 75 minutes
- Tilt rotor design
- Modular
- Waterproof
- No complicated moving parts
- Ready to fly in 3 minutes
- 5-second system boot and self-check
- Quick-release propellers
- Powerful AI tracking
- Autel Voyager software
- Advanced algorithms
- Comprehensive mission planning
- Intelligent tracking
- Flight history tracking
- Autonomous features
- One-button Landing/ Takeoff
- AI High-speed Tracking
- Point of Interest
- Adaptive Tracking
- Advanced Mission Planning
- RTK module gathers real-time, centimetre-level positioning data
- Supports PPK
- Supports A-RTK/ GNSS base stations
- Supports RTK networks
- No need for ground control points
- Obtain precise coordinates for targets
- Identify 64 objects simultaneously
- Track targets travelling at speeds of up to 120 km/hr
- Infrared detection distance: 2000m
- Optical zoom: 4K 20x
- IP43
- High-strength composite body
- Level 6 wind resistance
- Backup modules for the battery, IMU, barometer, compass, and positioning system
- Advanced flight control platform
- Automatically transitions to multi-rotor mode in adverse conditions
- Dual-redundant CAN bus communication
- Integrated airspeed velocity sensors resistant to snow and ice
- AI continually self-checks the system to prevent accidents/ faults
- Ground control station with a high-resolution (2048x1536Px), ultra-bright (1000 nits), 9.7” TFT-LCD
- Video transmission range: 18.6 miles (30km)
- Water- and dust-resistant ground controller
- Ground control station battery life: 4.5 hours
- A modular VTOL UAS specifically designed for longevity, adaptability, and safety
What’s Included?
- Autel Robotics Dragonfish Lite Drone
- Your Choice of Sensors
- Aircraft Battery
- Autel Robotics Ground Control Station
- Base Station
Autel Robotics Dragonfish Drone Technical Specifications
| Component | Specifications | Dragonfish Lite | Dragonfish Standard | Dragonfish Pro |
| Aircraft | Dimensions (L*W*H) | 965*1600*350 mm | 1290*2300*460 mm | 1650*3040*460 mm |
| Weight(including two batteries, without gimbal) | 4.5 kg | 7.5 kg | 14.5 kg | |
| Single Battery Weight | 0.75 kg | 1.3 kg | 3.6 kg | |
| Max Payload | 1.0 kg | 1.5 kg | 2.5 kg | |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 5.5 kg | 9 kg | 17 kg | |
| Operating Frequency | 902-928 MHz; 2.4000-2.4835 GHz; 5.725-5.755 GHz |
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| EIRP (Equivalent radiated power) | 900MHz FCC：< 30 dBm； 2.4 GHz FCC：< 30 dBm SRRC/CE/MIC：< 20 dBm； 5.8 GHz SRRC/FCC：< 22 dBm CE: < 14 dBm |
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| Hovering Accuracy (P-mode with GPS) | Vertical: ±0.1 m (Vision System enabled) ±0.5 m (GPS enabled) ±0.1 m (RTK enabled) Horizontal: ±0.3 m (Vision System enabled) ±1.5 m (GPS enabled) ±0.1 m (RTK enabled) |
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| RTK Positioning Accuracy | When RTK enabled and fixed： Multi-rotor： 1 cm+1 ppm（Horizontal） 1.5 cm + 1 ppm（Vertical） Fixed Wing： 3 cm+1 ppm（Horizontal） 3 cm + 1 ppm（Vertical） |
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| Max Angular Velocity | Pitch：180°/s Yaw：60°/s |
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| Max Pitch Angle | 20° | |||
| Max Roll Angle | 35° | |||
| Max Ascent Speed | Vertical Flight Mode：4 m/s Fixed Wing Mode：5 m/s |
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| Max Descent Speed (vertical) | c：3 m/s Fixed Wing Mode：5 m/s |
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| Max Flight Speed | 30 m/s | |||
| Max Flight Speed | 0m/s~17m/s（Multi-rotor） 17m/s~30m/s（Fixed Wing） |
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| Service Ceiling Above Sea Level | 4000 m | 6000 m | 6000 m | |
| Max Wind Resistance | Fixed Wing Mode：15 m/s Fixed Wing Mode：12 m/s |
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| Max Flight Time | 75 min | 120 min | 180 min | |
| Supported Payloads | Z2,T3,T3H,L20T,M1 | Z2,T3,T3H,L20T,L50T,M1 | ||
| Supported Gimbal Configurations | Fast Disassembly | |||
| Ingress Protection Rating | IP43 | |||
| GNSS | GPS+GLONASS+BeiDou+Galileo | |||
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 50°C | |||
| Aircraft Battery | Single Battery Energy | 174 Wh | 277.2 Wh | 822.36 Wh |
| Single Battery Charging Time | 120 min | |||
| Recommended Storage Temperature | 22°C to 28°C | |||
| Charging Temperature Range | 15℃ to 40℃ | |||
| Operating Temperature | -20℃ to 40℃ | |||
| Ground Control Station | Video Transmission | Operating frequency： 902-928 MHz； 2.4-2.4835 GHz |
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| Max Transmitting Distance (unobstructed, free of interference)： FCC：10 km CE / MIC：5 km SRRC：5 km |
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| Data Transmission | Operating frequency： 5.725 - 5.755 GHz |
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| Wi-Fi | Protocol： Wi-Fi Direct; Wireless; Display; 802.11a/g/n/ac; Wi-Fi with 2×2 MIMO |
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| Operating frequency： 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz 5.150 - 5.250GHz 5.650 - 5.755GHz 5.725 - 5.850 GHz |
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| Battery | Type: Li-Po Capacity: 8200 mAh Voltage: 52.8 V Energy: 93 Wh Charging time: 120 min |
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| Run Time | 3 hrs (Max brightness) 4.5 hrs (Half brightness) |
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| Storage Capacity | ROM 16 GB + scalable (TF) | |||
| Video Output Port | HDMI Port | |||
| Power Supply Current / Voltage (USB-A port) | 5V / 500mA | |||
| Operating Temperature Range | -20℃ to 40℃ | |||
| Charging Temperature Range | 0℃ to 45℃ | |||
| Storage Temperature Range | < 1 month: -4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C) 1-3 months: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C) 3-12 months: -4° to 86° F (-20° to 30° C) |
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| GNSS | GPS+GLONASS+Galileo | |||
| Dimensions | 319×233×74 mm（antennas folded） 319×398×74 mm（antennas unfolded） |
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| Weight | 1987g | |||
| Base Station | GNSS receiver | Satellite receiving frequency（Simultaneously receive）： GPS: L1, L2, L5 BeiDou: B1, B2, B3 GLONASS: F1, F2 Galileo: E1, E5A, E5B |
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| Positioning accuracy： Single Point Horizontal: 1.5 m (RMS) Vertical: 3.0 m (RMS) RTK Horizontal: 1 cm+1 ppm (RMS) Vertical: 1.5 cm+ 1 ppm (RMS) 1 ppm: For every 1 km increase in distance, the accuracy will be 1 mm less. For example, the horizontal accuracy is 1.1 cm when the receiving end is 1 km away from the base station. |
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| Positioning update rate：1Hz，2 Hz，5 Hz，10 Hz 和 20Hz | ||||
| Cold start：< 40s | ||||
| Hot start：< 10s | ||||
| Recapture：< 1s | ||||
| Initialization reliability：> 99.9% | ||||
| Differential data transmission format：RTCM 2.X/3.X | ||||
| Communication | Data link：Image transmission, Wi-Fi | |||
| Image transmission | Operating frequency：2.4000-2.4835 GHz；902-928 MHz | |||
| EIRP (Equivalent radiated power)： 902-928 MHz FCC：< 30 dBm 2.400-2.4835 GHz FCC：< 30 dBm SRRC/CE/MIC：< 20 dBm |
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| Wi-Fi | Operating frequency： 2.400-2.4835 GHz； 5.125-5.25GHz； 5.650-5.755GHz； 5.725-5.850GHz |
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| EIRP (Equivalent radiated power) 2.400-2.4835 GHz FCC：< 26 dBm SRRC/CE/MIC：< 20 dBm 5.125-5.25GHz FCC/SRRC：＜ 26dBm 5.650-5.755GHz MIC：< 20 dBm 5.725-5.850GHz SRRC/FCC：< 26 dBm；CE： < 14 dBm SRRC/CE/MIC：< 20 dBm |
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| Communication distance： Mobile station and aircraft: 30 km (FCC) Mobile station and remote control: 200 m (FCC) (Unobstructed and free of interference, when the mobile station is used as a base station and the distance from the mobile station antenna to the bottom of the tripod is 2 m; and when the difference in height between the remote controller and mobile station is less than 10 m, and when the remote controller is 1.2 m from ground level) |
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| Electrical characteristics | Power consumption：7.5 W | |||
| Power supply：5 to 20V DC（supports USB PD charging protocol） | ||||
| Battery： Type: lithium ion polymer battery Capacity: 4950 mAh Energy: 57.1 WH |
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| Run time：> 7.5 h | ||||
| Physical properties | Size(Base station body + extension rod)：193 mm×177 mm×73 mm | |||
| Weight：1275g | ||||
| Dustproof and waterproof：IP65 | ||||
| Operating temperature：-20℃至 50℃ | ||||
| SKU | DragonfishLite |
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