Carlson CAP50 + Sony A7R IV (61mp) Kit

Carlson Software has released the American made Carlson Aerial Platform (CAP50). The CAP50 UAS can be used in surveying, construction, engineering, mining, quarry and mapping applications and offers up to 6lbs of payload capacity. It features multiple payload options for photogrammetry, LiDAR, and bathymetry.

The CAP50 has a 22-minute flight time with a 5lbs payload and has been tested against 50mph winds with maximum payload. The onboard omnidirectional collision avoidance system is LiDAR range finder-based and works in both day and night conditions.

“We wanted to offer a US-made drone to anyone in search of a US-made option,” says Derek Roche, Carlson Product Manager and Sales Director. “With regulations against foreign drones flying in government airspace, the CAP50 is more than capable and stands out from other options on the market in terms of capability, quality, and durability.”

The quadcopter features a carbon fiber frame and has 465KV motors rotating 18.5” carbon fiber propellers powered by a rechargeable 22.8V battery. Onboard is a RTK GNSS that utilizes a LiDAR range finder for altitude accuracy and vertical stability. The CAP50 can be programmed and controlled via an included flight controller with a touch screen.