Overview
Lift is a heavy-lift octocopter rated for 30 kg payload, built for industrial logistics, construction site materials movement, search-and-rescue gear delivery, and last-mile rural medical delivery. Modular payload bay accepts standard pallets, winch / hoist modules, or custom mission packs. NDAA-compliant electronics throughout.
Mission Profile
- Construction-site materials lift (tools, rebar bundles, fixtures)
- Rooftop HVAC and antenna installation support
- Search-and-rescue gear and rescue-line delivery
- Last-mile medical / blood / vaccine cold-chain delivery (rural)
- Disaster-relief supply drops
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Empty weight | 22 kg |
| Max takeoff weight | 60 kg |
| Max payload | 30 kg |
| Diagonal wheelbase | 1,840 mm |
| Max flight time | 25 min (no load) / 14 min (full 30 kg) |
| Cruise speed | 16 m/s |
| Max horizontal speed | 19 m/s |
| Max wind resistance | Level 7 (17.1 m/s) |
| Operating temp | -25 °C to 50 °C |
| Ingress rating | IP55 |
Payload Options
- Standard cargo box (450 × 450 × 350 mm), pelican-style
- Winch / hoist module (50m line, 30 kg lift, operator-controlled)
- Spreader-bar slung-load attachment (FAA Part 137 / Part 133 capable)
- Cold-chain insulated module (medical)
- Bambi-bucket firefighting attachment (5 L water, demonstration scale)
Propulsion
- 8× brushless 8318 motors, 100 KV, US-wound
- 150A automotive-grade ESCs, US-assembled
- 30” carbon-fiber folding propellers
- Triple-redundant motor pairs (continues on loss of any one motor)
Power System
- 2× Garudeus TB200 high-voltage smart batteries (44.4V, 22,000 mAh)
- Hot-swappable: under 60 seconds with optional cradle
- Optional generator-trickle tether for 24/7 site cycling
Flight Controller & Avionics
- Garudeus Atlas-Heavy — triple-redundant STM32H753, US-assembled
- Triple IMU, triple barometer, dual magnetometer
- Dual multi-band GNSS with RTK
- AeroLink OS-Heavy — auto-takeoff with payload-weight verification, auto-RTH, payload-aware flight envelope
Communications
- Garudeus AeroLink Pro+ — encrypted 2.4/5.2/5.8 GHz
- 25 km transmission range
- 4G/5G modem standard
- Iridium SBD telemetry uplink (option)
Compliance & Certifications
- NDAA Section 848 compliant
- Blue UAS Cleared listing in progress
- FAA Part 137 (Ag) and Part 135 (cargo) operations supported via airframe-level waiver path
- ADS-B Out (standard)
- Parachute recovery (Mars-class, certified)
- Designed and assembled in Moreno Valley, California
Operating Envelope
Daylight VFR / night-rated. IP55. -25 °C to +50 °C. Parachute recovery standard. ADS-B Out integrated.
What’s in the Box
- Lift aircraft (transports in 2 wheeled cases)
- Standard cargo-box payload module
- Garudeus RC-Heavy operator station with dual 10” displays
- 4× TB200 Smart Batteries
- 2-bay rapid-charging station (3 kW input)
- Parachute recovery module
- ADS-B Out transponder
- Garudeus Mission Planner — Heavy edition (2 seats)
Available Accessories
- Winch / hoist payload module: $3,499
- Slung-load spreader bar: $1,499
- Cold-chain insulated module: $2,499
- Bambi-bucket firefighting attachment: $1,299
- Additional TB200 battery: $1,499
- Generator trickle-tether kit: $4,999