Overview
Garudeus Nano is a sub-250g folding camera drone designed for travelers, content creators, and first-time pilots. Under FAA Part 107 Remote ID weight thresholds it requires no registration for recreational use, yet delivers true 4K HDR imaging in a 235-gram airframe. Every Nano is hand-assembled in Moreno Valley, California, with US-built flight electronics.
Mission Profile
- Travel and lifestyle photography
- Real-estate and short-form social content
- Recreational flight and learning the platform
- Light commercial work under Part 107
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff weight | 235 g |
| Folded dimensions | 142 × 81 × 57 mm |
| Unfolded (diagonal) | 245 mm |
| Max flight time | 34 minutes |
| Max horizontal speed | 16 m/s (Sport mode) |
| Max wind resistance | Level 5 (10.7 m/s) |
| Service ceiling | 4,000 m MSL |
| Operating temp | -10 °C to 40 °C |
Camera & Sensors
- 1/1.3” CMOS sensor, 48 MP stills, 4K/60fps video
- f/1.7 fixed aperture, dual native ISO
- 3-axis mechanical gimbal (pitch / roll / yaw)
- Vertical 9:16 true shooting mode
- Downward-facing visual + ToF sensors for indoor flight
Propulsion
- Brushless 1404 motors, 3,800 KV (Garudeus-wound)
- 12A BLHeli_S ESCs, US-assembled
- 6” tri-blade folding propellers, balanced and bagged in pairs
Flight Controller & Avionics
- Garudeus Atlas-1 flight controller — STM32H743 MCU, ICM-42688 IMU, US-assembled in Moreno Valley
- Dual-band GNSS (GPS L1/L5 + Galileo + BeiDou)
- AeroLink OS v1.0 with Garudeus Vision obstacle awareness
Communications
- Garudeus AeroLink Lite — OFDM, 2.4/5.8 GHz dual-band
- 10 km transmission range (FCC), 6 km (CE)
- 1080p/60fps live feed to controller
Compliance & Certifications
- FAA Remote ID (ASTM F3411-22a) — broadcast-capable from boot
- FCC Part 15 / IC RSS-247
- CE / UKCA / RCM ready for export markets
- RoHS, REACH
- Designed and assembled in Moreno Valley, California, USA
Operating Envelope
Optimized for daylight VFR conditions; not rated for precipitation. Geofencing and altitude limits configurable by registered Part 107 pilots.
What’s in the Box
- Garudeus Nano aircraft
- Garudeus RC-Lite controller (no built-in screen)
- 1× Intelligent Flight Battery (2,450 mAh)
- 1× USB-C charging cable
- 3× pairs of spare propellers
- Quick-start guide and FAA Remote ID sticker pack
Available Accessories
- Fly More Kit (2 extra batteries + 3-bay charging hub): $179
- ND filter set (ND8/16/32/64): $59
- Custom hard-shell travel case: $79