Micro Ranger
Micro Ranger – BVLOS Power in the Micro Class (<2 kg)
Micro Ranger is DroneVation’s ultra-light, long-range UAV engineered for BVLOS patrol, pipeline and corridor oversight, confined-space inspection, urban security sweeps, traffic observation, and rapid response—all while staying firmly within the Micro category (< 2 kg MTOW). Built end-to-end inside the AKSI ecosystem, it blends compact design with intelligent autonomy so teams can operate confidently with or without GNSS.
Unlike mapping platforms, Micro Ranger is optimized for mission continuity and situational awareness, not survey-grade georeferencing. Its KKA Autopilot supports fully autonomous routes, dynamic re-tasking, and instructor override, while a GNSS-agnostic navigation stack keeps you flying when satellites don’t: Visual-Inertial Odometry (VIO) and optical-flow stabilize position; downward ToF/LiDAR manages precise height keeping; optional front-arc ToF/LiDAR or stereo vision adds obstacle awareness for tight spaces. This means stable, repeatable flight under bridges, inside buildings, along tunnels, and beneath dense canopies—where conventional GPS-only drones drift or fail.
Key Highlights
Description
The RoboClave Composites airframe uses aerospace-grade carbon blends to achieve a high stiffness-to-weight ratio with low vibration—critical for clear video feeds in dynamic environments. AKSI Propulsion power-trains deliver quiet thrust and energy efficiency; LiHi Energy smart Li-ion packs provide up to 70 minutes of endurance (no payload) and safe, telemetry-rich power management. Dual-link encrypted comms (900 MHz + 2.4 GHz) ensure robust control and data backhaul for BVLOS corridors; a relay node can extend coverage when terrain or structures block line-of-sight.
Payloads are tuned for awareness and inspection: stabilized EO (RGB) video for day ops, micro-thermal for low-light and heat-anomaly detection. To preserve endurance in the Micro class, Micro Ranger avoids heavy, multi-band survey sensors. If multispectral is a must for your workflow, we recommend stepping up to a Small-category airframe.
Compact, quiet, and rapidly deployable, Micro Ranger gives operators repeatable BVLOS performance in complex spaces—so you can see more, reach farther, and respond faster without breaking the 2 kg barrier.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Category / MTOW | Micro class, < 2.0 kg |
| Primary Missions | BVLOS patrol, pipeline/corridor oversight, confined-space & indoor inspection, urban security, traffic monitoring, rapid response |
| Airframe | Aerospace-grade carbon/polymer composite (RoboClave Composites) |
| Propulsion | High-efficiency brushless system + low-noise props (AKSI Propulsion Series) |
| Flight Controller | KKA Autopilot with autonomous missions, geofencing, RTH, and mission resume |
| Navigation (GNSS-Denied) | VIO + Optical-Flow positioning, Downward ToF/LiDAR altimetry; optional front-arc ToF/LiDAR or stereo vision for obstacle awareness |
| Navigation (GNSS-Available) | Standard GNSS for situational awareness (no RTK/PPK; not intended for mapping) |
| Endurance | Up to 70 min (no payload); 55–60 min with micro-thermal (~120 g); 60–65 min with EO gimbal |
| Payload Options | EO (RGB) stabilized camera; micro-thermal module; fixed or micro-gimbal mounts |
| Payload Capacity | Up to 300 g recommended (to retain micro-class endurance) |
| Comms & Telemetry | Dual-link encrypted (900 MHz + 2.4 GHz); optional relay node for BVLOS corridors |
| Control Modes | Manual, Stabilize, Loiter/Position Hold, Auto, RTL; instructor override |
| Deployment Time | < 2 minutes, tool-free |
| Operating Temperature | –10 °C to +50 °C |
| Take-off / Landing | Ground auto or hand-launch; precision vertical landing with ToF/LiDAR |
| Notes | No RTK/PPK (not required for target missions). For multispectral workflows, use Small-category platform. |
Key Features
Sub–2 kg MTOW for regulatory ease
Up to 70 minutes endurance (mission dependent)
GNSS-denied navigation: VIO + Optical Flow + ToF/LiDAR
Dual encrypted telemetry links (900 MHz + 2.4 GHz)
Ideal for tunnels, pipelines, indoor & narrow corridors
Modular EO / micro-thermal payload compatibility
Quiet low-noise propulsion system
Rapid deployment (<2 minutes) with tool-free setup
