SKYSHIPPER CRUISE V1
SKYSHIPPER CRUISE V1 – The Ultimate Multi-Rotor Drone for Payload Transport & Advanced Logistics Operations
SKYSHIPPER CRUISE V1 is Slatup Cargo’s advanced logistics UAV, engineered to revolutionize aerial cargo transportation with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and safety. Designed under Slatup Cargo’s Make in India initiative, SKYSHIPPER CRUISE V1 integrates robust engineering, intelligent automation, and modular design—creating an industry-ready solution for commercial and industrial logistics operations.
At the core of SKYSHIPPER CRUISE V1 lies Slatup Cargo’s indigenous KKA Flight Controller, purpose-tuned for precision cargo missions and DGCA-compliant operations. The controller supports multiple autonomous flight modes—Stabilize, AltHold, Loiter, Auto, RTL, and Cargo Delivery Mode—enabling smooth and adaptive performance across various operational conditions. Intelligent route planning and dynamic load management ensure secure, efficient, and consistent delivery outcomes.
Key Highlights
Description
A standout feature of SKYSHIPPER CRUISE V1 is its Redundant Safety Control Architecture, which allows real-time system monitoring, dual communication links, and automatic fail-safe activation during critical scenarios. This multi-layer safety system guarantees mission continuity, even under challenging weather or communication conditions—making it ideal for time-sensitive logistics operations.
Constructed with aerospace-grade carbon composites and aluminum structures, SKYSHIPPER CRUISE V1 achieves the perfect balance of strength, endurance, and lightweight efficiency. Its Foldable arm design enhances portability and simplifies deployment in diverse operational environments. The modular architecture supports tool-free maintenance and quick-swappable payload bays, minimizing downtime and ensuring high fleet availability.
With 45 minutes of endurance, a 20 kg payload capacity, and quick-swap Li-ion/Solid State Dual battery packs, SKYSHIPPER CRUISE V1 is built for demanding logistics missions and continuous operational cycles. Its dual-link telemetry system (RC + GCS) enables real-time monitoring of flight parameters and mission data, ensuring precise control and situational awareness. Advanced fail-safe functions such as Return-to-Home, Geo-fencing, and Low-Battery Auto Land provide multiple layers of safety, guaranteeing mission reliability and secure operations in all environments.
SKYSHIPPER CRUISE V1 is not limited to logistics operations alone. It also serves as a versatile research and development platform for universities, startups, and enterprises working on payload optimization, autonomous mission planning, and AI-driven navigation systems. Its open-architecture design allows seamless integration with companion computers, advanced sensors, and custom payload modules, enabling innovation in aerial logistics technology.
Rugged, efficient, and intelligent, SKYSHIPPER CRUISE V1 is more than just a cargo drone—it’s a platform for innovation in the sky. By combining real-world operational capability with research flexibility, it empowers industries and institutions to develop, test, and deploy next-generation UAV logistics solutions, driving India’s aerial innovation ecosystem forward.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Platform Type | Multi-rotor (Hexacopter Configuration) |
| Primary Role | Logistics UAV for industrial supply chains, e-commerce fulfillment, and autonomous cargo delivery operations. |
| Maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW) | ~52kg |
| Payload Capacity | Up to 20 kg (for cargo payloads, industrial supplies, or delivery modules). |
| Airframe Material | Aerospace-grade carbon-fiber and aluminum structure |
| Flight Controller | KKA Autopilot v2 — Logistics-mode firmware with geo-fencing, dynamic load-aware flight limits, and redundant safety constraints for secure, DGCA-compliant cargo operations. |
| Flight Modes | Stabilize / AltHold / Loiter / Auto / RTL / Cargo Delivery Mode |
| Master–Slave Control | Dual-link control system (primary ↔ backup operator) with instant manual override for mission safety and operational redundancy. |
| Endurance | Up to 45 minutes with 20Kg Payload |
| Operational Range | Up to 10 km LOS (extendable with telemetry relay) |
| Battery System | Dual Smart Li-ion pack (14 S, 40000 Ah) with real-time telemetry (LiHi Energy) |
| Propulsion System | High-efficiency brush-less motors + carbon propellers (AKSI Propulsion Series) |
| Telemetry & Communication | Dual-link (2.4 GHz RC + 900 MHz telemetry) with encrypted communication |
| Fail Safe Functions | Return-to-Home (RTH), Low-Battery Auto Land, Geo fencing, Fail safe Hover |
| Assembly & Maintenance | Tool-free assembly with foldable arms and quick-swap batteries |
| Deployment Time | < 5 minutes |
| Operating Temperature Range | –10 °C to +50 °C |
| Training Software Integration | Compatible with DGCA-aligned ground control software and mission planners |
| Special Features | Instructor Override Switch, Safe Flight Limits, Telemetry Recording for Performance Review |
| Applications | Cargo logistics operations, industrial supply transport, autonomous delivery missions, and aerial logistics research. |
Key Features
Dual-link control architecture with primary-operator override for mission safety
Logistics-mode firmware with geo-fencing, load, and route-based flight limits
Up to 45 minutes endurance with smart Li-ion/Solid-State battery system
Modular, tool-free carbon composite airframe for easy maintenance and quick part replacement
Stable autonomous flight modes: Stabilize, AltHold, Loiter, Auto, RTL, Cargo Delivery
Real-time telemetry and diagnostics for live mission tracking and performance monitoring.
