- The DJI FlyCart 100 is a new, powerful cargo drone
- It can carry up to 100 kg and handle heights of up to 6,000 meters.
- It can also be used in a wide range of demanding environments.
DJI drones may be banned in the US, but that doesn’t stop them from releasing new models. In fact, the Chinese giant has just launched its most powerful aircraft on the market, a model with a brilliant name.
According to a study, the FlyCart 100 can deliver your next package, although this probably won’t be necessary unless you’re on Mount Everest or a construction site. That’s because it’s specifically designed to handle heavy loads in the most demanding environments, and it turns out there’s not much it can’t do. This might be one of the best drones on the market, even if you’re not taking it on a photography trip.
According to DJI, the FlyCart 100 can carry payloads up to 100kg, making it a robust alternative to standard delivery drones. On longer journeys it can carry 65kg over 12 kilometers or 80kg over 6 kilometres, giving it impressive reach for large packages.
It is equipped with a winch and a 30-meter long rope that can be wound at a speed of 1.2 meters per second. The winch also has automatic and manual release and reset options.
This charging capacity requires a powerful battery. Along these lines, DJI notes that the FlyCart 100 supports ultra-fast charging and has hot-swappable batteries with a redundant design, allowing the drone to continue operating even if a cell fails. The batteries can also be heated, so they work well even in cold weather.
It comes with an exorbitant price tag.
Speaking of which, DJI says its new drone can operate in temperatures from -20°C to 40°C, withstand wind speeds of up to 12 meters per second and fly up to 6,000 meters above sea level, allowing it to climb any number of dizzying mountains. It has IP55 protection against water and dust, a LiDAR detection system that helps it avoid obstacles and an integrated parachute that slows the descent up to seven meters per second if necessary.
Despite all this, it is not the easiest drone on the market to use. Its size, its angular design, its eight blades and its many accessories give it a cyberpunk side, as if it were on its way to a new recovery. terminator He turned and got lost on the road. If I saw a swarm of FlyCart 100 drones on the horizon, my heart would probably skip a few beats.
However, if you live in the US, you may not be able to get any of these products. The US government plans to ban DJI products from its shores due to alleged national security concerns, meaning the company’s giant drones will never appear there.
DJI hasn’t given an official price for the FlyCart 100. We checked with DJI, but we’ve seen prices around $12,500 (£9,400 / AU$18,800) elsewhere. That may seem like a lot, but it’s not a consumer toy.
Given what it can do, anyone interested in its capabilities shouldn’t hesitate to spend a pretty penny on a drone that claims to handle the toughest challenges. Let’s hope FlyCart 100 doesn’t find a way to connect to Skynet and realize Hong Kong’s airline ambitions.