Draganflyer X4-P

Draganflyer X4-P is a folding, dual-battery quadcopter built by DraganFly of Canada, launched in May 2012 for public safety, agriculture, mapping and aerial photography work.

Overview

DraganFly introduced the X4-P in May 2012, building on the design of its earlier Draganflyer X8. The aircraft's patented carbon-fibre airframe folds down to fit inside a suitcase-sized, military-grade case for transport, and it carries a gyro-stabilised camera mount. DraganFly's current site lists the X4-P among its legacy products, alongside the related Commander, indicating it is no longer an actively marketed model.

The aircraft is designed for automatic take-off and landing, with manual, line-of-sight flight as the default mode; pilots can also use GPS-assisted flight or the optional Surveyor software for automated grid-pattern flights, which supports mapping and surveying work. Onboard terrain and barometric-pressure sensors work with the autopilot to manage take-off, landing and altitude control automatically.

Design and capabilities

DraganFly's published specifications give the X4-P a width and length of 87.3 cm (34.4 in) and a maximum take-off weight of 3.75 kg (8.26 lb), of which up to 1 kg (2.2 lb) is available as payload. The quadcopter uses a dual-battery system for extended flight time, with a rated endurance of about 35 minutes. DraganFly quotes a maximum airspeed of 50 km/h (26.9 kn), a maximum climb and descent rate of 2 m/s, and a maximum operating altitude of 2,438 m (8,000 ft) above sea level. If the radio link is lost or the battery runs low, the aircraft automatically lands or returns to its take-off point, and an onboard flight-data recorder logs telemetry for each flight.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Draganflyer X4-P?

The X4-P is a folding, dual-battery quadcopter built by DraganFly of Canada for public safety, agriculture, mapping and aerial-photography missions, launched in May 2012.

What is the flight time of the X4-P?

DraganFly rates the X4-P's dual-battery endurance at about 35 minutes.

How much can the X4-P carry?

DraganFly gives a payload capacity of up to 1 kg (2.2 lb), within a maximum take-off weight of 3.75 kg (8.26 lb).

Is the Draganflyer X4-P still in production?

DraganFly now lists the X4-P among its legacy products rather than its current lineup.