The Callisto 50 is a VTOL multi-rotor allowing take-off and landing from any suitable platform providing sufficient minimal clearance is available (at least 1 aircraft width on each side of the propeller tips).

Its dynamic stability allows operations in 15 - 25 m/s winds up 1500 m above sea level. Flight Modes The Callisto 50 offers 3 basic flight control configurations:

Remote Pilot manual control with multiple autopilot-assisted flight modes.
Full autonomous flight modes following internal waypoint navigation. (typical BVLOS scenario)
“Guided Mode” flying where the aircraft is commanded via an external source (eg. Onboard companion computer/server such as a Raspberry Pi with custom navigation software).

The flight modes can be changed in real-time while the aircraft is flying.

Aircraft Type: Multirotor (Octocopter)
Frame Size: 1400 mm (motor to motor)
Airframe Weight: 15 kg (including landing gear)
Propeller: 30-32`` (750 - 810 mm)
Motor: 100 kV, 2.7 kW rated
ESC: 52.2 V, 80 A rated (100 A peak)
Battery system: 12s LiPo / Li-Ion packs (50 V)
Autopilot: ArduPilot autopilot system
GPS: Moving Baseline Heading Dual RTK system
LiDAR: Precision Landing & Terrain Following (<100 m range) Pilot Radio: Herelink, Microhard or FrSky with Telemetry Telemetry Radio: RFD900 or Microhard system with 4G/LTE option Comms Range: 10 – 40 km with suitable antennas Aircraft Camera: Various situational awareness & payload camera options Take-off Weight: TOW 50 kg rated (single propulsion failure tolerant up to 50 kg TOW) Max Effective Payload: 25 kg payload (fully redundant with single propulsion fault tolerance) Flight Time: ≥ 45 min (requires suitable Li-Ion battery system to maximise endurance vs payload) Flying Speed: > 25 m/s Max, 15-18 m/s Cruise, Max Climb Rate: > 5 m/s, Max Descent Rate: > 5 m/s
VTOL: Metal Hull Boat / Moving Platform take-off and landing capable (Autonomous)

Callisto 50 offers two flight & payload weight configurations for different license categories:

< 25 kg TOW configuration allows up to 5 kg of payload (dependent on battery configuration)
50 kg TOW configuration allows up to 25 kg of payload (dependent on battery configuration)

Payload Mounting: Quick change mounting system with 12mm carbon rails at 150 mm spacing.
Payload Power Supplies & Comms Ports: - 5 V (regulated) x 10 A (50 W), 12.0 V (regulated) x 10 A (120 W) - 50 V at 40 A (up to 2.0 kW) `{`main battery voltage - sagging to 40 V minimum during flight`}` - Serial port, I2C port, CAN port - Analogue In port (x 2), PWM Servo out port (x 5) - USB connection - HDMI port (Herelink radio/telemetry/data option) - Ethernet port (Microhard radio/telemetry/data option)

Suitable for all Australian conditions, mining & marine environments
Environmental Protection: designed to IP 54 (suitable for use in inclement conditions & light rain)
Wind Tolerance: 15 m/s (54 kph) with gusts up to 25 m/s (90 kph)