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Evolution 5

Air Drones (UAV/UAS)

Description

The Evolution 5 is a fishing drone designed for surfcasting that can haul bait and sinkers up to 2.5 kg to distances of 1500 m. It features a Y6 coaxial tri-rotor configuration with 13-inch folding propellers and has a maximum wind resistance of 45 kph. The system includes GPS navigation with 0.6 m accuracy, automatic return-to-home, and real-time telemetry with a 1.5 km range. It's equipped with a Shimano ForceMaster 9000 electric reel and Vortex rod for serious fishing applications.

About the Company

AeroKontiki

AeroKontiki is a New Zealand-based company specializing in innovative drone-based longline fishing solutions. They design and manufacture specialized drones that enable fishers to deploy bait lines...

Core Information

Product class
Professional
Platform category
Multirotor
Rotor configuration
Y6 (coaxial tri)
Primary use cases
Other
Release status
In production
Name
Evolution 5

Performance & Dimensions

Max wind resistance (m/s)
12
Max payload (kg)
2
Empty weight (kg)
2
Service ceiling (m)
60
Wheelbase diagonal (mm)
625

Airframe & Propulsion

Frame materials
Carbon fiber
Propulsion type
Electric (Battery)
Battery chemistry
Li-ion
Number of batteries
1
Battery capacity (Wh)
148
Foldable design

Payload & Interfaces

Payload interfaces/mounts
Bottom mount Winch/Hoist
Supported gimbal size
Not specified
Integrated payloads
GPS

Avionics, Navigation & Autonomy

Autopilot features
Waypoint missions Auto takeoff/landing Hover/Position hold Return-to-home (RTH) Failsafe/RTL on link loss
GNSS systems
GPS
RTK/PPK support
None
Obstacle avoidance sensors
None
Flight controller platform
Proprietary

Communications & Control

Control link types
2.4 GHz
Encryption standard
Not disclosed
Ground control compatibility
Proprietary GCS
Control link range (km)
1
Video downlink resolution
Not specified
Controller included
Video downlink type
Not specified

Operational Capabilities

Operating environments
Maritime Rural
Takeoff/landing methods
VTOL
Night operations capable
Maritime operations capable
Required crew size
1
Max simultaneous payloads
1

Environmental & Durability

Operating temperature min (°C)
-10
Operating temperature max (°C)
60
IP rating
None/Not specified

Safety

Parachute system
None

Compliance & Certification

Remote ID compliance
Not specified
Export control status
Not specified
EASA class marking
None/Unmarked

Logistics & Commercial

Included in box
Aircraft Ground controller Batteries Charger Propellers Carrying case Cables/Adapters Documentation
Shipping restrictions
Not specified
Price notes
Price converted from NZ$10,500, configuration-dependent
Unit price (USD)
6420
Warranty (months)
12
Availability status
Made-to-order
Optional accessories
Rapid Launcher Power Reel Battery Pack