The Galaxy R8700 is ideal for small project areas and confined takeoff and landing areas. The VTOL on has heavy duty battery power and a full range of mapping payload options.

The standard Galaxy™ configuration provides an all-in-one rotorcraft mapping package offers an impressive level of simplicity and productivity. Our standard kit comes equipped with capabilities exceeding more expensive systems on the market. Together with our most widely used Fusion series payload, this aircraft is a rugged platform for tackling the toughest mapping projects. You get a reliable data acquisition tool ready for field work, backed by Altavian’s industry-leading support and training programs with the flexibility to upgrade payloads and expand your operations as your needs change. 

Galaxy R8700

The standard Galaxy™ configuration provides an all-in-one rotorcraft mapping package offers an impressive level of simplicity and productivity. Our standard kit comes equipped with capabilities exceeding more expensive systems on the market. Together with our most widely used Fusion series payload, this aircraft is a rugged platform for tackling the toughest mapping projects. You get a reliable data acquisition tool ready for field work, backed by Altavian’s industry-leading support and training programs with the flexibility to upgrade payloads and expand your operations as your needs change. The Galaxy R8700 flight controls are built around the most widely-used open source autopilot in the world, enabling industry standard click-and-fly autonomy from launch to landing. In addition, the Galaxy R8700 unlocks advanced planning and flight control modes to accomplish challenging missions.&nbsp;The Galaxy has a solid stability in high winds and a weatherproof design to minimize downtime.Single points of failure are eliminated throughout the aircraft, its controls, and its operating procedures. If something does go wrong, the failsafe procedures will land the rotorcraft to land like normal.All parts of the aircraft attach with quick snap connectors. All serviceable components are replaceable with two hex keys.

Describes the product, and the payload options.

Altavian R8700 product page

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Primary Frequency (ISM unlicensed)

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MAVLink

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The Galaxy R8700 is ideal for small project areas and confined takeoff and landing areas.  The VTOL on has heavy duty battery power and a full range of mapping payload options. 

Weight	11,1	kg
Assembled Aircraft Length	127.6	cm
Assembled Aircraft Width	127.6	cm
Assembled Aircraft Height	22.2	cm
Aircraft Power	All Electric
Maximum Payload Weight	1.67	kg