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MONARK UAS - Herelink - Fermion 12mp Camera w/EchoTherm 320 - Build Kit

Configure your MONARK

Choose camera, radio, and RTF. Base components will be added automatically.

Drone is built and arrives ready to fly instead of a do-it-yourself build kit.
(Available for government entities only.)
Selected camera will be added as a component.
Adds a picatinny mounted release mechanism per drone (+$500 each).

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This product has a 6-8 week lead time from when an order is placed.

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The MONARK (Modular Observational Networked Aerial Robotics Kit) is a new way of thinking about and implementing small UAS. The MONARK is built on the following principles:

  1. Field repairable and customizable. The airframe for the MONARK is open-source and designed to be strong and light when printed with modern glass fiber reinforced ABS plastic. If a component is damaged in use, the user can print a replacement and be back in the air in minutes. Alternatively, if you have custom mission needs, you can leverage the existing MONARK airframe as a starting point to build what you need. All individual parts are available for future repairs.
  2. Modular. The MONARK electronics are highly modular and can be configured with various capabilities and at various price points. If your mission requires licensed frequencies and advanced anti-jamming technologies, we have plug and play radio options from Doodle Labs and Microhard. If you need a short-range, low-cost systems there are options from Herelink and Microhard. The system can be configured without a thermal sensor or with up to a 640×512 pixel thermal sensor. With all the options, the user can swap components themselves in minutes with basic hand tools.
  3. Extensible. Designed to be future-proof, the MONARK includes a wide range of peripheral support interfaces, is ready for 5G or AI coprocessing and includes a sophisticated payload subsystem to needs ranging from simple dropping to more advanced payload scenarios. With the power of the RPi 5 industrial compute module and Hailo AI coprocessor, advanced object detection and pixel-tracking algorithms can be added to the MONARK.
  4. Secure. Designed, built and manufactured in the USA. Every circuit board in the MONARK is US-made and handled/programmed by US citizens. Software is developed in house and/or built upon the industry leading open-source UAS tools with an auditable commit history.

The “Alpha” Configuration includes the following hardware:

Radio: 1600-2500 Mhz, 2W 2×2 MIMO (See Note) or Herelink Blue (2.4ghz)
Camera: Fermion Dual EO/IR, 12MP low-light EO with EchoTherm 320 thermal sensor

***NEW*** Includes 1 Axis Gimbal

All MONARK systems are built on EchoMAV’s EchoPilot SBX Autopilot system. The MONARK is NDAA and Section 838 compliant.

No remote ID provided

Compatible with the QGCS-based MONARK GCS or the ATAK UAS Tool plugin.

NOTE: 1600-2500Mhz radio system is currently available only for U.S. Government customers. FCC equipment authorization pending. Not for sale or lease to the general public without license.

 

As a build kit, this item does NOT include 3D printed parts.  It is not assembled, but includes everything you will need other than the 3D printed parts.

 

  • Link Performance: 5-20km (depending on radio)
  • Hover Time: 42 minutes
  • Wind Handling: 30 mph sustained winds
  • Camera Specifications: 12MP low-light EO with optional 320 and 640 thermal imagers (EchoTherm320, Boson 320 or Boson 640)
  • Payload support: Gripper/release, dedicated subsystem with more advanced arming and triggering support.
  • Maximum Payload Weight: 1.5 lbs with standard battery, 2.5 lbs with lightweight battery (less flight time when payloads are added).
  • Dimensions: 17″ diagonal, 13.4″ length x 13.4″ width x 4″ height
  • Weight: 4lbs with 10AH battery ready to fly
  • Battery: 6S 10AH. Non-proprietary, XT60 input.
  • Flight control and onboard compute: EchoPilot SBX with Pi4/5 industrial compute module
  • GPS Denied Operations: Yes, via onboard optical flow sensor

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