- The DJI FlyCart 100 is a new heavy cargo transport drone
- It can carry up to 100 kg and climb heights of up to 6,000 meters.
- It is also capable of operating in a variety of demanding environments.
DJI drones may face an imminent ban in the United States, but that hasn’t stopped new models from appearing; in fact, the Chinese giant just launched its most powerful flying machine yet: the brilliantly named FlyCart 100.
According to a press release from DJI, the FlyCart 100 could deliver your next package, although unless you’re on Mount Everest or a construction site, it probably won’t be necessary. That’s because it’s tailor-made to work with heavy payloads in the most challenging environments, and from the looks of it, there’s not much it can’t do. It might be one of the best drones out there, although not one you’d pack for a photography trip.
DJI says the FlyCart 100 can carry loads of up to 100kg, making it a robust option compared to more standard delivery drones. Over longer distances, it can carry 65kg for 12 kilometres, or 80kg for six kilometres, giving it impressive range for large packages.
To do this, it is equipped with a winch and a 30-meter cable, which can retract at a speed of 1.2 meters per second. The winch also has automatic and manual release and recovery options.
That kind of charging capacity requires a powerful battery. On that note, DJI notes that the FlyCart 100 can support ultra-fast charging and has hot-swappable batteries with a redundant design, allowing the drone to continue operating even when a cell fails. Batteries can also be heated to keep them working well in cold conditions.
It comes with a very high price
Speaking of which, DJI says its new drone can operate in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 40°C, withstand winds of up to 12 meters per second, and fly up to 6,000 meters, which would allow it to climb quite a few towering mountains. It has IP55 water and dust resistance, a LiDAR detection system to help you avoid obstacles and a built-in parachute that slows your descent to seven meters per second if necessary.
Still, despite all that, it’s not the friendliest drone on the market. Its large size, angular design, eight blades, and multiple accessories give it a cyberpunk feel, as if you’re headed to film a new movie. terminator movie and I got lost along the way. If I saw a swarm of FlyCart 100 drones appear on the horizon, I’m sure my heart would skip a beat or two.
However, if you live in the US, you may not be able to get one of these products. The US government is inching closer to banning DJI products from its shores over alleged national security concerns, meaning the company’s titan-sized drone may never appear there.
DJI hasn’t listed an official price for the FlyCart 100. We’re checking with DJI, but we’ve seen prices listed elsewhere in the $12,500 (£9,400/AU$18,800) range. It may seem like a lot, but it is not a consumer toy.
Given what it can do, anyone interested in its capabilities probably won’t mind paying a pretty penny for a drone that claims to be able to take on the toughest challenges. Let’s hope the FlyCart 100 doesn’t find a way to connect to Skynet and achieve HK-Aerial’s ambitions.
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