Position Partners is bringing in a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for the Australasian civil construction, survey, mining and agricultural industries – the Sirius UAV by MAVinci.
Designed for a wide range of survey applications, the Sirius UAV is a fixed-wing structure ideal for corridor-mapping roads, pipelines and power lines, calculating stockpile volumes, monitoring erosion, reconciliation and progress reporting.
Weighing only three kilograms and with a wingspan of 1.6 metres, the Sirius is suitable for one-man operation. It can fly under cloud and in strong winds and rain.
“We are delighted to introduce this product into the Australian, New Zealand and PNG markets. The Sirius represents an evolution in UAV survey technology with greater flexibility, robust hardware and value for money,” said Garry MacPhail, survey business manager at Position Partners.
Unlike other UAV systems, the Sirius can capture images defined by irregular shapes, reducing the amount of data processing to the specific area of attention. It also gives the user greater control during flight, with ‘fully automatic’ mode supported by ‘autopilot assisted’ mode or ‘fully manual’ mode. This flexibility is better for landing management, enabling navigation around any unforseen obstacles.
To complete an aerial survey, users simply program in a flight plan using the included desktop flight planning software. Load the flight plan onto the UAV, stand at the desired take-off area and launch the Sirius by switching on autopilot and throwing it into the air!
Once airborne, the Sirius will fly the pre-planned route, taking multiple images with a high-resolution on-board camera. It then begins its descent to the programmed landing area so that the images can be post-processed.
As the exclusive Australasian distributor for MAVinci products, Position Partners will offer complete support and training services for the Sirius UAV. For more information about Sirius, visit www.positionpartners.com.au or call 1300 867 266.
