SANDSTORM

 The answer to your UAS and RPA training needs 

FAA Experimental Airworthiness Certificate

DIMENSIONS

ELECTRIC/TURBOPROP

• Wingspan: 15ft

• Length: 8ft

• Empty Weight: 30lbs

• Fuel Load: Electric / Jet A

• Payload: 25 / 50lbs

• Max Takeoff Weight: 55 / 80lbs

Aircraft Fabrication Technology

• Carbon composite construction

• Lithium-polymer battery system

• 18kVA brushless motor

• 400oz in-flight surface servos

• Live-hinge control surfaces

• Aero-poxy developed by Rutan™

• Matched aluminum 6061 landing gear w/ pneumatic brakes

• Trailing link nose gear

• Carbon prop

PROPULSION & LIMITS

ELECTRIC/TURBOPROP

• 55lb Turboprop Engine

• 8HP Electric Motor

• Endurance: 1.0hrs / 6.0hrs

• Cruise Speed: 50 / 70kts

• Dash Speed: 100kts

• Max Altitude: 6000′ AGL

Durability, Longevity & Capability

Durability, Longevity & Capability

ALL VARIATIONS

• Interchangeable components

• Line Replaceable Units

• Easily upgradable / plug and play

• Fully functional turret

• Autopilot w/ Return Home, Loiter, Auto Take-Off and Auto Land

all variations

Reliability

Sandstorm/Longshot™

• 500+ flights

• Sortie production rate of 100%

• Local Pilot-In-Command seamless “hands-off” to remote pilot

CONTROL & TELEMTRY

ALL VARIATIONS

• Longshot™ IP control system

• Positive control via 433 MHz

• Telemtry via 900 MHz

• Video via 1.3 GHz

• Operates in license-free ISM band

• Fail-safe on loss of link

Maximum Mobility & Deployability

Sandstorm/Longshot™

• Transportable via cargo van or trailer

• Assembles in approx. 10 minutes

• Powerplant options: Electric or Turboprop

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