Frequently Asked Questions

A: Our drones are specially designed to perform robotics tasks on their own, without needing constant human control. This makes them more dependable and ensures they work consistently across different situations. On the other hand, conventional commercial drone solutions are like off-the-shelf products that users must manually control and are unable to customize to meet specific requirements.

A: A drone is a flying machine that is typically unmanned and controlled remotely.

A robot is a broader term that refers to any automated machine capable of carrying out tasks or functions autonomously without human intervention.

Our aerial robots are fully autonomous with AI capabilities.

A: All drones are UAVs, but not all UAVs are drones.

The term “drone” is often used informally to refer to any unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). On the other hand, UAV is the official acronym for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, which encompasses a broader range of unmanned aircraft used for various purposes and applications. The term UAVs includes also our autonomous aerial robots.

A: The main difference between remote-controlled flight and fully autonomous flight lies in the level of human intervention required during operation.

Remote-controlled flight: the user (pilot) manually controls the drone using a remote controller. 

Fully autonomous flight: eliminates the need for constant manual control as the robot is capable of executing flight paths and maneuvers independently based on pre-programmed instructions. The pilot may only intervene for safety purposes.

A: F4F RoboFly, starting from 2999 EUR. This fully autonomous research robot drone comes equipped with ROS-based open-source software. Designed to perform in real-world indoor and outdoor conditions, it offers a versatile and cost-effective starting point for developing and validating any drone research.

A: Yes, we have RoboFly available at shop.fly4future.com, but we also offer easily customizable platforms that we can provide to you at dronebuilder.fly4future.com.

A: To tailor a drone to your needs, we need to know:

1. Intended use case (application)
2. Environment and space where the drone will operate (outdoor such as  mountains, fields, forests; confined indoor spaces, underground locations, areas without GPS)
3. Desired flight time
4. Extra payload options
5. Required sensors
6. Preference for manual remote control or autonomous flight capabilities

A: Certainly! Our robots are fully customizable to meet your specific requirements, whether for research, industrial use, or any other application. Your needs will be carefully incorporated into the final product.

A: Our drones can have flight times ranging from 10 minutes to over an hour, varying based on factors such as payload weight and other considerations.

A: Yes, but our drones might be too complex and overpowered for such functionality. Usually, standard commercial drones are sufficient and provide good quality for hobby tasks. If you require professional photo quality, inspections, or specific functions or detections, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

A: Building drones capable of carrying heavy loads in the range of 60-100kg is indeed a challenging task. Such requirements are more closely associated with helicopters or airplanes due to the significant weight involved. Developing drones that can handle such heavy loads would require advanced engineering and technology, making the process expensive and complex.

A: We have the capability to integrate a diverse range of sensors on your drone to meet the desired requirements and functionalities. Whether it’s Lidars, cameras, various onboard PC variants, different FCUs (Flight Control Units), physical interaction sensors, measurement sensors (e.g. air quality, humidity, and gas concentration), gimbals, grippers, or magnetic sensors – literally anything can be integrated if the robot parameters allow it. 

We always deliver the drone fully integrated and ready to fly with all the necessary sensors in place to perfectly align with your specific needs.

A: We utilize open-source MRS UAV System variants that are configured according to your sensor set and specific use case requirements.

A: Yes, we can develop software on demand tailored to meet your specific needs and requirements.

A: Yes, you can utilize our simulator to integrate your software or test ours before the drone physically arrives. We provide four simulator variants, with Gazebo and Unreal Engine being the two main options commonly used.

A: We offer delivery to almost anywhere in the world. If needed, we can also arrange shipment through your preferred handling company.

A: We do not offer pilot license training services.
If you are interested in building your own drone and would like to explore our services, please reach out to us to request a consultation. The initial assessment of your request is free of charge. Once we confirm that our services align with your needs, we can then provide you with a quote for your solution.

A: We have a proven track record of successfully delivering NDAA-compliant drones to our customers.