Applications
Applications for the FC100 are operations in environments that are unsuitable for crewed aircraft due to the lack of appropriate ground infrastructure or the risks to personnel. Below, we have identified some of these key application areas, but if you want to explore how Flowcopter can support your logistics operations, please reach out to us at info@flowcopter.com
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Agri-Tech
Road transportable and deployable from a trailer, the FC100 can operate quickly and effectively without the need for a landing strip or dry ground required by fixed wing agricultural operations. The FC100 brings with it the lifting capacity to support the kind of operations that are beyond battery electric agricultural drones. Based on rugged off-road technology without high voltages, it can be maintained without specialist facilities.
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Offshore
Current offshore service & maintenance operations rely on helicopters and Service Operations Vessels. This is an extremely expensive system for moving cargo and tools. Autonomous drone delivery from shore to structure will drastically reduce these costs while cutting emissions and engineer downtime. With a payload and range capacity that meets the needs of offshore operators, the FC100 is a low cost and efficient offshore logistics solution.
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Search & Rescue
Inspired by the RNLI’s call to innovators - "build a companion drone for offshore lifeboats" - the FC100 is designed to meet the requirements of long endurance maritime operations. With a low logistics footprint, the FC100 has the capability to rapidly respond and deploy, significantly extending the effective search window. The FC100 is made to work offshore, with it's hydraulic transmission and rugged components - hydraulic motors are sealed, and are born to function in tough conditions.
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General Logistics
Challenging geography - bays, rivers and islands - surround many of the global population centres, meaning soaring delivery costs and restricted access to services for many. With shorter hops with 150kg payloads or up to 300km trips with lighter payloads like blood transfusion packs, the FC100 can open up vital logistics services, streamline operations and drastically reduce logistics costs.