1. Key Specifications:

• Drone Type: VTOL fixed-wing drone.
• Max Flight Time: Up to 90 minutes.
• Max Range: 100 km (62 miles) in one flight.
• Max Coverage: Up to 700 hectares (1,730 acres) at 120m altitude.
• Wingspan: 2.4 meters (7.87 feet).
• Max Takeoff Weight: 5 kg (11 lbs).
• Max Payload Weight: 700 g (1.54 lbs).
• Cruise Speed: 17 m/s (38 mph).
• Wind Resistance: Up to 12 m/s (27 mph).
• Operating Temperature: -12°C to 50°C (10°F to 122°F).
• Max Flight Altitude: Up to 5000 m (16,404 ft) above sea level.
• Battery Type: 14.8V Lithium-ion (hot-swappable).
• GNSS: GPS + GLONASS + Galileo.
• RTK/PPK: Optional Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) and Post-Processed Kinematic (PPK) support for centimeter-level accuracy.

2. VTOL Capabilities:

The Trinity F90+ is a VTOL drone, offering the best of both worlds—multirotor-style vertical takeoff and landing with fixed-wing efficiency during flight.

• Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL): The drone takes off and lands vertically, eliminating the need for a runway or large open spaces. This makes it ideal for confined areas or rough terrain.
• Fixed-Wing Flight: After take-off, the Trinity F90+ transitions into efficient fixed-wing flight, providing greater range and endurance for long-duration mapping missions.

3. Payload and Camera Options:

The Trinity F90+ supports a variety of payloads, including high-resolution RGB cameras, multispectral sensors, and LiDAR systems. This flexibility makes it ideal for different types of aerial surveys and data collection missions.

• Sony UMC-R10C: 20.1 MP RGB camera for high-resolution photogrammetry.
• Micasense RedEdge-MX: A multispectral camera that captures five spectral bands (blue, green, red, red edge, and near-infrared) for agricultural applications like crop health monitoring and precision farming.
• Sony RX1R II: 42 MP full-frame camera capable of capturing images with a GSD (Ground Sampling Distance) as low as 1 cm/px for high-precision mapping.
• Qube 240 LiDAR: LiDAR system with 240,000 points per second, suitable for generating detailed 3D point clouds and mapping complex terrain.
• Thermal Sensors: Optional payload for thermal imaging applications, such as search and rescue, infrastructure inspection, and environmental monitoring.

4. RTK and PPK for High Precision:

The Trinity F90+ supports both RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) and PPK (Post-Processed Kinematic) positioning technologies, providing centimeter-level accuracy without the need for Ground Control Points (GCPs).

• RTK (Real-Time Kinematic): Provides real-time correction data during flight for highly accurate georeferencing of aerial data.
• PPK (Post-Processed Kinematic): Allows for post-flight correction of GNSS data, ensuring high accuracy even in areas with poor satellite reception or challenging conditions.
• Centimeter-Level Accuracy: With RTK/PPK, the Trinity F90+ can achieve up to 2 cm horizontal and 3 cm vertical accuracy, making it ideal for precision surveying and mapping.

5. Flight Time and Coverage:

The Trinity F90+ is designed for long-duration flights and can cover vast areas in a single mission, making it highly efficient for large-scale mapping and surveying projects.

• Flight Time: Up to 90 minutes per flight, depending on the payload and flight conditions.
• Max Coverage: Can cover up to 700 hectares (1,730 acres) in a single flight at 120 meters altitude with a GSD of 3 cm/px.
• Terrain Following: The Trinity F90+ can be equipped with a terrain-following mode, which automatically adjusts flight altitude to maintain consistent ground sampling distance over uneven terrain.

6. Mission Planning and Software:

The Trinity F90+ is compatible with QBase 3D software, which provides powerful mission planning, flight control, and data management features.

• QBase 3D Software: An intuitive mission planning and control software that allows operators to plan flights, set waypoints, and define flight parameters like altitude and speed.
• Automated Missions: Fully autonomous missions from take-off to landing. The software calculates the optimal flight route and ensures complete coverage of the target area.
• Data Management: QBase 3D also manages post-flight data, allowing for easy integration with third-party processing software like Pix4D, Agisoft Metashape, or DJI Terra for generating orthophotos, 3D models, and digital terrain models (DTMs).

7. Advanced GNSS and Sensors:

The Trinity F90+ is equipped with advanced GNSS and sensors that enhance its navigation and data collection capabilities.

• GNSS Support: The drone supports GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo satellite systems for robust positioning.
• Redundant Sensors: Redundant IMU and GNSS sensors ensure reliable flight performance and safety, even in challenging environments.
• Fail-Safe Mechanisms: The Trinity F90+ includes fail-safe features such as automatic return-to-home in case of signal loss, low battery, or other emergencies.

8. Applications:

The Trinity F90+ is designed for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications, including:

• Land Surveying: Captures highly accurate, georeferenced imagery for producing orthomosaic maps, topographic maps, and digital elevation models (DEMs).
• Agriculture: Multispectral payloads provide valuable data for crop health monitoring, yield optimization, and precision farming practices.
• Forestry: High-resolution imagery and LiDAR payloads allow for forest inventory, canopy analysis, and environmental monitoring.
• Mining and Aggregates: Conduct volumetric analysis, measure stockpiles, and track changes over time in open-pit mines and quarries.
• Infrastructure Inspection: Use high-resolution cameras or thermal sensors to inspect large infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, pipelines, and power lines.
• Environmental Monitoring: Ideal for tracking changes in natural landscapes, coastlines, and forests for environmental studies and conservation projects.
• Search and Rescue: With the option of thermal payloads, the Trinity F90+ can be used for search and rescue operations, providing real-time data on large areas in challenging environments.

9. Integration and Data Processing:

The Trinity F90+ is compatible with various data processing platforms for creating high-quality outputs:

• Photogrammetry Software: Fully compatible with industry-standard software like Pix4D, Agisoft Metashape, and Trimble Business Center for generating Orth mosaics, 3D models, and point clouds.
• LiDAR Data Processing: For LiDAR data, the drone’s output can be processed in software like TerraSolid or Global Mapper to generate highly detailed 3D maps and terrain models.
• Multispectral Analysis: Data from multispectral cameras can be processed using software like Pix4Dfields or Agisoft Metashape Pro for vegetation analysis and precision agriculture applications.

10. Safety Features:

The Trinity F90+ is equipped with multiple safety and redundancy features to ensure safe and reliable operation:

• VTOL: Vertical take-off and landing reduce the risk of crash landings and allow the drone to operate in confined areas.
• Automatic Return to Home: In case of low battery, signal loss, or other emergencies, the drone automatically returns to its takeoff point.
• Redundant GNSS and IMU Sensors: These systems ensure reliable positioning and navigation during flight, even in areas with weak satellite reception.
• Failsafe Mechanisms: Built-in safety features ensure that the drone can recover from unexpected issues such as power loss or environmental challenges.

 

11. Battery and Charging:

• • Battery Type: 14.8V Lithium-ion battery (hot-swappable), designed for long-endurance flights.
  • Flight Time: The battery provides up to 90 minutes of flight time, allowing for extensive data collection during a single mission.
  • Charging Hub: The Trinity F90+ includes a battery charging system that can quickly charge multiple batteries, reducing downtime between flights.