Autel Dragonfish Standard

Autel Dragonfish Standard | Extended VTOL Drone for ISR, Mapping & Inspection

The Autel Dragonfish Standard is a tilt-rotor VTOL unmanned aircraft system purpose-built for extended ISR, mapping, and inspection missions. Sitting between the Dragonfish Lite and Dragonfish Pro in the Autel series, the Autel Dragonfish Standard delivers 126 minutes of flight time with payload, a 30 km transmission range, and support for a wide range of interchangeable sensor payloads — all in a backpack-portable platform that assembles in 3 minutes without tools.

Autel Dragonfish Standard Key Features

Smart, Simple, Efficient

The Dragonfish Standard's tilt-rotor design eliminates complicated moving parts while maximizing performance and efficiency. Mission-ready right out of the box, it supports one-button takeoff and landing, AI-powered intelligent tracking, and seamless transition between multirotor and fixed-wing flight modes.

• Up to 126 minutes of flight time with payload
• 30 km transmission range with base station / 10 km direct GCS
• 108 km/h maximum speed in fixed-wing mode
• 15 m/s wind resistance in fixed-wing mode
• 6,000 m service ceiling
• 1.5 kg payload capacity for modular sensor configurations
• IP43 ingress protection for challenging field environments
• Dual RTK modules for centimeter-level positioning without ground control points
• Integrated ADS-B receiver for manned aircraft awareness

Intelligence and Autonomy

The Autel Dragonfish Standard is equipped with a full suite of automated mission functions powered by Autel Voyager software:

• One-Button Takeoff and Landing
• AI High-Speed Intelligent Tracking — lock on and follow targets automatically
• Tap to Fly — select a target on screen and the drone flies directly there
• Terrain Following for low-altitude operations over varied ground
• Point of Interest Orbit
• Quick Mission — deviate from preplanned routes on demand
• Waypoint, Polygon, and Rectangular Autonomous Missions

Safety and Redundancy

• Automatic transition to multirotor mode in adverse conditions where fixed-wing flight may stall
• Dual-redundant CAN bus communication monitors control surfaces and motor status in real time
• Integrated airspeed velocity sensors resistant to snow and ice
• AI continuous system self-check to detect and prevent faults before they occur
• Automatic return-to-home on signal loss, GPS loss, or low battery
• Battery, IMU, barometer, compass, and positioning system all feature redundant designs

Interchangeable Payload System

The Dragonfish Standard supports toolless payload swaps across five gimbal options, all cross-compatible with the Dragonfish Lite and Pro platforms:

• Z2: Dual-sensor zoom and wide-angle camera
• T3: 4K 20× optical zoom, 12MP wide-angle, and 640×512 thermal imaging on a 3-axis stabilized gimbal
• T3H: Enhanced thermal configuration for demanding night and low-light operations
• L20T: 20× optical zoom, 640×512 thermal, laser rangefinder up to 1,200 m, and 4K wide-angle — for day-and-night reconnaissance and thermal inspection
• M1: Multispectral payload for agricultural and environmental data collection

9.7-Inch Ground Control Station

The included ground control station features a 2048×1536 px, 1,000-nit TFT-LCD touchscreen with Samsung Exynos eight-core processor and 256 GB internal storage. Water and dust resistant with up to 4.5 hours of battery life and 30 km video transmission support via base station.

Compact and Portable

The Autel Dragonfish Standard can be disassembled by a single operator and fits in the back of a standard car trunk. The full system assembles without tools and is ready to fly in under 5 minutes.

Technical Specifications

Aircraft Weight

7.5 kg (including two batteries, without gimbal)

Maximum Takeoff Weight

9 kg

Maximum Payload Capacity

1.5 kg

Maximum Flight Time

Up to 126 minutes (with payload)

Maximum Speed

108 km/h (fixed-wing mode)

Wind Resistance

Up to 15 m/s (fixed-wing mode)

Service Ceiling

6,000 m

Transmission Range

30 km with base station / 10 km direct GCS

Assembly Time

3 minutes (no tools required)

System Boot & Self-Check

5 seconds

Ingress Protection

IP43

RTK Positioning

Dual RTK modules, centimeter-level accuracy, no ground control points required

Battery

Dual modules, 277.2 Wh total, operating temperature -20°C to 40°C

Ground Control Station Display

9.7-inch TFT-LCD, 2048×1536 px, 1,000 nits, 4.5-hour battery life

Ideal Applications

• Public safety and law enforcement ISR
• Search and rescue operations
• Infrastructure and power line inspection
• Pipeline and corridor surveillance
• Topographic mapping and photogrammetry
• Wildlife monitoring and environmental assessment
• Firefighting aerial support