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180-Minute Endurance. 30km Transmission Range. Dual RTK. Modular Payload System. The Autel Dragonfish Lite Series.
The Autel Dragonfish Lite Series is a professional fixed-wing tilt-rotor VTOL drone engineered for enterprise operations that demand long endurance, wide-area coverage, and mission-grade imaging in a compact, rapidly deployable platform. A unique tilt-rotor design with no complicated moving parts delivers up to 180 minutes of flight time (including payload), a 30km (18.6-mile) transmission range, and a maximum speed of 108 km/h — pushing significantly ahead of rotary-wing and conventional VTOL competition. Dual RTK modules with GNSS Base Station integration achieve centimeter-level positioning accuracy for photogrammetry and precision flight. A modular, tool-free interchangeable payload system supports T3H thermal and Z2 EO/zoom payloads. The entire system assembles in under 5 minutes without tools and fits in a standard car trunk. Available in T3H and Z2 payload configurations. Contact Maverick for configuration and deployment consultation.
Key Specifications
- 180-Minute Flight Endurance — Up to 180 minutes of continuous flight time including payload — dramatically exceeding rotary-wing drone-in-a-box and conventional VTOL alternatives
- 30km Transmission Range — 18.6-mile video and control link via the 9.7-inch 1000-nit Ground Control Station for extended-range and BVLOS operations
- 108 km/h Maximum Speed — High-speed fixed-wing cruise for rapid area coverage and time-critical response missions
- Dual RTK GNSS Modules — Two redundant RTK modules with GNSS Base Station integration for centimeter-level accuracy, precise headings, and strong anti-magnetic interference — optimized for photogrammetry and precision flight
- Tilt-Rotor Design — No complicated moving parts — modular, waterproof, and reliable with 1-button takeoff and landing for simplified field operation
- Modular Interchangeable Payload System — Tool-free payload swap between T3H thermal and Z2 EO/zoom options — payloads interchangeable across Dragonfish aircraft classes
- AI Tracking & Autonomy — AI high-speed tracking, adaptive tracking, Point of Interest, and advanced mission planning via Autel Voyager software
- 3-Minute Assembly — Full system assembly in under 3 minutes without tools — fits in a standard car trunk for single-operator transport and deployment
- 9.7-Inch 1000-Nit Ground Control Station — 2048×1536 ultra-bright TFT-LCD touchscreen with 4.5-hour battery life, water and dust resistance, and 30km antenna range
Full Specifications
| Platform Type | Fixed-wing tilt-rotor VTOL |
| Max Flight Time | Up to 180 minutes (with payload) |
| Max Speed | 108 km/h |
| Transmission Range | 30 km (18.6 miles) |
| RTK | Dual RTK modules + GNSS Base Station |
| RTK Accuracy | Centimeter-level |
| Payload System | Modular, tool-free interchangeable |
| Payload Options | T3H (thermal), Z2 (EO/zoom) |
| AI Features | High-speed tracking, adaptive tracking, POI, mission planning |
| Assembly Time | <3 minutes, tool-free |
| System Boot | 5 seconds |
| Ground Control Station | 9.7-inch, 1000 nit, 2048×1536, 4.5-hr battery |
| Software | Autel Voyager |
| Waterproof | Yes |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Weight | 149 lbs (packaged) |
Payload Options
- T3H — Thermal Payload (SKU: 900010081) — $104,200
- Z2 — EO/Zoom Payload (SKU: 900010018) — $60,800
Practical Applications
- Public Safety & Law Enforcement
- Firefighting & Fire Prevention
- Energy & Infrastructure Inspection
- Traffic Monitoring & Management
- Coastal Overwatch & Security
- Agriculture & Environmental Monitoring
- Photogrammetry & Precision Mapping