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MULTIPURPOSE  |  LONG ENDURANCE  |  HIGH LIFT

MQ-18 ARGUS  

The MQ-18 ARGUS | INPI Patent Pending | was designed by AERO.ID to bridge the gap between current demands and the similar equipments available in the market with "locked" features. By design, the MQ-18 presents:​​

  1. Ballistic parachute (optional)

  2. ADS-B / mode-S transponder (optional)

  3. Aeronautical grade cabling​

  4. Encripted C2&Telemetry links

  5. Optionally tethered

Among the MQ-18 ARGUS main features are:

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Modular folding structure

Easy to transport in a single box containing all system equipment, the MQ-18 is ideal for field operations. It's ready to fly in minutes, simply and conveniently
Payload agnostic

​It integrates various types of payloads such as EO/IR, multi- or hyperspectral cameras and LiDAR, without proprietary locks, facilitating upgrades and adaptations according to the mission
100% Brazilian 
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Engineering, maintenance, and parts available in Brazil facilitating operation without dependence on international deadlines or services. AERO.ID's design ensures compliance with CAA authorities for certification and easy of system's updates
Up to 4 x 11,000 mAh​
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Greater autonomy: by using standard batteries, the MQ-18 has a maximum autonomy of 66 minutes with a payload of 1.3 kg, and can be configured to carry up to 3.2 kg while flying for 30 minutes

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Designed for

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Linear and Vertical Inspections

​​Devloped in partnership with one of the inspection market leaders, the MQ-18 can carry Optical and Infrared (EO/IR) cams for professional inspections in:

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  1. Oil refineries and pipelines

  2. Power grid towers

  3. Wind powerplants

  4. Solar powerplants

  5. Railways, roads and bridges

Risk Reduction

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Firefighters and Public Safety

With its onboard technology, the the MQ-18 ARGUS can assist Civil Defense and Firefighting forces ensuring speed and precision to save lives and reduce damage in missions as: 

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1. Search & Rescue

2. Distasters relief

3. Emergency ressuply

 

High Readness

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Site Survey and Mapping

The MQ-18 ARGUS can transport multiple sensors can be used for ground scanning as LiDAR types
Typical applications are:

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  1. Digital terrain modeling

  2. Aerophotogrametry

  3. Bathymetry​

  4. Magnetic anomally detection

Accurated Info

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Environmental Control

The MQ-18 ARGUS is a strategic tool for monitoring forests fires, rivers, and protected environmental areas. With proper sensors, it allows:

 

1. Data collection in real time

2. Tracking landscape changes

3. Research support

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Resources Protection

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