WingtraOne Gen II Sony a6100
The WingtraOne Gen II Sony a6100 is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fixed-wing mapping drone produced by Wingtra AG that carries a 24 megapixel Sony a6100 APS-C camera sensor. The system operates autonomously for survey missions, achieving centimeter-level positional accuracy through post-processed kinematic (PPK) GNSS and covering up to 180 hectares per flight with 3.9 centimeter ground sample distance.
Overview and Use Cases
The WingtraOne Gen II Sony a6100 is a hybrid VTOL fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle designed for large-area photogrammetric surveying and mapping. The drone combines vertical takeoff and landing capability with fixed-wing efficiency for extended flight endurance. It operates autonomously, executing full mission profiles including takeoff, survey, and landing without direct pilot intervention during flight phases.
Key Capabilities
- Autonomous Operation: Plans, executes, and completes survey missions without manual piloting; operator role limited to mission setup and monitoring
- Coverage: Up to 180 hectares per flight
- Ground Sample Distance: 3.9 centimeters per pixel
- Positioning Accuracy: 2 centimeters horizontal accuracy without ground control points (GCPs)
- GNSS System: Post-processed kinematic (PPK) positioning for centimeter-level accuracy
Specifications
Camera Payload Options:
- Sensor: Sony a6100 with 24 MP APS-C format
- Nadir Configuration: 20 mm lens; payload weight 550 g (1.21 lb) including mount
- Oblique Configuration: 12 mm lens; payload weight 730 g (1.61 lb) including mount
Payload Integration:
- Power supply: Up to 45 watts from flight batteries
- Protection: Full enclosure within main drone body with shock absorption
- Maintenance: Integrated design requiring no field maintenance
Specifications (Pricing)
- Camera payload (nadir): From $2,500.00 USD
- Camera payload (oblique): From $4,500.00 USD
- Complete drone systems: Starting approximately $19,900.00 USD
- Regional pricing (UK): £1,806.71 including VAT for nadir payload (reduced from £5,500.00)
Applications
The system is used for large-area mapping and surveying tasks where autonomous operation and high positional accuracy are required. It holds Green UAS and C6 certifications in Europe and is pre-approved for civil government work in the United States.
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