Albers Aerospace
The answer to your UAS and RPA training needs
Albers Aerospace provides the most qualified and experienced Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) aircrew and test personnel to support all of your UAS needs.
The Sandstorm has an FAA Experimental Airworthiness Certificate.
DIMENSIONS
Electric/Turboprop
- Wingspan: 15ft
- Length: 8ft
- Empty Weight: 30lbs
- Fuel Load: Electric / Jet A
- Payload: 25 / 50lbs
- Max Takeoff Weight: 55 / 80lbs
Reliability
Sandstorm/LongShot™
- 500+ flights
- Sortie production rate of 100%
- Local Pilot-In-Command seamless “hands-off” to remote pilot
Aircraft Fabrication Technology
- Carbon composite construction
- Lithium-polymer battery system
- 18kVA brushless motor
- 400oz in-flight surface servos
- Live-hinge control surfaces
- Aero-poxy developed by Rutan™
- Matched aluminum 6061 landing gear w/ pneumatic brakes
- Trailing link nose gear
- Carbon prop
CONTROL & TELEMTRY
All Variations
- LongShot™ IP control system
- Positive control via 433 MHz
- Telemtry via 900 MHz
- Video via 1.3 GHz
- Operates in license-free ISM band
- Fail-safe on loss of link
PROPULSION & LIMITS
Electric/Turboprop
- 55lb Turboprop Engine
- 8HP Electric Motor
- Endurance: 1.0hrs / 6.0hrs
- Cruise Speed: 50 / 70kts
- Dash Speed: 100kts
- Max Altitude: 6000′ AGL
Maximum Mobility & Deployability
Sandstorm/LongShot™
- Transportable via cargo van or trailer
- Assembles in approx. 10 minutes
- Powerplant options: Electric or Turboprop
Durability, Longevity & Capability
All Variations
- Interchangeable components
- Line Replaceable Units
- Easily upgradable / plug and play
- Fully functional turret
- Autopilot w/ Return Home, Loiter, Auto Take-Off and Auto Land
