The answer to your UAS and RPA training needs

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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

EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE WE CAN MAKE

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