Lynx
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Minimal Setup
No unnecessary gear. The hand launch takeoff and deep-stall landing are both versatile and simple and do not require any additional equipment onboard or on the ground. The aircraft features a clip-on tail and removable three-piece wing for easy transport and rapid assembly. The entire system packs down into one carry-on size case and one airline checkable case.
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Benefits
Map more per flight
Multiple payload options
High precision
Minimize need for ground control
Operate from confined areas
Small equipment footprint
Digitised Linework
Minimal setup time
Automated checklist
Intuitive mission planning -
Designed for the Field
Lynx FarScight was designed from the ground up to be a mapping drone. It is a precision handcrafted system and made from the toughest materials available. The aircraft itself is simple, with only three moving parts, and extremely durable to withstand field abuse. A modular payload bay sits beneath the wing allowing users to fly the right camera for job.
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Flexible Precision
Achieve centimeter level accuracy with post-processed kinematics PPK GNSS , or activate PPK when needed without any hardware changes to the aircraft.
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Intuitive Controls
Swift GCS is your interface to the drone. The built-in checklist features automated preflight steps and an illustrated walkthrough that guides new users through the flying process. Survey planning is powerful yet simple, with intuitive controls and drag and drop waypoints. Swift GCS is optimized for touch and requires minimal computing hardware, making it perfect for field tablets.
Lynx Technical Specifications
Airframe | |
Weight | 3.0 – 3.7 kg (6.6 – 8.2 lbs) |
Wingspan | 2.3 m (7.5 ft) |
Material | Kevlar, carbon fiber, foam core |
Propulsion | High efficiency electric motor |
Software | |
Ground Control Station | Swift GCS |
Image Processing | Compatible with standard photogrammetry tools (Agisoft Photoscan, Pix4D, etc) |
Performance | |
Takeoff | Hand launch1 |
Landing | Deep-stall1 |
Cruise Speed | 16 m/s (36 mph) |
Wind Limit | 13 m/s (25 knots) |
Flight Time | Up to 3 hours with standard mapping payload2 |
Nominal Ground Coverage | 6 sq km (1,500 acres) @ 2.3 cm/px3 |
Mapping Payloads | ![]() |
Visible | 24 MP APS-C sensor Sony a6000, 36 MP full frame sensor Sony a7R |
a6000 Ground Sampling Distance (GSD) | 1.76 cm/px - 24 MP @ 90 m AGL 2.34 cm/px - 24 MP @ 120 m AGL |
a7R Ground Sampling Distance (GSD) |
1.26 cm/px - 36 MP @ 90 m AGL |
Multispectral | MicaSense RedEdge (5 spectral bands) |
RedEdge Ground Sampling Distance (GSD) | 6.14 cm/px - Multispectral @ 90 m AGL (300 ft) 8.18 cm/px - Multispectral @ 120 m AGL (400 ft) |
GNSS | |
Constellation | GPS, GLONASS, SBAS, QZSS |
Frequency | L1/L2 |
PPK Logging | Optional firmware activation |
Demonstrated Horizontal Accuracy | 3.6 cm (XY – RMSE) PPK |
Demonstrated Vertical Accuracy | 3.6 cm (Z – RMSE) PPK |
Transport | ![]() |
Detachable Wings & Tail | Yes |
Flight Case | Pelican 1740 case - (112.1 x 40.9 x 35.5 cm) |
Support Case | Pelican Air 1535 case - (55.7 x 30.4 x 22.8 cm) |
1 Lynx features a deep-stall landing; the landing can be manual or autonomous. Specifically, the aircraft is intentionally stalled at a user selected location and lands almost vertically with the wing producing drag instead of lift. This slows down the descent similar to a parachute. The landing is steerable, and the process can even be aborted to resume flying as needed. To help shed energy from landing impact, the wings and tail separate from the fuselage.
2 Flight time may vary based on environmental factors.
3 With 24 MP payload, 120 m (400 ft) flight altitude, 65% sidelap.
Swift GCS
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Designed for Mapping
Mapping an area of interest with Swift GCS is a simple process. Create a polygon from scratch with drag and drop points, or import a KML using the KML to survey tool. New areas drawn can be saved for future use. Adjusting options such as altitude, heading, and overlap will update the survey grid in real-time and can be tweaked at any point. A survey summary displays useful information such as the area size, photo count, and estimated flight time.
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Benefits
Automated safety checks
Increased situational awareness
Short learning curve
Reduced preflight time
Increased device compatibility (Windows, Linux, OS X)
Minimal hardware needed -
Integrated Checklist
Increase safety, user friendliness, and reduce preflight time with a built-in checklist. The integrated checklist features automated preflight steps and an illustrated walkthrough to help new users.
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Features
Integrated checklist
Automated preflight
KML import/overlay
KML to survey grid
Polygon survey grid
Geotagging tools
Terrain visualization
Clean user interface
Drag and drop waypoints
Wind estimator
Message and warnings panel
Waypoint uploading and verification
Deep-stall approach path
Initial aircraft setup (parameters, sensors, calibration) -
Terrain Visualization
See more before you fly. The terrain elevation layer provides insight to where you fly before takeoff. Understanding the surrounding terrain can be critical for safety and planning purposes.
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OEM Customization
Swift GCS can be configured to your specific system with customizable checklists, mission planning, and system settings. Utilize the internal updater to deliver improvements directly to customers.
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Benefits
Map more per flight
Multiple payload options
High precision
Minimize need for ground control
Operate from confined areas
Small equipment footprint
Digitised Linework
Minimal setup time
Automated checklist
Intuitive mission planning -
Designed for the Field
Lynx FarScight was designed from the ground up to be a mapping drone. It is a precision handcrafted system and made from the toughest materials available. The aircraft itself is simple, with only three moving parts, and extremely durable to withstand field abuse. A modular payload bay sits beneath the wing allowing users to fly the right camera for job.
-
Minimal Setup
No unnecessary gear. The hand launch takeoff and deep-stall landing are both versatile and simple and do not require any additional equipment onboard or on the ground. The aircraft features a clip-on tail and removable three-piece wing for easy transport and rapid assembly. The entire system packs down into one carry-on size case and one airline checkable case.
-
Flexible Precision
Achieve centimeter level accuracy with post-processed kinematics PPK GNSS , or activate PPK when needed without any hardware changes to the aircraft.
-
Intuitive Controls
Swift GCS is your interface to the drone. The built-in checklist features automated preflight steps and an illustrated walkthrough that guides new users through the flying process. Survey planning is powerful yet simple, with intuitive controls and drag and drop waypoints. Swift GCS is optimized for touch and requires minimal computing hardware, making it perfect for field tablets.