In the vast savagery of South Africa,A symbiotic experience between science and nature isChange the protection of wild animals endangered. “The eye above” (meaning “Eye of the Sky”) was founded in 2019By working with Leluraves Aerospace, he developed a 3D revolutionary print drone, Bushranger, which has become a new weapon to combat poaching activities.
96% of the body of this drone is printed with HP Multi-JP Melting technology (MJF) and the PA12 nylon material. It has not only excellent sustainability and light properties, but can also be directly repaired in the wild, adapting perfectly to the hard natural environment in Africa.
The droneThe design takes full account of the challenges of complex terrain in South Africa. Traditional droneIt is often difficult to manage windy, dusty and changing weather environments.This vertical take -off and landing (VTOL) drone can be made thanks to its unique rear transition configurationTransparent switching between vertical takeoff and the flight forward。
The combination of its fixed front lift rotor and the devable rear rotor ensures stability in the complex air flow. Thermal imagery and the double -mode optical camera can monitor the protected area 24 hours a day.It is also equipped with a radar system which can detect traps such as the metal lasso commonly used by poachers. This high performance recognition system allows you to discover and report before a dangerous escalation.
In terms of real combat performance, Bushanger also has a remarkable report: the endurance of the horizontal flight is 90 minutes, the plating plan is 30 minutes and can complete independently of large -scale patrols with AI processors and obstacle avoidance systems. Real -time data returned to the patrols of the protection area increased the response speed on several occasions, and the incidence of poaching incidents has been considerably reduced in pilot areas.
The founder of Telloraves Aerospace, Robert Miller, revealedThe manufacturing quality of this machine is comparable to that of traditional drones in carbon fiber, fiberglass or EPO materials.It was initially planned to deploy 15 of this type of drones in South Africa, but due to its exceptional performance, requests for supplying several national protection organizations have been received.
With the addition of partners such as the International Wildlife Conservation Foundation and Dassault Systems, this 3D -printed drone system forms a standardized protection solution. From Kruger National Park to South Africa to the Okavango Delta in Botswana, this protection model that incorporates additive manufacturing technology and artificial intelligence redefines the paradigm of modern nature conservation.
