Beyond branding
ODM payload drones go further than OEM. We change the system itself to fit your mission, starting from proven airframes. Typical ODM projects include integrating a specialist payload, combining modules into a mission package, or adapting configuration for a particular environment.
Payload Drone
MX4-10 Multi-Function Industrial Drone
5 kg payload, 10 km multi-function drone with loudspeaker, searchlight and drop thrower. Rescue-ready, with OEM/ODM support.
- Payload5 kg
- Range10 km
Typical ODM projects
- Payload integration: a specific sensor, sampler, sprayer, winch or release mechanism
- Mission packages: for example a rescue package with loudspeaker, searchlight, thrower and thermal camera
- Configuration: battery architecture, landing gear, cases and quick-swap mounts
- Environment adaptation: protection and maintenance packages for dust, salt or cold
- Branding and documentation as with OEM
Development process
- Brief and feasibility: mission, payload, environment and volumes
- Agreement: scope, development costs, IP and tooling ownership, MOQ, timeline and NDA
- Design: integration design, shared for approval
- Prototype: built and flight-tested
- Iteration: refine from test results
- Sample approval
- Production, QC and shipping
- Support: spares and technical help
Starting platforms
The GAIA 190MP and GAIA 160MP are popular for sensor-led projects. The THEA coaxial octocopters (190MP, 200MP) are popular for heavy-lift projects, and the MX4-10 for multi-function public-safety packages.
What affects cost and timeline
- Complexity of mechanical, electrical and data integration
- Testing needed to prove performance and reliability
- Volume to spread development cost
- Documentation needed for your market and approvals