Calidus Sentinel
Calidus Sentinel – Our tandem enclosed camera platform
The Calidus Sentinel may be equipped with day/infrared cameras as the perfect solution for fulfilling missions such as search and rescue, surveillance, and inspection. Such proven equipment can track cars and read license plates from 500 ft AGL (above ground level), and effectively detect the heat signatures of the people and vehicles on the ground.
Generally the cameras are 2- or 3-axis stabilized units with 360 degrees continuous rotation capability, with digital auto video stabilization and target tracking. Optical zoom capability ranges from zero to 30 times, and most infrared systems can provide four times zoom. Equipped with the Rotax 914 UL, 915 or 916 iS engines, the Calidus Sentinel has the power needed to fulfill your task requirements.
AutoGyro recognises that different mission objectives require different cameras or on-board systems such as LIDAR scanning. With a multitude of such systems already in service, the AutoGyro advanced engineering team has the skills and knowledge to provide the systems integration needed for such applications. Talk to us about your wants and needs, and we will work with you to find the solution.
Technical Data
L X W x H (excl. rotor)
15.66 ft x 5.67 ft x 9.1 ft
Rotor length
27.3 ft / 27.95 ft / 28.6 ft
Empty weight
750 lbs
MTOM (Max. Take-Off Mass)
1100 to 1235 lbs
Engine
Rotax 912 ULS / 914 UL / 915 iS / 916 iS
Takeoff Distance 1
230 to 361 ft
Take-off distance, to clear 15 m (45 ft) obstacle
820 ft
Climb rate
1300 fpm
Max endurance 2
Up to 4.5 hours (with extended range tank)
Max range 2
Up to 373 miles
Cruise speed
55 to 115 mph
Fuel capacity
19.5 to 26.4 US gallons
Comply with
BUT (Germany), Section T (UK), ASRA (Australia),
US Primary Category, USA Experimental Category
& CCAR-21 (China). However, the carriage of goods
or people and associated requirements vary by country,
consult with your responsible aviation authority.
*1 typical aircraft configuration, 1 pilot (175 lbs), 10 US gal fuel, 2000 ft MSL
*2 typical aircraft configuration, 1 pilot (175 lbs), max fuel, 2000 ft MSL
Technical data can vary regarding country-specific legal requirements and is also depending on propeller/rotor/fuel and aircraft configuration.