Introduction

The BlackSwift S2™ is a UAS purpose-built for flying scientific payloads in demanding atmospheric environments (high-altitude, corrosive particulates, and strong turbulence). The BlackSwift S2 offers the additional benefits of having a larger payload capacity than other vehicles while also having longer endurance, higher ceiling, and greater range than vector wing airframes. This rugged airframe is capable of autonomous launch, flight, and landing in difficult mountainous regions. Contact us to learn more.

Modular Field-Swappable Payload System

Indicative of its science-based missions and flight heritage, the BlackSwift S2 features the field-swappable payload system designed to:

Ensure clean and uncontaminated measurements of the atmosphere by completely enclosing the sensor suite and associated hardware within the nose cone, and

Enable rapid changes of the payload in the field using a common power, data, and mechanical interface without any specialized tools. This allows for different sensors suites to be rapidly deployed in successive missions using the same airframe and FMS, extending the utility of the BlackSwift S2 to numerous applications and missions outside that of volcanic plume detection.

S2 Specifications

Specification	Value
Battery Info	6S Li-Ion (22.8 V nominal)
Battery Capacity	14,000 mAh
Maximum Payload	2.3 kg (5 lbs)
Endurance 65 min	120 min (depending on payload)

S2 Limitations

Attribute	Limitation
Winds	15 m/s (34 mph)
Min Outside Air Temperature	-30C (-22F)
Max Outside Air Temperature	45C (113F)
Maximum Altitude	4600 m (15,000 ft)
CG Range	89 mm - 114 mm (3.5 in - 4.5 in) from wing leading edge
Maximum Gross Takeoff Weight	9.5 kg (20.9 lbs)