Drones

mb+Partner regularly uses a wide variety of flight test vehicles and does research on their suitability to operate on the mobile take-off and landing system.

Besides the the R3600 drone developed by mb+Partner, we have partnered with several other companies and research institutions to test their drones in combination with our mobile runway. We also offer to customize your drone! In addition, we provide several drone accessories.

R3600 by mb+Partner

The R3600 is based on a cost-effective fixed-wing airframe with excellent handling qualities and a proven track-record. Compared to VTOLs and copter style drones, the R3600 features significantly improved performance characteristics.

up to 32 kg

MTOW

up to 360 mins.

flight duration

up to 500 km

range

R3600 ICE
R3600 Electric
R3600 H2

The R3600 Internal Combustion Engine features more than 300 minutes of flight time, over 400 km range as well as remote start and stop capabilities of the engine. This is the classic version of the UAV, which already includes all our advanced avionics systems and transmission of telemetry & video feed (FPV/payload).

Property	R3600 ICE
Flight duration [h]	3 (6 for emergency services)
Range [km]	500
Speed (max) [km/h]	150
Speed (cruise) [km/h]	85
Speed (min) [km/h]	65
Service ceiling [ft]	10 000
Length over all [m]	2.49
Wingspan [m]	3.6
Wing area [m]	1.33
Height [m]	0.9
Fuselage length [m]	1.26
Fuselage width [m]	0.23
MTOW (heavy duty) [kg]	28 (32)
Empty mass [kg]	19
Payload (heavy duty) [kg]	5 (9)
Fuel capacity / energy	6.5 liters gasoline
Turn radius [m]	50
Max. climb rate [m/s]	5
Landing distance [m]	< 200
Takeoff distance [m]	< 100
Temperature range [°C]	0 - 40
Generator	180W @ 12V, 100W available for payload
Battery	2.5Ah @ 12V
Radio technologies	Triple redundant: ELRS (10 km), radio modem (40 km), LTE
People to operate	1 - 2
Setup time [min]	10 - 15
Pack size L x W x H [cm]	160 x 80 x 65
Localisation accuracy [cm]	2
Noise level [dB] in a distance of 25 m	78
Landing gear	possible; saving the lading gear by using the mobile runway or the low-G bungee-launcher drastically improves payload capacity and/or range
Motor	5.1 kW / 7.0 hp
BVLOS permission	given for European airspace

The purely electric version of the R3600 runs on high-end flight batteries that offer a flight time of up to 90 minutes and a maximum range of 125 km. Using only batteries, the only sound generated is by electric motor and propeller, which renders this UAV basically inaudible at an altitude of 120m.

Property	R3600 Electric
Flight duration [h]	1.5
Range [km]	125
Speed (max) [km/h]	150
Speed (cruise) [km/h]	85
Speed (min) [km/h]	65
Service ceiling [ft]	10 000
Length over all [m]	2.49
Wingspan [m]	3.6
Wing area [m]	1.33
Height [m]	0.9
Fuselage length [m]	1.26
Fuselage width [m]	0.23
MTOW (heavy duty) [kg]	28 (32)
Empty mass [kg]	23
Payload (heavy duty) [kg]	5 (9)
Fuel capacity / energy	1250 Wh
Turn radius [m]	50
Max. climb rate [m/s]	5
Landing distance [m]	< 200
Takeoff distance [m]	< 60
Temperature range [°C]	5 - 40
Generator	48V battery system, max. 800W available for payload
Battery	28Ah @ 48V
Radio technologies	Triple redundant: ELRS (10 km), radio modem (40 km), LTE
People to operate	1 - 2
Setup time [min]	10 - 15
Pack size L x W x H [cm]	160 x 80 x 65
Localisation accuracy [cm]	2
Noise level [dB] in a distance of 25 m	74
Landing gear	possible; saving the lading gear by using the mobile runway or the low-G bungee-launcher drastically improves payload capacity and/or range
Motor	6.0 kW / 8.0 hp
BVLOS permission	given for European airspace

As a novelty, the R3600 H2 uses a hydrogen power train with a PEM fuel cell in combination with a hydrogen high-pressure cylinder at up to 350 bars. Flight data matches the ICE version while still maintaining a very low sound profile. Air flow through the fuel cell is optimized for minimum pressure loss.

Property	R3600 H2
Flight duration [h]	3 (4.5 for emergency services)
Range [km]	375
Speed (max) [km/h]	150
Speed (cruise) [km/h]	85
Speed (min) [km/h]	65
Service ceiling [ft]	10 000
Length over all [m]	2.49
Wingspan [m]	3.6
Wing area [m]	1.33
Height [m]	0.9
Fuselage length [m]	1.26
Fuselage width [m]	0.23
MTOW (heavy duty) [kg]	28 (32)
Empty mass [kg]	26
Payload (heavy duty) [kg]	2 (6)
Fuel capacity / energy	17 liters H2 @ 350 bar
Turn radius [m]	50
Max. climb rate [m/s]	5
Landing distance [m]	< 200
Takeoff distance [m]	< 60
Temperature range [°C]	5 - 40
Generator	1.5kW @ 48V fuel cell, max. 300W available for payload
Battery	7Ah @ 48V
Radio technologies	Triple redundant: ELRS (10 km), radio modem (40 km), LTE
People to operate	1 - 2
Setup time [min]	10 - 15
Pack size L x W x H [cm]	160 x 80 x 65
Localisation accuracy [cm]	2
Noise level [dB] in a distance of 25 m	74
Landing gear	possible; saving the lading gear by using the mobile runway or the low-G bungee-launcher drastically improves payload capacity and/or range
Motor	6.0 kW / 8.0 hp
BVLOS permission	given for European airspace

R3600 ICE
R3600 Electric
R3600 H2

Property	R3600 ICE	R3600 Electric	R3600 H2
Flight duration [h]	3 (6 for emergency services)	1.5	3 (4.5 for emergency services)
Range [km]	500	125	375
Speed (max) [km/h]	150
Speed (cruise) [km/h]	85
Speed (min) [km/h]	65
Service ceiling [ft]	10 000
Length over all [m]	2.49
Wingspan [m]	3.6
Wing area [m²]	1.33
Height [m]	0.9
Fuselage length [m]	1.26
Fuselage width [m]	0.23
MTOW (heavy duty) [kg]	28 (32)
Empty mass [kg]	19	23	26
Payload (heavy duty) [kg]	5 (9)	5 (9)	2 (6)
Fuel capacity / energy	6.5 liters gasoline	1250 Wh	17 liters H2 @ 350 bar
Turn radius [m]	50
Max. climb rate [m/s]	5
Landing distance [m]	< 200
Takeoff distance [m]	< 100	< 60	< 60
Temperature range [°C]	0 - 40	5 - 40	5 - 40
Generator	180W @ 12V, 100W available for payload	48V battery system, max. 800W available for payload	1.5kW @ 48V fuel cell, max. 300W available for payload
Battery	2.5Ah @ 12V	28Ah @ 48V	7Ah @ 48V
Radio technologies	Triple redundant: ELRS (10 km), radio modem (40 km), LTE
People to operate	1 - 2
Setup time [min]	10 - 15
Pack size L x W x H [cm]	160 x 80 x 65
Positioning accuracy [cm]	2
Noise level [dB] in a distance of 25 m	78	74	74
Landing gear	possible; saving the lading gear by using the mobile runway or the low-G bungee-launcher drastically improves payload capacity and/or range
Motor	5.1 kW / 7.0 hp	6.0 kW / 8.0 hp	6.0 kW / 8.0 hp
BVLOS permission	given for European airspace

Specifications listed in this table are based on flight data, measurements, calculations or thorough estimations.

Customization of your drone

We take great pleasure in working with you on your advanced drone systems for retrofitting them to our ground-based launch and landing system. Get the most out of your fixed-wing drones by removing landing gear, optimizing aerodynamics (e.g. by using otherwise prohibitively large wingspans which would facilitate wingstrikes in normal operation) and full automation in the most remote parts of the world.

Drone Accessories

Besides our ground-based launch and landing system, we also offer systems that purely launch your UAV using low-G technology that can be deployed anywhere with competitive costs.

With our partners, we offer top-of-the-line ground control stations for simultaneous remote piloting of the mobile runway as well as dozens of drones.

Bungee Launcher

The bungee launcher is an easily transportable, quick to set up and cost-effective alternative to launching with pneumatic or hydraulic systems for fixed-wing drones in the 100kg class.

The ropes, which are automatically tensioned by a winch to match the weight of the drone, accelerate at approx. 2G and are triggered by hand control, radio, cellular or satellite.

The launch, which takes place within 25m of rails, is therefore gentle on the aircraft and launcher. Wear and tear is minimized even in the most adverse conditions. The total weight of the launch system is less than 200kg.

Ground control station

In addition to an integrated version for remote pilots in a central command facility, we offer fully mobile ground control stations with our partners.