Draganfly Commander 3 XL

Public safety agencies, agricultural operations, and survey teams operating in demanding field conditions need a UAV that carries meaningful payload weight, handles weather without grounding the mission, and packs into a transportable case that moves with the crew. The Draganfly Commander 3 XL is a high-endurance weather-resistant multirotor UAV designed and manufactured in North America, capable of carrying 10 kg for approximately 20 minutes, with quick-release assembly, multiple radio configurations, and drop or winch delivery systems built into the platform.

• 10 kg effective payload capacity for approximately 20 minutes of flight: Carries the sensor and delivery payloads that most public safety, agricultural, and survey missions actually require, including thermal cameras, spotlights, loudspeakers, and drop or winch delivery packages, at a flight duration that covers meaningful operational time per sortie.
• Weather-resistant for light rain and snow operations: Engineered to maintain reliable performance in the wet and cold field conditions that Canadian operations regularly encounter, reducing the number of mission days lost to weather that grounds less capable systems.
• Drop and winch delivery systems for payload delivery operations: Built-in drop and winch-down systems support supply delivery, rescue equipment deployment, and precision payload placement operations without requiring third-party modifications or custom mounting solutions.
• Multiple radio configurations for extendable operational range: Supports point-to-point radio and cellular link configurations, enabling teams to select or upgrade the communication setup that matches their operational range and network environment requirements. Compatible radio options include Doodle Labs Mesh Rider and Microhard systems.
• Rapid field assembly with transportable case design: The rectangular tube fuselage, quick-release arm assemblies, folding landing gear, and quick-release or folding propellers pack into a transportable case for rapid deployment from a vehicle, without the weight and bulk of systems that require dedicated ground support equipment. Batteries attach semi-permanently to carrier plates for automatic connection during installation.
• North American-built flight controllers, sensors, and radios: The Commander 3 XL uses flight controllers, sensors, and radios built in North America. [CONFIRM WITH ADAM: confirm whether this warrants NDAA-adjacent language for Canadian procurement contexts before publishing]

Overview and Who It's For

The Draganfly Commander 3 XL is designed for public safety agencies, agricultural operations, survey and construction teams, and enterprise operators who need a high-endurance multi-role UAV platform that handles significant payload weight, adverse weather, and rapid field deployment from a transportable case. Designed and manufactured in North America by Draganfly, the Commander 3 XL supports both automated and manual flight operations and is configurable with multiple radio systems for different operational range requirements. Contact Candrone's Solutions team to discuss configuration, radio options, and current pricing for your specific operational requirements.

Primary verticals:

• Public Safety: SAR supply delivery, thermal and spotlight payload operations, loud speaker broadcasts, and rapid deployment from field vehicles in emergency response operations where endurance, payload capacity, and weather resistance are operational requirements.
• Precision Agriculture: Large payload capacity supports agricultural sensor and delivery systems for crop monitoring, precision application, and field assessment across large agricultural operations.
• Civil and Power: Survey payload delivery, construction site monitoring, and infrastructure inspection operations where a robust, high-capacity platform supports demanding field schedules.
• Survey and Mapping: Payload capacity and flight endurance support survey sensor deployment across large project areas where sustained airborne time per sortie reduces total campaign time.

Key Specs

Regulatory and Compliance

Regulations are subject to change. Always verify current Transport Canada RPAS requirements at tc.canada.ca before each operation.

FAQs

What radio systems are compatible with the Commander 3 XL?
The Commander 3 XL supports multiple radio configurations including Doodle Labs Mesh Rider (4 km rated range) and Microhard (2 km rated range) systems, as well as Herelink Cube Pilot (5 km range, Herelink RC required). Contact Candrone to select the radio configuration that matches your operational range and ground control setup requirements.

Can the Commander 3 XL deliver physical payloads?
Yes. The Commander 3 XL has built-in drop and winch-down delivery systems for supply delivery, rescue equipment deployment, and precision payload placement operations. Contact Candrone's Solutions team to confirm payload delivery configuration options and weight limits for your specific application.

How quickly can the Commander 3 XL be assembled in the field?
The Commander 3 XL is designed for rapid field assembly from its transportable case. Quick-release arm assemblies, folding landing gear, and quick-release or folding propellers reduce setup time significantly compared to fixed-assembly platforms. Batteries attach automatically to the aircraft on installation via semi-permanent carrier plates, eliminating manual battery connection steps during setup.

Warranty and Returns

This product includes a standard manufacturer warranty from Draganfly. Candrone's standard return and exchange policy applies.

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