Patriot armsX4
Patriot
Four arms. Four motors.
The configuration for long-endurance missions.
Modular quadcopter
Patriot
Built to stay up. With LiDAR aboard.
68 minutes in hover with a 1.75 kg payload and 40 Ah battery, to landing voltage. Payload weight equivalent to a LiDAR USA scanning system. 52 Ah battery now available.
Measured hover endurance68 minutes
1.75 kg payload · 40 Ah battery · to landing voltage.
Payload weight equivalent to a LiDAR USA scanning system.
EVOLUTION FLIGHT / PATRIOT
Modular quadcopterDesigned in Australia. Manufactured in the USA and Australia
Maximum payload8 kg / 17.6 lb
Payload interfaceQuick-connect
Manufacturing · Australian designUSA & Australia
Patriot + Kestrel · A shared airframeChange the arms.
Change the arms.
Change the capability.
One airframe can be your Patriot X4 or your Kestrel X8. Fit Patriot arms for a quadcopter, or swap to Kestrel arms for a coaxial X8.
Same
airframeTool-free
arm changes
airframeTool-free
arm changes
Kestrel armsX8
Kestrel
Four arms. Eight motors.
Fit the Kestrel arm set for coaxial X8 capability.
Tool-free. In minutes.
Removing the arms is part of normal assembly and pack-down. It takes only a few minutes and requires no tools. The landing legs also detach without tools.
A spare arm. More options.
Carry a spare arm, a clockwise (CW) propeller and a counter-clockwise (CCW) propeller. You have the parts for a replacement arm setup in the field if something happens.
Big capability. Small pack-down.
With the arms and legs removed, the drone packs down to a very compact size. Bring the Kestrel arm set too, and the same airframe can become an X8.
Choose the arms to suit the mission.
Discuss both configurationsExplore your flight time
Start with your mission.
Choose your aircraft, payload and battery. See a modelled flight-time estimate and build a configuration brief.
Your configuration briefDiscuss this configuration ↗
Patriot configuration
Estimated cruise / mission time—
How this estimate is calculated
Based on Evolution Flight’s flight-performance model, using your selected aircraft, battery and payload. The calculator uses the efficient-cruise profile to estimate available mission minutes.
The calculator subtracts a fixed 10-minute battery reserve from the modelled flight time before displaying your mission minutes. This reserve model does not predict a landing voltage. Cruise efficiency is a modelling assumption, not a measured mission result.
Weight includes airframe, battery and entered payload. Powered sensors, wind, air density, battery health and flight manoeuvres may reduce endurance. Low-thrust estimates extrapolate below the bench measurements. Confirm your complete mission configuration with the team.
Measured reference68 minutes in hover
Modelled estimates, not guaranteed flight times. Your choices carry into the enquiry.
Patriot · Measured performance68 minutes.
68 minutes.
Holding its position.
The Patriot achieved 68 minutes in hover carrying a 1.75 kg payload on a 40 Ah battery, reaching landing voltage. That payload weight is equivalent to a LiDAR USA scanning system.
Read the complete flight-test summary ↗
Now available with 52 Ah.
The 52 Ah battery offers 30% more nominal capacity in amp-hours than the tested 40 Ah battery. Flight time with the 52 Ah configuration is yet to be validated.
Hover is only part of the story.
Forward flight at an efficient speed can use less power than hovering. The benefit depends on airspeed, aircraft configuration and conditions; Patriot mission endurance requires testing with your chosen setup.
Plan your endurance configurationMeasured in hover68minutes
1.75 kg payload · 40 Ah battery
Test endpoint: landing voltageManufacturer-reported result. Payload mass equivalent to a LiDAR USA scanning system; this is not a test claim for a named scanner or the aircraft’s maximum payload. The 52 Ah battery was not used in this test. More battery capacity does not translate directly into the same percentage increase in flight time.
Explore the Patriot
Get a closer look.
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Built around
the way you work.
Aircraft, batteries and payloads come together in the field. Plan your Patriot configuration around your team, your equipment and your next mission.
Discuss your Patriot configuration ↗Designed around your operation
Capability that counts.
The Patriot shares its airframe with the Kestrel. Arms and landing legs remove without tools for compact transport, and a Kestrel arm set converts the same airframe to X8. Configurable power outputs and a vibration-isolated payload mount support your sensor integration. Build your configuration around the sensor, camera and working environment your operation needs.
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Tool-free modularity
Remove the arms in a few minutes as part of everyday assembly and pack-down. The landing legs also detach without tools for compact transport.
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Secure control
Encrypted data links, permission-only hardware pairing, and locally retained flight data.
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Autonomous missions
CubePilot flight control supports autonomous flight and repeatable mission planning.
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Payload integration
A dampened quick-connect mount helps isolate vibration and makes payload changes simple.
Patriot X4 · LiDAR USA brochure
More detail for your mission.
Explore the X4 configuration described by our US sales, integration and support partner. Confirm the equipment and performance included in your quotation.
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A different payload configuration
The brochure advertises over 60 minutes with a 4 kg payload and capacity for loads up to 8 kg. The 4 kg figure describes a different configuration from the 1.75 kg hover test highlighted above. Neither flight-time figure applies to the maximum load.
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Dual-GPS heading
Satellite-based heading avoids magnetic compass calibration. The brochure describes this as useful when operating around infrastructure.
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Three FPV views
Forward, downward at 45° and straight-down views support navigation, inspection and positioning.
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Controller choices
The brochure presents WAGAN and BLUE Herelink controllers. WAGAN lists an IP55 enclosure and up to five hours of operation; BLUE Herelink lists a 5.46-inch, 1,000-nit touchscreen.
Configure your capability
The right payload changes everything.
Discuss a Patriot configuration around the sensor, mounting, power and data interfaces you need.
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LiDAR systems
Explore sensors for aerial and ground-based mapping.
Camera & mapping workflows
Bring imaging, positioning and processing together.
Custom integration
Review mounting, power and data connections.
Payload compatibility is confirmed for each configuration. Archive imagery illustrates previous integration work.
Discuss your payloadTechnical details
Download specification sheetPatriot specifications.
| Maximum payload | 8 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum take-off weight | 21 kg |
| Shared airframe | Patriot X4 or Kestrel X8 by changing the arm set |
| Assembly and pack-down | Tool-free removable arms and landing legs; arm removal takes a few minutes |
| Measured hover endurance | 68 minutes in hover · 1.75 kg payload · 40 Ah battery · to landing voltage |
| Test payload | 1.75 kg — weight equivalent to a LiDAR USA scanning system |
| Test endpoint | Landing voltage |
| Maximum tested wind | 40 km/h (11 m/s) |
| Rated wind tolerance | 25.2 km/h (7 m/s), ground level, no payload |
| Maximum survey speed | 12 m/s |
| Maximum flight speed | 15 m/s |
| Operating temperature | −10°C to 40°C, no payload |
| Airframe without battery or payload | 9.21 kg |
| Battery used in hover test | 40 Ah · 4.7 kg |
| Battery now available | 52 Ah · 5.2 kg — measured endurance to be validated |
LiDAR USA configuration reference
LiDAR USA’s Patriot listing gives a 1.32 m motor-to-motor span, two 25,000 mAh HV 6S batteries, 5 V / 12 V payload power and S.Bus / serial communications.
The same listing states a 7.35 kg dry weight including the LiDAR dampening plate and quick-release mount, a 20 kg maximum take-off weight and 10–45 minutes of endurance. These references describe different configurations from the current hover test highlighted on this page. Evolution Flight reports 68 minutes in hover with a 1.75 kg payload and 40 Ah battery, to landing voltage. The payload weight is equivalent to a LiDAR USA scanning system. A 52 Ah battery is now available; its endurance is yet to be validated. The earlier Evolution Flight table listed 30–100 minutes. Request a configuration-specific specification before ordering.
Published figures vary with payload, batteries, accessories, environment and operating reserves. Endurance ranges do not represent flight time at maximum payload. Reference PDFs may cover earlier configurations. Confirm the current mission specification with our team.
Make an informed choice
Plan the aircraft around the job.
Work through payload, endurance and field logistics before choosing a configuration.
LiDAR drone buying guide
Compare complete payload mass, flight-time evidence and the integration questions that matter.
Read the buyer’s guide ↗The 68-minute Patriot result
See the payload, battery and endpoint behind the measured hover result.
Review the test configuration ↗Patriot X4 or Kestrel X8?
One shared airframe, interchangeable arm sets and two configurations for your operation.
Compare the current aircraft ↗Beyond the aircraft
Keep your operation moving.
Find aircraft documentation, warranty information and customer support through Evolution Flight One.
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Aircraft documentation
Download the Patriot reference specification sheet.
View specification PDF 02Warranty & supply terms
Read the 2026 Terms and Conditions of Supply and Limited Warranty Policy.
View warranty & terms 03Customer portal
Access your account and customer support through Evolution Flight One.
Open Evolution Flight OneBefore your next mission
A few useful answers.
Which flight-time figure should I use?
The measured reference is 68 minutes in hover with a 1.75 kg payload and 40 Ah battery, ending at landing voltage. The calculator gives cruise / mission estimates with a fixed 10-minute reserve already excluded. Measured 52 Ah endurance is not yet published.
Can I carry the maximum payload with either battery?
Check the complete take-off mass. With a 9.21 kg airframe and 21 kg maximum take-off mass, the remaining mass is 7.09 kg with the 4.7 kg / 40 Ah battery or 6.59 kg with the 5.2 kg / 52 Ah battery. This must include the payload, mount and any additional equipment. The separate 8 kg payload ceiling does not override the take-off limit.
How do I confirm a LiDAR integration?
Send the exact sensor model, total installed mass, dimensions, centre of gravity, power demand and data interfaces. Compatibility and mission performance are reviewed for the complete configuration. Read our LiDAR drone buying guide to prepare your brief.
Can one airframe be both a Patriot and a Kestrel?
Yes. Patriot and Kestrel share the same airframe. Fit Patriot arms for the X4 quadcopter configuration, or change to the Kestrel arm set for the coaxial X8 configuration.
Do I need tools to assemble or pack down the aircraft?
No tools are needed to remove the arms or landing legs. Removing the arms takes only a few minutes and is part of normal assembly and pack-down, leaving a very compact aircraft for transport.
What arm spares can I carry in the field?
Carry a spare arm plus a clockwise (CW) and a counter-clockwise (CCW) propeller to have the parts for a replacement arm setup available in the field.
How do I choose a payload?
Share the sensor model, total weight, dimensions, power needs and data interfaces. We will review the mounting and aircraft configuration with you.
How long will it fly with my payload?
Endurance depends on the complete configuration, flight profile, conditions and reserve requirements. Ask for a mission-specific estimate; the published endurance range is not a claim at maximum payload.
Where can I get documentation and support?
Use the aircraft specification download, browse Support & resources, or open the Customer portal for help through Evolution Flight One.
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