AD Kobra
An intelligent professional drone designed to enhance operational efficiency for inspections and surveillance.
The AD KOBRA, ready to push back the boundaries
Developed for surveillance, security, and inspection, this made-in-USA drone is the ultimate multi-purpose vehicle. This universal platform embeds an AI-ready nanocomputer, providing great flexibility and an infinite combination of configurations. The quadcopter combines four strategic assets—intelligence, power, connectivity, and modularity—making it ideal for a wide range of applications and use cases.
Robust, lightweight and secure
The AD Kobra is a powerful, versatile quadcopter built for professional-grade surveillance, inspection, and security operations.
Developed to rival the DJI Matrice series, with fully US-made hardware and software with AI integration.
The drone utilizes a security-centric design with no Chinese components. Primary users are law enforcement, military and government agencies, and major corporations.
Types of applications
Infrastructure
Topography
Public Safety
Surveillance
Types of sensor payloads (up to 11 lbs)
BraveStarCV Scorpio4: 48 MP optical sensor, 18× optical zoom, thermal, and LiDAR range.
Next Vision Raptor/Colibri: Full HD, up to 80× zoom, EO/IR streaming, GPS metadata.
Merio Temis XL: 30× optical zoom, thermal imaging, IMU stabilization, geo-tracking.
GreenValley LiAir X3-H: High-res LiDAR (190 m range, 2 cm accuracy, 720k points/sec, 26 MP camera).
Expansion-ready for gas detectors, radars, winches, and more.
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An AI-powered drone built for precision and performance
The AD KOBRA debuts as one of the most advanced drones on the market today. Equipped with an NVIDIA Xavier NX, it runs Linux/Ubuntu onboard, providing robust AI processing capabilities at the edge. The drone features 4G and 5G connectivity, along with built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi for seamless communication and data transfer.
Under the hood, the KOBRA offers a wide array of connectivity ports—including Mavlink, CAN Bus, USB, Serial, and even 24V power—enabling broad payload integration.
The AD KOBRA ensures secure and precise operations through advanced communication and navigation systems. All data links are protected with AES-128 encryption, safeguarding sensitive information during transmission. For pinpoint accuracy, the drone is equipped with dual GNSS—supporting GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo—paired with RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) technology to deliver centimeter-level positioning, even in challenging environments.
Specifications
Folded 20.5 × 16 × 9.2 inches (L×W×H)
Unfolded 32.3 × 31.9 × 18 inches (L×W×H)
Empty 12.6 lbs
With battery 22.7 lbs
Max Payload 11 lbs
MTOW 33.7 lbs
0 lbs 55 min
6 lbs 40 min
8.8 lbs 33 min
11 lbs 30 min
Horizontal 20 m/s (44.7 mph)
Vertical ascent 6 m/s (13.4 mph)
Vertical descent 5 m/s (11.2 mph)
15 m/s (33.6 mph)
-5 °F to 104 °F
Composition LiPo
Voltage 44.76 (12S)
Capacity 22000 mAh
Hotswap Yes
BMS Yes
Model Herelink
Application DV Skylink
Range (CE) 7.5 miles
Frequency 2.4 GHz
Encryption AES-128
Wifi On Drone
Bluetooth On Drone
LTE 4G
Module Ublox F9P
Constellations GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Dual for yaw Yes
RTK Yes
Obstacle avoidance Forward
Terrain Following Yes
Resolution 1080p
FPS 30
Onboard Processing Nano-computer AI Ready Nvidia Xavier