Callisto 25 Heavy Lift Drone
Overview of the Callisto 25 Heavy Lift Drone
The Callisto 25 is a rugged, reliable, and high-performance industrial multirotor drone engineered by Freespace Operations to meet the growing demand for agile and versatile heavy-lift UAVs. Developed in Australia, the Callisto 25 is a compact yet powerful system that supports payloads up to 6 kg while maintaining excellent flight control and endurance.
Built to serve a wide array of industries, the Callisto 25 is ideally suited for infrastructure inspections, defence logistics, emergency services, and technical survey work. Its scalable design enables users to adapt the platform to their mission-specific needs, making it a valuable tool for operators in dynamic and high-risk environments.
Key Highlights of the Heavy Lift Drone
- Impressive Lifting Power: 25 kg MTOW with up to 6 kg max payload in standard configuration, making it one of the most capable <25 kg high-capacity drones available today.
- Modular Design: Allows fast reconfiguration and servicing in the field. Easily switch between Callisto 25 to the larger sized Callisto 50 and Callisto 75 propulsion arms to reconfigure performance to match operational requirements.
- Australian Engineering: Designed and assembled locally with a strong focus on performance, quality, and reliability for defence & commercial drone operations.
- Flight Performance: Advanced flight control avionics ensure safe, stable flight even in challenging weather conditions—a must-have for multirotor drones carrying heavy loads or expensive payload suites.
- Flight Performance: The Callisto 25 is designed to provide sharp, dynamic & authoritative flight stability & response.
- Long Flight Time: Energy dense battery systems provide more than 30 minutes of flight, ideal for extended defence and industrial drone applications.
Technical Specifications of the Callisto 25 Drone
Core Performance Metrics
Payload Capacity: Up to 6 kg (at 24.9 kg MTOW) with fault-tolerant redundant propulsion.
Endurance & Range: 35+ minutes flight time, 10 km flight range, and 20+ km command/control range.
Flight Speed: Cruise at 13-15 m/s (47-54 kph); max speed >20 m/s (72 kph).
Avionics & Control
- Navigation: Redundant RTK GPS for high-precision positioning and heading, with LiDAR for terrain following.
- Control System: Custom ArduCopter autopilot with dual-frequency, redundant Command & Control links.
Operational Durability & Design
Airframe: Heavy-duty X8 Octocopter (1.4m) built from carbon fibre and aerospace-grade aluminium.
Environmental Tolerance: IP54 rated for operation in rain, high winds (up to 72 kph), and marine/mining environments from -20°C to +45°C.
Advanced Capabilities: High electromagnetic field tolerance and autonomous take-off/landing on moving platforms (VTOL).
Payload System
Integration: Features NATO standard accessory rails (STANAG 4694) with versatile power and data ports for custom payloads, sensors, and transport kits.
Compliance
Certification: Compliant with the CASA <25 kg category (FAA < 55 lbs).
Training for Use of Your Callisto 25 Heavy Lift Drone
To ensure safe and effective operation, Freespace Operations offers operator training for all Callisto 25 users, including mission planning, platform maintenance, and payload integration. This training is tailored to your mission type and operational environment.
In addition, Freespace partners with Aviassist, an approved training provider, for Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) certification and pre-training specific to the Callisto series.
Learn more: Aviassist Callisto50 RePL Training
Frequently Asked Questions About Heavy Lift Drones
What is the Callisto 25 best used for?
The Callisto 25 is ideal for clients needing a heavy-lift UAV for critical industrial operations such as defence logistics, infrastructure inspections, high-resolution imaging, and emergency response.
What is the lifting capacity of the Callisto 25?
The standard configuration supports up to 6 kg payload, with a maximum takeoff weight of 25 kg, depending on payload and mission requirements.
Can I request a specific payload or sensor integration?
Yes – we support full payload customisation. The Callisto 25 is designed for integration with various sensors and delivery tools, including LiDAR, infrared, broadcast devices, or delivery boxes.
Is it built in Australia?
Yes, the Callisto 25 is 100% Australian-designed, manufactured, and supported by Freespace Operations.
Is the drone approved for commercial operations?
Yes – the Callisto 25 is fully compliant with CASA’s under-25 kg category, meaning it can be operated by licensed RePL holders without requiring a complex exemption or additional certification process.
Is the Callisto 25 compliant with CASA regulations?
Yes. It is designed to meet CASA <25 kg licensing requirements and we support operators with documentation and certification assistance.
What industries benefit from the Callisto 25?
Industries such as major utilities, mining, logistics, defence and emergency response use the Callisto 25 for its payload capabilities and mission adaptability.
Do you offer training and after-sales support?
Yes. We provide full operator training, system documentation, and access to experienced support engineers.
Applications for the Callisto 25 Industrial Drone in Industry
- Defence: Heavy lift cargo resupply logistics, ISR (Inspection Surveillance Reconnaissance) & REA (Rapid Environmental Assessment) capability for tactical and support missions.
- Commercial Enterprise: Transporting tools, equipment, or samples across hazardous or hard-to-reach terrain.
- Mining: Transporting tools, equipment, or samples across hazardous or hard-to-reach terrain.
- Major Utilities: Powerline stringing operations, remote cargo logistics & supply delivery to workers in the field, asset inspections, high fidelity surveying
- Oil & Gas: Asset Inspection, specialised sensor surveying, supply logistics
- Mineral Exploration: Remote operations optimised, specialised sensor surveying, supply logistics
- Renewable Energy: Wind turbines & solar farms, onshore & offshore capabilities, remote supply logistics & equipment delivery to workers in the field, asset inspections, high fidelity surveying, powerline stringing operations.
- Public Safety: Delivering medical supplies or rescue equipment in areas with restricted ground access.
- Disaster Response: Delivering medical supplies or rescue equipment in areas with restricted ground access, disaster area surveying, pop-up cell towers
- Emergency Services: SAR operations, emergency logistics, pop-up cell towers
- Law Enforcement: Border Security, Federal Police, State & Territory Police & DFAT utilising for ISR operations
Why Choose the Callisto 25 for Your Industrial Drone Needs?
Proven Reliability in Australian Environments Excels in Australia’s extreme heat, cold, and high-wind scenarios.
High Payload Flexibility for Mission-Specific Needs Supports rapid reconfiguration for various tools, sensors, or delivery modules.
One of the Most Capable Advanced Multirotor Drones on the Market Engineered for uncompromising industrial performance, from powertrain to control systems.
Propulsion Failure Tolerance Proven ability to maintain safe flight performance after the loss of a single motor.
Scalability and Adaptability Designed to be scaled and adapted for a wide range of use cases.
Field-Proven Reliability Dependable performance demonstrated in harsh environments and critical operations.
Expert Support Backed by a team of multirotor specialists with extensive real-world mission experience.
Advanced Integration Integrates seamlessly with advanced avionics and custom payload configurations.
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