Callisto 75 Heavy Lift Drone
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Overview of the Callisto 75 Heavy Lift Drone
The Callisto 75 is Freespace Operations’ most powerful industrial drone, specifically engineered for heavy-lift applications in demanding environments especially suited to elevated altitudes with lower air density. Purpose-built with Australian engineering at its core, it is designed to deliver superior strength, reliability, and flexibility across a wide range of industrial sectors.
Developed for mission-critical use cases, the Callisto 75 is capable of transporting significant payloads with precision and control. Its modular design, robust performance, and high level of operational safety make it an optimal solution for sectors that require dependable heavy-lift UAV capabilities.
Target Users: The Callisto 75 is ideally suited for mining operations, defence forces, emergency services, critical infrastructure support, and maritime logistics providers.
Key Highlights of the Heavy Lift Drone
- Impressive Lifting Power: 75 kg MTOW with up to 33 kg max payload in standard configuration, making it one of the most capable high-capacity drones available today.
- Modular Design: Allows fast reconfiguration and servicing in the field. Easily switch between Callisto 75 to different sized Callisto 25 and Callisto 50 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 75 is tolerant to a single point failure of any motor-propeller system in even up to MTOW at minimum battery level.
- 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 75 Drone
Core Performance Metrics
Payload Capacity: Up to 33 kg (at 75 kg MTOW) with fault-tolerant redundant propulsion.
Endurance & Range: 40+ minutes flight time, 10 km flight range, and 20+ km command/control range.
Speed: Cruise at 15-20 m/s (54-72 kph); max speed over 25 m/s (90 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 (2.2m) built from carbon fibre and aerospace-grade aluminium.
Environmental Tolerance: IP54 rated for operation in rain, high winds (up to 90 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: Designed to meet CASA medium-category RPAS operational requirements.
Training for Use of Your Callisto 75 Heavy Lift Drone
Freespace Operations offers comprehensive training to ensure that operators are proficient in using the Callisto 75 in real-world conditions. Training includes theoretical instruction, simulation-based practice, and hands-on flight time.
In addition, operators can participate in pre-training provided by Aviassist, a CASA-certified UAV training provider. Their Remote Pilot Licence (Multirotor) training specific to Callisto platforms includes compliance knowledge and advanced control skills.
For details, visit: Aviassist Callisto Training
Frequently Asked Questions About Heavy Lift Drones
Is the Callisto 75 compliant with CASA regulations?
Yes, the drone is designed in accordance with CASA requirements. Freespace Operations can assist with certification and operational guidance.
What industries benefit from the Callisto 75?
Elevated altitude industries such as mining, defence, energy and emergency services utilise the Callisto 75 for its payload capabilities and operational resilience in low air density.
Do you offer training and after-sales support?
Yes, Freespace Operations offers full training packages, documentation, and responsive technical support.
How is maintenance handled?
Maintenance services are supported locally. We offer routine service packages, spare parts access, and remote troubleshooting support.
Applications for the Callisto 75 Heavy Lift Drone in Industry
- Defence: Heavy lift cargo resupply logistics, ISR (Inspection Surveillance Reconnaissance) & REA (Rapid Environmental Assessment) capability for tactical and support missions.
- Maritime Logistics: Enables ship-to-ship and shore-to-ship payload delivery, positioning Callisto as a global leader in maritime UAV logistics.
- 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 75
Operating in the Maritime Environment Leading capability for ship-based deployments and marine logistics.
Field-Scalable Architecture Adaptable to mission requirements with modular payload and sensor configurations.
Operational Resilience Proven reliability in a wide range of harsh global climates, from sub-zero to high-heat conditions.
Proven Reliability in Australian Environments Excels in Australia’s extreme heat, cold, and high-wind scenarios.
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 margins 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.
Expert Support Backed by a team of multirotor specialists with extensive real-world mission experience.
Advanced Integration Integrates with advanced avionics and custom payload configurations.
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