Professional · Platform Calidus
Calidus Sentinel
Enclosed tandem camera platform gyroplane — with a full external view.
Enclosed tandem camera platform
The Calidus Sentinel can be equipped with day and infrared cameras — the ideal solution for missions such as search and rescue, surveillance and inspection. Such proven equipment can track cars and read licence plates from 500 ft AGL (above ground level), and effectively detect the heat signatures of people and vehicles on the ground.
The cameras are generally 2- or 3-axis stabilised units with 360° continuous rotation, digital auto video stabilisation and target tracking. Optical zoom reaches up to 30×, and most infrared systems provide 4× zoom. With the Rotax 914 UL, 915 iS or 916 iS engine, the Calidus Sentinel has the power your task requires. Different mission objectives call for different cameras or on-board systems such as LIDAR scanning — with many such systems already in service, AutoGyro's advanced engineering team provides the systems integration required. Tell us what you need and we will work with you to find the solution.
Example application areas: ground vehicle tracking and recognition, search and rescue, fire spotting and tracking, general surveillance, traffic law enforcement, media aerial photography, border patrols, overhead line monitoring and close protection.
Our platform for law enforcement
Our law enforcement models provide aerial support by day and by night — all are available Night VFR certified in accordance with BCAR Section T, CRIE-01 and FAA Primary Category. The Calidus is the ideal platform to carry camera equipment and provide aerial support and overview for officers on the ground wherever tandem seating and a full external view are a must.
With plentiful power from an auxiliary alternator, police radio equipment is easily supplied for excellent communications, with power to spare for cameras, live-stream downlinks and other on-board systems. AutoGyro has created a superb cabin “office” and will tailor one to your needs. Current models offer:
- police radio system integration with live number plate recognition and a 7″ control screen,
- third radio integration for auxiliary communications,
- integrated camera display panel and controls,
- removable passenger-seat control stick,
- heated, well-ventilated cabin for cold or hot mission environments,
- a fabulous external view for “eyes-on” observation.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions: L × W × H (excluding rotor) | 4.8 × 1.7 × 2.8 m (15.7 × 5.6 × 9.2 ft) |
| Rotor diameter | 8.4 m / 8.6 m / 8.8 m (27.6 / 28.2 / 28.9 ft) |
| Empty weight | 340 kg (750 lb) |
| MTOM (maximum take-off mass) | 500–560 kg (1,102–1,235 lb) |
| Engine | Rotax 912 ULS / 914 UL / 915 iS / 916 iS |
| Take-off distance | 70–110 m (230–360 ft) |
| Take-off distance to clear a 15 m obstacle | 250 m (820 ft) |
| Climb rate | up to 6.6 m/s (1,300 fpm) |
| Max. endurance | up to 4.5 h (with extended-range tank) ¹ |
| Max. range | up to 600 km (373 mi) ¹ |
| Cruise speed | 90–185 km/h (55–115 mph) |
| Fuel capacity | 74–100 L (19.5–26.4 US gal) |
| Complies with | BUT (Germany), BCAR Section T (UK), ASRA (Australia), US Primary Category, US Experimental Category, CCAR-21 (China) |
- ¹ Typical aircraft configuration: 1 pilot (80 kg), full tank, 2,000 ft MSL.
- Technical data may vary according to country-specific legal requirements.
- Requirements for carrying goods or passengers vary by country — consult your aviation authority or contact us.
Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) — Calidus (opens the manufacturer's website)
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Manufacturer's material: AutoGyro GmbH, Hildesheim.
Let's talk about your mission
We will match the model and equipment to your needs — from recreational flying to public-service missions.