Atlanta-based drone manufacturer Sonin Hybrid has just unveiled a revolutionary 140MPH+ drone (with FAA waiver) built exclusively for first responders. The Sonin Hybrid Recruit has a fully-equipped flight time over three hours and can reach speeds over three times faster than most of the fastest commercial drones available today. As a result of its enhanced capabilities, the Sonin Hybrid Recruit will keep first responders safe and extend their missions.
Despite the number of police, firefighters, and government officials flying drones as part of their duty to protect and serve, few drones are designed for first responders. The limitations of battery-powered drones prevent first responders from executing longer missions and carrying additional equipment that can extend their capabilities.
The Recruit drone uses Sonin Hybrid’s patent-pending gasoline and battery-powered system to recharge batteries while in flight. The Recruit is also equipped with a high-tech payload including 30X optical/12X digital zoom 4K video camera with fixed and mobile target tracking, Forward Looking InfraRed (FLiR) camera with night vision, PA speakers, spotlight, and additional sensors for first responder missions. Coupled with a carbon fiber body, lightweight airframe, and Sonin’s hybrid system, the Recruit can fly longer and faster than traditional drones.
“While we were in the process of finalizing the design of our hybrid power system for drones, we realized that we could get the most range by designing our own airframe,” said Curtis Foster, founder of Sonin Hybrid. “The next question was: for who? There were plenty of commercial drones out there, but very few were specifically manufactured for first responders. Well before the onset of the pandemic, we decided that police and firefighters needed this technology the most, and immediately set out to build the Recruit.”
Sonin Hybrid is launching several beta programs with police and fire departments across the country to finalize which capabilities are most important to first responders. For the average citizen, increased use of drones means shorter response times and better prepared public safety personnel in emergency situations.
For more information, visit http://www.soninhybrid.com.
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About Sonin Hybrid
Based in Atlanta, GA, Sonin Hybrid produces the Recruit, a revolutionary hybrid drone designed for first responders with extended flight time and greater capabilities than typical commercial drones. With Sonin Hybrid’s patent-pending technology, the Recruit can achieve fully-equipped flight times up to five times longer than battery-powered drones. The Recruit carries a standard payload including 4K and infrared imaging sensors, a siren and PA speakers, as well as a spotlight and police/fire lights, giving law enforcement officers, firefighters, and government agencies the power and flexibility to complete more advanced and extended missions. With the ability to assess and mitigate more situations from a remote location, the Recruit keeps first responders safe in a world of emerging challenges.
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