The Roark Cicada is a range of US/UK built lightweight drones with in-built edge AI models.
The in-built AI models for Cicada are:
Sub 15ms Object Bounding Box Tracking (YOLOv10 based)
Real Time Depth Estimation (RTDE) using monocular video
AI reasoning based on visual ad environmental inputs
Autonomous Landing
Track and Follow @ >30FPS with dynamic speed adjustment, object occlusion handling and object priority system
3D reconstruction terrain mapping, hazard classification and safe path planning
Tech
Python, Tensforflow, Cuda, OpenCV, PyTorch, Computervision, SLAM & YOLOv10
Options
Cicada LW
Specification
Carbon Fiber 5″ Quadcopter design with graphene EMI shielding coating and 220mm wheelbase
ESC- 55A 3-6s BLHeli_32, STM32F722
FC: F4 Flight controller with 30.5mm x 30.5mm mounting and graphene infused silicone mounting garments, Gyro BMI270 & F405MCU
Receiver: 2.4GHz Nano Receiver – EP1, 5V with SX1280 rf module (available in CSRF, ExpressLRF and FrSky). 2.23dB antenna & telemetry support
Battery: 650mAh, 4S, 14.8V MicroLipo Battery
Camera: 1080p/100fps H.265 Max Video Transmission Quality, 10km Max Video Transmission Range, 30ms Lowest Video Transmission Latency, 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor, 4K/60fps, 155° Super-Wide FOV Video. Includes: camera module, transmission module, antenna module
Motor: 1800kv & 1250g max thrust
Range: 10KM
Total Weight: 224.1g
Price: $180
Cicada HW
Specification
Carbon Fiber 7″ Quadcopter design with graphene EMI shielding coating and 300mm wheelbase
ESC: 55A 3-6s BLHeli_32, STM32F722
FC: F7 Pro HD Flight controller with 30.5mm x 30.5mm mounting and graphene infused silicone mounting garments, Gyro MPU6000 & STM32F7 Processor
Receiver: 2.4GHz Nano Receiver – EP1, 5V with SX1280 rf module (available in CSRF, ExpressLRF and FrSky). 2.23dB antenna & telemetry support
Camera: 1080p/100fps H.265 Max Video Transmission Quality, 10km Max Video Transmission Range, 30ms Lowest Video Transmission Latency, 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor, 4K/60fps, 155° Super-Wide FOV Video. Includes: camera module, transmission module, antenna module
Battery: 1250mAh 6S 100c Basher LiPo Battery
Motor: FPV V3 Pro Cinematic Motor Kv: 1350KV & Max Thrust: 1800g
Total Weight: 466.8g
Price: $325
Gimbal Controller
RoarkGimbal
Specification
MCU: STM32F429IGT6, Screen: 3.5″ color touch 480*320, Display method: IPS, Gimbal size: standard full size gimbals, Gimbal Sensor: Hall sensor gimbals, Protocol: ELRS 2.4GHz / 915MHz / 868MHz optional, Power Output: maximum l000mW (maximum 30dBm), External Module Bay: standard JR module bay, SD card: on-board built-in, Working voltage: 6-8.4v, Battery: 21700*2, 18650*2 or or any 2S Lipo batteries that fit (battery not included), Size:185*175*79mm, Weight: 481g (battery not included)
Price $85
FPV Goggles
RoarkGogg
Specification
LCD Screen: Screen size: 3.0 Inch, Resolution: 480*320, Display Ratio: 16:9, View Angle: 6 o’clock, Brightness: 500cd/m² with high brightness backlight LED
Video delay: Video time-delay less than 20ms, Lens: 4X Fresnel Lens, 92% transparent rate no distort of light, Antenna: 2 X RP-SMA male (5.8G), USB: To charge the battery, AV Jack: External video signals input or internals AV signal output, Power adapter: DC5V/1A (USB interface), Battery: 3.7V/1200mAh,Each full charge delivers around 2.5hr working time, Operating current of 300~330mA at 3.7~4.2V, Built-in battery maximum charge current of 500mA, Dimensions: 13.5cm * 13.2cm * 6.5cm, Weight: 180g(with headband, not including antennas).
Price $165