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About Ascending Technologies
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scending Technologies is a manu so as to enable the development of their own 2013, cooperation with e-volo meant that they
facturer and innovator of micro UAVs. production series. They remain a trendsetter in hit the headlines once again.
With over 1000 multicopters sold worldwide, the UAV market.
the company possesses a unique wealth of The company used the brand new market
experience. Benefit from the expertise of the After all, in 2010 they set the world record for leading centerpiece of their technology, the
long-standing technology leaders in unmanned long flights for mini UAVs with 12 hours 26 AscTec Trinity control unit, to make the maiden
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aerial vehicles. minutes and 56.9 seconds: The AscTec Pelican flight of the first electric-operated – long-range
from the AscTec Research Line for university manned – multicopter possible. The environ-
The German high-tech company was founded research was kept permanently charged during mentally friendly and emissions-free volocopter
in Krailling (near Munich) in 2007 by four the flight by a laser beam and in principle could VC200 made aviation history on November 17,
pioneers of UAV technology: Dipl.-Ing. Michael have kept flying indefinitely. Cooperation with 2013 in Karlsruhe.
Achtelik, Klaus-Michael Doth, M.Sc., Dipl.-Ing. the NASA-financed specialists from LaserMo-
Daniel Gurdan and Dipl.-Ing. Jan Stumpf. tive LLC made it possible. “It also shows how The AscTec Research Line is market leading in
Today they are still the managers and owners precisely a quadcopter system can fly and how R&D and used in research labs around the world.
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of the company. With the invention and de- accurately it can hold its position”, commented The UAVs – AscTec Firefly, AscTec Pelican and
velopment of the Silverlit X-UFO in 2002, the Gordon Strickert from the German Aerospace AscTec Hummingbird – provide unique flight cha-
national winners of the Jugend forscht* (young Center (DLR) on the successful mission. racteristics and endless research opportunities.
researchers) competition, Gurdan and Doth Like all systems from Ascending Technologies,
… live laid the foundations for the international hype To this day, Ascending Technologies accompli the AscTec Research Line stands for quality
& experience that would envelop the quadcopter and multi shes pioneering work in the area of sensor made in Germany as well as safety and reliability
real, innovative copter. Teaming up with Achtelik and Stumpf, data processing and flight attitude stabilization through progress. True to the premise:
culture made in also prize winners at the Jugend forscht with a clear focus on professional applications
Germany: One competition, the technology was perfected of the flight systems in the civilian sector. In Amazing technology!
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Technical support:
support@asctec.de
Social Media:
The AscTec Research Line 4
Inspiring showcases:
https://www.youtube.com/
user/AscTecVideos
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The AscTec Firefly.
Further samples
/// Weitere Beispiele:
https://www.facebook.com
/AscendingTechnologies
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The AscTec Firefly
/// The most advanced R&D system.
curity and easy handling, hence and testing. The “frame in VI-Sensor for indoor navigation (by Skybotix)
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it is perfect for your automatic frame” concept was designed to Propeller Protection
flight experiments. Besides the decouple the fixed connection Wifi and XBee (wireless serial) communication links
small nonhazardous propellers
and low take-off weight, it comes
of payload and IMU from the
vibration inducing motors. This
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with a patented redundant pro
pulsion system, which allows
concept raises the quality of the
sensor and camera data and
60° This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications
Commission. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased,
a controlled flight with only 5 avoids dynamic misalignments. until authorization is obtained.
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"The AscTec Firefly has been a very reliable and
versatile platform for our research projects in many
challenging scenarios."
Dr. Markus Achtelik, Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETHZ)
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Type: Hexacopter
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Tolerable wind speed: 10 m/s 1,3
Max. payload: ~ 600 g
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Payload [g] Max. airspeed: 3–15 m/s
Max. climb rate: 8 m/s
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Incl. payload /// 2 Recommended: Line of sight /// 3 GPS mode
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The AscTec Hummingbird.
Delightful opportunities.
/// AscTec Hummingbird /// State-of-the-art swarming technology.
Inspiring showcases:
https://www.youtube.com/
user/AscTecVideos
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The AscTec Hummingbird
/// Small but powerful. Design the future /// AscTec Research Line.
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World record! 50 UAVs flying synchronously:
“After discussing our idea with several experts, we realized that
we had undertaken nothing less than a world record with our
flying swarm. Fortunately with Ascending Technologies, we
found a company that is able to achieve such a task.”
Horst Hoertner, Senior Director of Ars Electronica Futurelab
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Type: Quadcopter
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AscTec Hummingbird Size: 540 x 540 x 85,5 mm
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Flight times Engines: 4 electrical, brushless (sensorless) 60
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Empty weight: 350 g 118
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Min. take off weight: 510 g
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Max. take off weight: 710 g
10* Range: 1 km 2
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Payload [g]
Max. climb rate: 5 m/s
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The AscTec Pelican.
Inspiring showcases:
https://www.youtube.com/
user/AscTecVideos
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The AscTec Pelican
/// The well proven bestseller.
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he AscTec Pelican was The light weight tower structure sors and process the gathered
designed for maximum lets you mount diverse payloads data directly onboard of the flight
power combined with plenty and easily access all electronics. vehicle. All in all this flight system
of room to use its complete Furthermore you can easily in- is the most flexible and powerful
capacity. tegrate your own individual sen- of the AscTec Research Line.
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123mm max.
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IARC champion 2013: Tsinghua University,
Beijing, China: With the AscTec Pelican a team of
the Tsinghua University, Beijing, China won the Inter
national Aerial Robot Competition (IARC) Mission 6
to attest its unique flying and 'brainpower' abilities.
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Type: Quadcopter
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Min. take off weight: 1000 g 145 145
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Max. take off weight: 1650 g 210 210
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Range: 1 km 2 222 222
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Tolerable wind speed: 10 m/s 1,3
Max. payload: 650 g
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Payload [g] Max. airspeed: 3–16 m/s
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The AscTec AutoPilot
/// The core of flight control.
AscTec AutoPilot Low Level Available data packages, or extension boards. Custom
/// Precise and multi processor (LLP) that can be polled from the payloads can be powered by a
functional control unit as /// Well proven control AscTec AutoPilot: 5 or 12 V supply.
basis of all research and algorithms. Data fusion: Raw IMU data
development. Raw & calculated IMU data. calculated IMU data Safety functions
The AscTec AutoPilot contains The LLP handles sensor data R /C data /// Safety switch: Integrate
all necessary sensors, two on- processing, data fusion as GPS data your algorithms and test.
board ARM7 microprocessors well as our fast and stable Always rely on the well
and various communication attitude control algorithm with High Level proven control algorithms
interfaces to function like an an update rate of 1 kHz. It also processor (HLP) on the LLP to recover in
IMU and flight controller. It can processes the position control /// Easy programming. Fast critical situations, yet.
directly interpret the R/C data algorithm, using the onboard update rates: Up to 1,000 Hz
sent by the pilot and the serial magnetometer and GPS modu- calculated IMU data. Telemetry in realtime:
data sent from a ground PC. le as additional sensor inputs. The AscTec AutoPilot offers All necessary system information
For automatic missions, you easy programmability and such as GPS position, height,
can program and upload your All flight systems provide safety, while testing your own velocity, battery load, link and
own control algorithms directly 3 flight modes: control algorithms. It's like a GPS quality is displayed live on
onto the HLP of the UAV. GPS Mode: Attitude-, backup. You can flash the HLP your PC or on the optional JETI
height- & position-control with your own algorithms and telemetry box on your remote.
If more processing power activated. let it control the flight system.
is required or additional Height Mode: Attitude- Sensor output check:
sensors like cameras or laser and height-control The two microprocessors com- All important sensor values and
scanners need to be connec- activated. municate with an extremely fast system parameters are checked
ted, an additional onboard Manual Mode: Attitude- rate of 1 kHz, hence all sensor automatically before each flight.
processor is installed. Its control activated. data is available to the LLP and If a value is critical, it will be
high performance and fast the HLP. Control commands identified and interrupt the laun-
communication enable you to Sensor data can be retrieved can be sent back to the LLP at ching procedure automatically. AscTec AutoPilot /// Processing model: Ground PC --- Onboard PC
handle large amounts of data from the LLP via a serial inter- the same frequency, for examp-
Acce-
onboard. An optional WiFi face using a predefined serial le rotational speed commands 3 Emergency modes: lero-
Ground PC --- Onboard PC
meter UART UART
module can be integrated to protocol. The serial interface for each individual motor, pitch/ The pilot can choose one of X/Y/Z
XBee @ 15 Hz
Cable @ 100 Hz SPI @ 1 kHz
XBee @ 1 kHz
Cable @ 1 kHz
GPS
exchange this data between can be used to send attitude roll/yaw/thrust commands, three emergency modes to de- Gyro X IMU data
the additional processor and commands: Pitch angle, roll attitude commands or waypoint termine the automatic landing in Gyro Y LL Individual motor commands HL
a ground PC. angle, yaw rate and thrust or commands. case of link loss: “Direct landing“, Gyro Z Sensor data fusion Direct motor commands User defined
Attitude control programs in C
waypoint (in GPS Mode). Up- “Comehome straight“ (at its Pressure Sensor Position control Attitude commands via AscTec SDK
All gathered data can be date rates of up to 15 Hz can be The HLP offers UART, SPI current height) or “Comehome Compass Low level Waypoint commands High level
processor processor
used for your control algo- accomplished via XBee wireless and I2C interfaces as well as high“ (at max. mission height). As R/C Receiver GPS @ 5 Hz
rithms and the calculated serial link. Higher update rates simple port I/Os to connect soon as the link is reestablished I2C @ 1 kHz /
Motor controller
I2C @ 125 Hz
commands can then be sent of up to 100 Hz can be achieved your own devices like additi- you may take control again and
to the AscTec AutoPilot. using a serial cable connection. onal sensors, servo motors continue the flight.
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The AscTec Development Tools
/// Take over control via C code.
AscTec SDK AscTec Simulink Toolkit AscTec Communication Interface
/// HLP framework with code examples & command modes. /// Transfer your Simulink code to the processor easily. /// Easy and fast communication with HLP.
The AscTec SDK is a toolkit to get your self programmed algo- Matlab Simulink, the well-known system modeling software, can The AscTec Communication Interface (ACI) is a convenient
rithms on the onboard microprocessor of your AscTec UAV. You also be used to program the HLP of our AscTec UAVs. Therefore method of communicating between your device and your local
can write your C-code in the given framework of the SDK and we offer the AscTec Simulink toolkit which works in cooperation machine (remote software). It is designed for requesting variables,
flash it on the HLP via a JTAG or serial connection. The basic with the AscTec SDK. The toolkit includes a predefined onboard sending commands and setting parameters easily.
concept of the AscTec AutoPilot is to have two processors: The model to integrate your own Simulink based control algorithms.
LLP and the HLP. While the LLP handles all hardware commu- This model can be automatically translated into C-code for the The operation is simple: The local machine asks the device,
nication, a proven flight controller and the data fusion, the HLP AscTec SDK. A simple attitude control example is already imple- which variables, commands or parameters are available on the
is free for custom code. And as a safety backup you can always mented to show you the possibilities offered by the toolkit. device with a full description of each of them. You can create
switch back to the LLP in case of an emergency situation. Several your own data packets to send or receive. The advantage of this
code examples help the first time user understand the idea and There are several predefined parameter-, control- and debug method is that you can choose, which variables shall be received
possibilities of the AscTec SDK. Four control modes are available, blocks available which can be integrated into your own control at which transmitting rate from the device, and which commands
one lets you command each single motor individually, another lets algorithms. The Simulink toolkit offers a UART communication and parameters you want to send to or set on the device.
you send waypoint commands directly from the HLP. For a better model to monitor these debug channels (with up to 50 Hz), as
overview all readable sensor data are available in a single data well as to send individual control commands, both via an XBee http://wiki.asctec.de/display/AR/AscTec+Communication+Interface
structure. Together with an updated motor controller firmware, modem on the serial port of the HLP. Furthermore, you can easily
the motor feedback is now available. update your parameters or store them permanently by running
an M-file.
http://wiki.asctec.de/display/AR/AscTec+SDK
http://wiki.asctec.de/display/AR/AscTec+Simulink+Toolkit
IMU_DATA 1
RPM_CMD_front
IMU RPM_CMD_left
Remote
UART_CMD 3 Uart
Debug to ground ctrl
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Service & Support
/// Ordering
When making your enquiry, please state the object and purpose of your use by email to team@asctec.de. We will then prepare
an offer for you and help you to find an optimal configuration individually tailored to your needs.
/// Delivery
Delivery times depend on the type and scope of your order as well as your delivery address. Our team will make every effort
to process your order as quickly as possible.
/// Wiki
We know about the opportunities and the limitations of this still-young and future-oriented technology. We would be happy
to provide you with information about the risks and legal and technical framework conditions of the professional and R&D
application of micro UAVs. Frequently asked questions may be answered here: http://wiki.asctec.de.
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Ascending Technologies GmbH
Konrad-Zuse-Bogen 4 /// 82152 Krailling, Germany
T +49 89 89556079-0 /// F +49 89 89556079-19
team@asctec.de /// www.asctec.de
Technical support:
support@asctec.de
Social Media:
CEOs:
Dipl.-Ing. Michael Achtelik /// Klaus-Michael Doth, M.Sc.
Dipl.-Ing. Daniel Gurdan /// Dipl.-Ing. Jan Stumpf
Trade register Munich: HRB 166748
Tax ID: DE254728199 /// WEEE Reg. No. 72657400
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Product overview
# PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Flight systems
10157 AscTec Firefly Hexacopter flight system with redundant propulsion system and vibration-decoupled payload bay. 3
10523 Battery PP4900 AscTec Powerpack 4900 for AscTec Firefly. Lithium-Polymer battery with BID technology and charge level indicator.
10158 Camera Mount Option 1 Fixed mount for one camera below flight system. Camera faces downward or forward (adjustable).
10159 Camera Mount Option 2 Fixed mount for up to three cameras mounted on a boom below UAV. Tilt angle adjustable.
10161 Camera Mount Option 4 Active mount for one camera mounted below the UAV. Tilt angle can be controlled remotely. 1
11267 Laser Scanner Mount Fits one laser scanner of the type Hokuyo UTM 30LX or Hokuyo URG 04LX below the UAV. 1
10162 Propeller Protection Small propeller protection for the AscTec Firefly.
10542 Spare Part Kit Kit includes: 1x motor, 1x motor controller, 2x motor boom, 4x landing leg and div. small parts and screws.
10155 Screws, Small Parts Set of screws and small parts for AscTec Firefly.
10051 Transport Case Peli®Storm Case IM2875 with foam cut-outs specially designed for your AscTec UAV. Airfreight capable.
10062 AscTec Hummingbird Quadcopter flight system with 8" propellers. Lightweight and agile. 3
10749 Battery PP2100 AscTec Powerpack 2100. Lithium-Polymer battery with BID technology and charge level indicator.
10545 Vision Kit Mount Fixed mount below the flight system for up to two cameras facing downwards and an AscTec Atomboard.
10112 Propeller Protection (Small) Small propeller protection for the AscTec Pelican.
10113 Propeller Protection (Large) Large propeller protection for the AscTec Pelican.
10541 Spare Part Kit Kit includes: 1x motor, 1x motor controller, 1x motor boom and div. small parts and screws.
10149 Screws, Small Parts Set of screws and small parts for AscTec Hummingbird.
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# PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Onboard computer
Company / University / Department:
10165 AscTec Mastermind On-Board computing platform for AscTec Firefly and AscTec Pelican with various interfaces.
10168 + CPU Option 3a Intel® Core™ i7-3517UE (2 x 1.7 GHz), 4GB DDR3 RAM, TDP: 17W Address:
10750 + CPU Option 3b Intel® Core™ i7-3612QE (4 x 2.1 GHz), 4GB DDR3 RAM, TDP: 35W
10065 AscTec Atomboard On-Board computing platform for AscTec Firefly, AscTec Pelican and AscTec Hummingbird. 1.6 GHz Intel Atom, 1GB DDR2 RAM Correspondent:
10066 LVDS Display 12.1" display modified for the AscTec Atomboard. Resolution: 1024x768
E-mail:
10067 WLAN Module WiFi module for AscTec Mastermind or AscTec Atomboard
Telephone:
Payload options & accessories
10108 Remote Control, Futaba FF-7 FF-7 2.4 GHz transmitter, set up and ready to fly. My R&D visions:
10218 Telemetry Pack., Futaba FF-7 Hardware add-on for the Futaba FF-7 transmitter. Lets you receive (custom) telemetric data on your remote control.
10147 Battery Charger, Single Battery charger Graupner Ultramat 16S incl. all necessary cables, adaptors and balancers. Single charge. Simultaneous Localization And Mapping (SLAM)
10134 Battery Charger, Dual Battery charger Graupner Ultra Duo Plus 60 incl. all necessary cables, adaptors and balancers. Dual charge. Computer Vision
Flight Dynamics
10748 Camera 1/3" CMOS, Color BlueFOX high quality light weight USB camera. Resolution: 752x480@90fps, including 3 lenses (58°, 100°, 140° FOV)
Swarming
10132 Camera 1/3" CMOS, Monochr. BlueFOX high quality light weight USB camera. Resolution: 752x480@90fps, including 3 lenses (58°, 100°, 140° FOV)
10075 Laser Scanner, Long Range Hokuyo UTM 30LX laser range finder. Range: 0.1 - 30m, Frequency: 40Hz, Area: 270°, Resolution: 0.25°
My request:
10064 Datalink, XBee Pro, 2.4 GHz Pair of XBee modules for wireless serial data links (supports RS-232)
10002 JTAG Module Hardware for online debugging of your own software running on the AscTec AutoPilot High Level Processor. Newsletter
10969 Propeller Pair, 8", AscTec 8" high-performance propellers for AscTec Hummingbird & AscTec Firefly: 1x left-turning + 1x right-turning propeller. Call back
10521 Propeller Pair, 8", flexible 8" maximum-safety propellers for AscTec Hummingbird & AscTec Firefly: 1x left-turning + 1x right-turning propeller, 2x CFK Adaptors. Flight demo
* Please highlight the products of your concern. /// 1 Not mountable with AscTec Mastermind. /// 2 Includes feet extensions (#10086). /// 3 Includes Xbee (#10064). Expert device
Correspondence language:
Note:
English /// Englisch German /// Deutsch
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Experience progress.
/// Erlebe Fortschritt.
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