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Prodrone PD6B-AW-ARM

Prodrone · Japan

An industrial large-format hexacopter based on Prodrone's PD6B-AW airframe, fitted with two original 5-axis robotic arms for manipulation tasks (grasping/carrying cargo, cutting cables, turning dials/switches). A world-first dual-arm heavy drone.

CountryJapan
SubcategoryMultirotor
SubtypeHeavy-lift industrial hexacopter with dual robotic arms
RoleAerial manipulation/inspection
ClassHeavy industrial
ClassificationIndustrial/commercial heavy-lift UAV
Missionindustrial manipulation, inspection, cargo handling, maintenance
VariantsBased on PD6B-AW airframe
OperatorsIndustrial/commercial
Frame typeHexacopter
Length (m)1.62
PropulsionElectric, 6 rotors, 16000 mAh battery
Combat-provenNo
Export statusCommercial
Launch methodVTOL
Autonomy levelRemote-piloted
Endurance (min)30
Recovery methodVTOL landing
Year introduced2016
Max payload (kg)10
Max speed (km/h)60
Standard sensorstwo 5-axis robotic arms, cameras
Production statusLimited/prototype-commercial
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.prodrone.com/products/pd6b-aw-arm