YETI is a medium-sized autonomous Drone-in-a-Box with AI-driven mission control, modular payloads, extended flight, and robust safety protocols.

# DroneMatrix YETI – Medium-Sized Autonomous Drone-in-a-Box

The YETI by DroneMatrix is a robust, medium-sized Drone-in-a-Box (DIAB) system built for autonomous aerial operations in industrial and urban environments. Developed as a scaled-up version of the YACOB system, YETI combines extended endurance, increased payload capacity, and advanced AI capabilities.

Key Features and Capabilities

• Autonomous Operation: Executes missions such as surveillance, inspection, mapping, and logistics with full autonomy.

• Modular Payloads: Supports 4K RGB zoom cameras, LWIR, multispectral, hyperspectral, sniffers, spectrometers, pyranometers, and speaker payloads.

• AI-Driven Mission Control: Integrated with ARWS (Aerial Robotic Work System) for real-time decision-making, mission planning, and data streaming.

• Wireless Charging: Inductive charging via the YEDO docking station ensures seamless recharging.

• Redundant Communication Systems: Includes Wi-Fi, RF, Ethernet, 4G LTE, 5G, and Starlink SATCOM for fail-safe connectivity.

• Weather-Aware Operations: YEDO station includes weather sensors, fog detectors, and HVAC-controlled environment (20–25°C).

• Safety Protocols: Features automatic flight termination, redundant parachute, alternate landing site protocol, and IR-guided landing funnel.

• Environmental Protection: IP43-rated docking station shields against dust, moisture, UV, wind gusts, and animal intrusion.

Applications

• Smart Cities: Autonomous aerial surveillance and urban monitoring.

• Critical Infrastructure: Inspection of ports, airports, energy plants, and industrial zones.

• Emergency Response: Rapid aerial assessments and situational awareness for first responders.

• Logistics and Transport: Autonomous delivery and transport within secure environments.