SwitchBlade-Elite is a professional tricopter drone designed for industrial mapping, surveying, inspections, and public safety with versatile payload options.

# Vision Aerial SwitchBlade-Elite – Professional Tricopter for Industrial Applications

The SwitchBlade-Elite from Vision Aerial is a versatile, professional tricopter drone engineered for demanding industrial applications such as mapping, surveying, public safety, and infrastructure inspection. Proudly designed and supported in the USA, it offers performance, adaptability, and ruggedness for operators who need a reliable aerial solution.

Key Features and Advantages

1. Rapid Deployment

With less than a 2-minute case-to-flight time, the SwitchBlade-Elite ensures operators can be airborne quickly. It comes in a weatherproof Pelican case with organized compartments, making it highly portable and deployment-ready.

2. Payload Versatility

The platform supports multiple nadir-mounted payloads and a gimbal-mounted thermal camera, offering flexibility for inspection, mapping, and emergency response missions.

3. Rugged Performance

Built to handle wind gusts up to 40 kph (25 mph), the drone operates reliably in rugged conditions and provides access to hard-to-reach areas. Its IP52 rating ensures resilience in challenging environments.

4. Long Flight Endurance

Capable of up to 50 minutes maximum flight time and typical 30-minute operational missions with reserves, it balances endurance with safety. It also achieves up to 16 km (10 mi) autonomous range.

5. Operational Efficiency

The optional Indefinite Flight Package (IFP) enables battery swaps while flying by charging additional packs simultaneously. Operators can also benefit from training at Vision Aerial’s Flight Center and a second-year warranty for long-term support.

6. User-Friendly Operation

Equipped with mission planning software that requires no subscription, the SwitchBlade-Elite is easy to operate. Its folding design and powered landing gear enhance transport and usability.