Fixed-wing / VTOL mapping drone
WingtraRAY
Tailsitter VTOL survey drone with interchangeable mapping, survey, LiDAR and multispectral payloads (successor to WingtraOne GEN II).
Made by Wingtra · Official page · Spec sheet
Whirrwork assessment, not a lab test
Not enough evidence to rate
- Only 1 independent source found; at least 2 are needed.
- No independent field trial or test of how well it does the job (certifications cover safety or airspace rules, not performance).
1 independent source found · spec transparency 8 of 11 key specs published. How we rate.
Specs (maker-published)
| Spec | Value | As published · source |
|---|---|---|
| Max take-off weight | 5.2 kg | “Maximum take-off weight: 5.2 kg (11.5 lb)” wingtra.com checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Payload | 1.25 kg | “Payload capacity: 1'250 g (2.75 lb)” wingtra.com checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Runtime / flight time | 59 min | “Flight time: 59 min with MAP61, SURVEY61, INSPECT, RedEdge-P and SURVEY24; 45 min with LIDAR” wingtra.com checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Max wind resistance | 12 m/s | “Max sustained wind 12 m/s at cruise height; gusts 18 m/s; do not fly above 8 m/s measured on the ground” wingtra.com checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Operating temperature | -10 to 40 °C | “Temperature (ambient): -10 °C to 40 °C” wingtra.com checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Ingress protection (IP) | Ingress Protection: IP53 | “Ingress Protection: IP53” wingtra.com checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Range | 10 km | “Radio link (2.4 GHz): bi-directional 10 km in direct line of sight” wingtra.com checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Area per flight maker claim | 550 ha | “Maximum coverage in one flight at 120 m: MAP61 550 ha at 2.7 cm/px GSD” wingtra.com checked Oct 26, 2026 |
| Top speed | 22 m/s | “WingtraRAY flies at up to 22 m/s (product page)” wingtra.com checked Oct 26, 2026 |
Not published by the maker (or not found yet): Weight, Sensors, Accuracy.
Independent evidence
Independent certification or government vetting list Meets a stated rule or standard (not a performance test)
EU drone class identification label C3 and C6 (STS-02): WingtraRAY
EASA, "Drones for EU operations" list, 2026Listed by EASA with class C3 and C6 (STS-02). EU class marks are issued after conformity assessment against Regulation (EU) 2019/945; they concern safety and airspace rules, not job performance.
Jobs it can do
- Pipeline right-of-way patrol
- Medical drone delivery (alternative)
From its robot type. Whether it suits your site depends on the specs above and on the job's checklist.