JACK KNIFE J3, J5 & J9

Quadcopter ▪ Multi-Function ▪ Long-Endurance

The CANNON JACKNIFE J3, J5 and J9 are versatile, long-endurance quadcopter UAVs.

Jacknife is constructed from lightweight and durable carbon fiber material to give you a tough and strong frame but lightweight for a longer flight time.

The Jacknife comes with a flexible connector and multiple optional power supply ports for better compatibility with more devices for different demands.

Flight Modes and Propulsion

JACKNIFE features 4 motors each with a single prop.

The 4 motors have been optimised for effiecient, weight reduction and endurance for highly efficient, stable and safe flight.

Features and Specifications

Features

  • Light weight frame - easy to carry and transport

  • Rapidly deployed, convenient

  • Fully integrated ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance , Reconnaissance)

  • Provides quick, out of the box, flight operation

  • Safe, Reliable, Stable

  • Easy to operate

  • Electric propulsion

  • Full product support

Specifications

Model J3-50 J5-40 J9-24
Dimensions (without props) 550 x 550 x 445mm 550 x 550 x 445mm 550 x 550 x 445mm
Wheelbase 860mm 860mm 860mm
Frame Weight 9.96kg 9.96kg 9.96kg
Take-off Weight 19.96kg 19.96kg 19.96kg
Frame Material Carbon Fibre Carbon Fibre Carbon Fibre
Flight Time 50mins (3.0kg Payload) 40mins (5.0kg Payload) 24mins (9.0kg Payload)
Payload 3.0kg+ 5.0kg+ 9.0kg+
Max Range      
Wind Resistance      
Working Temperature -15C to 50C -15C to 50C -15C to 50C
Control Range      
Cruising Speed      
Max Flying Speed 20m/s 20m/s 20m/s
Max Altitude      
Recommended Battery      

 

Mission Packages

Radio / Communications

High quality radio communications ensure a responsive and stable flight

Cameras and Optics

JACK KNIFE can be fitted with a range of Cannon SmartEye cameras featuring single or multiple sensors, low-light vision, IR and thermal vision, tracking and more.

All cameras are gimbal mounted, packages range from under 200g to around 2kg.

Single, Dual or Triple-sensor gimbal cameras

10x to 80x Optical Zoom
Up to 32x Digital Zoom
Thermal imaging options
AI Object Tracking and more ...

Autopilot

With the autopilot mission package the JACK KNIFE can operate in autopilot mode.

The JACK KNIFE can follow pre-programmed flight paths or react to responsive flight instructions.

Ground Control Stations

For human control of the JACK KNIFE UAV, Cannon can supply ground control stations.

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