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  • Hitec Commercial Solutions releases SG50BL actuator

    Hitec Commercial Solutions releases SG50BL actuator

    Photo: Hitec Commercial Solutions
    Photo: Hitec Commercial Solutions

    Hitec Commercial Solutions has introduced the SG50BL actuator with CAN and UAVCAN connectivity.

    The SG50BL, designed with robust steel gears and a high-performance brushless motor, is capable of operating at a voltage range of 18 to 32 volts, the company said.

    The actuator features a programmable digital circuit with a MOSFET amplifier; a BLDC motor; a magnetic encoder position sensor; five hardened steel gears low gear backlash (less than .5°); four ball bearing supported output shaft; nine needle bearing supported idlers; rugged anodized aluminum alloy case; and an IP68 waterproof rating.

    The SG50BL also is capable of 360° proportional rotation and boasts T4131012051-000 TE connectivity. It includes CAN 2.0 A/B or UAVCAN control options, customization and modification options, and custom connector options.

    Founded in 1973, Hitec designs and produces high quality actuators and radio control components for a variety of applications and demands.

  • Hitec Commercial Solutions expands with aerial services

    Hitec Commercial Solutions expands with aerial services

    Hitec-drone-services logoHitec Commercial Solutions has opened an aerial service division, named Hitec Commercial Drone Services.

    Hitec Commercial Drone Services expects to provide training, precision aerial missions and comprehensive data collection to a variety of industries, including
    agriculture, construction, excavation, mining and aggregates, oil and gas, engineering and surveying, public safety and many other vertical sectors. Hitec maintains a fleet of unmanned vehicles. It offers proprietary mission-control software and data and photogrammetry collection techniques with its comprehensive unmanned aviation experience.

    The new division’s field services director is Jim Bonnardel, an innovative entrepreneur with a history steeped in unmanned flight. Bonnardel established his own successful business in 1982, providing aerial services to business-to-business entities. His inventive nature and extensive flying prowess led him to become a certified and insured UAS service pilot and instructor.

    Bonnardel has logged more than 1,750 precision mapping missions, inspected 2,000 utility structures, and flown more than 2,500 commercial and residential property shoots, as well as dozens of missions for creative projects involving both television and music videos.

    He is also an instructor at Grossmont College in El Cajon, California. He has provided 850 hours of commercial instruction, as well as 550 hours of instructional field training and vetting for utility inspection crews. As a result of his training experience, Jim has issued 150 sUAS Utility Training Certificates.

  • Hitec Commercial Solutions acquires Straight Up Imaging

    Hitec Commercial Solutions acquires Straight Up Imaging

    Hitec + SUI logos

    Hitec Commercial Solutions LLC has acquired Straight Up Imaging (SUI).

    Hitec stated in a press release, “SUI’s experience in engineering and manufacturing small unmanned aircraft systems contributes perfectly with our expanding unmanned product platforms and progressive mapping and data acquisition solutions.”

    Hitec Commercial Solutions continues to obtain integral assets which strengthen those products utilized for efficient surveying in agriculture, energy and gas, public safety, construction and first response services.

    The acquisition agreement was closed Aug. 9 after approval by core members of the board of directors.

    Hitec offers a variety of unmanned platforms, including the XENO FX, its proprietary fixed wing platform. The company also partners with Quantum Systems.

    Founded in 2015, SUI provides technology in professional-use small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) with its Endurance and Endurance LT customized multirotor packages and ground controller system.