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SiFly Aviation
SiFly drones deliver unmatched performance with 4x greater flight time and 10x greater range, 10x quieter noise profile, and 5x stronger payload capacity. SiFly drones are NDAA compliant, and made for industrial missions like Drone-as-First Responder (DFR) and Industrial Operations. SiFly’s launch platform, the Q12 , offers an unprecedented two-hour continuous hover and up to three hours in forward flight, enabling a 90-mile operational range while carrying up to 10 pounds of payload. This breakthrough unlocks new operational possibilities for Beyond Visual Line-of-Sight (BVLOS) drone missions that were previously out of reach. Q12 deliveries begin in Q4 2025.
Visit us at SiFly.co
Visit us at SiFly.co
updated 1 year ago
Visit us at SiFly.co
Why it matters
This endurance unlocks practical beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations at scale. Paired with the FAA’s proposed Part 108 rulemaking, SiFly’s low-disc-loading, cloud-connected design is reinventing what multirotors can do—bringing helicopter-like mission capability (hours in the air, heavy sensors, real work) at the cost structure and usability of modern drones.
Fast facts
• Class: Electric multirotor, 5–20 kg
• New record: 3:11:54 (previous: 2:14)
• Power: All-electric, high-efficiency, Forward Optimized Rotorcraft Technology architecture
• Why it’s game-changing: True long-range/BVLOS workflows without docks or constant battery swaps
• Sample missions: Corridor & linear inspection, public safety & SAR, wildfire/utility ops, precision ag, enterprise surveying & mapping
Watch history in the making as the SiFly Q12 becomes the longest-flying delivery quadcopter in the world, flying 26 miles with a 10-pound payload - more than DOUBLING the previous world record of 11 miles held by BARQ (UAE).
On May 20, 2025, during Michigan's inaugural Uncrewed Triple Challenge, SiFly's Q12 quadcopter achieved what the drone industry thought impossible: completing a 63-mile autonomous flight course through 15 mph winds with gusts up to 32 mph. We were the ONLY team to complete the air mission.
🏆 WORLD RECORD ACHIEVEMENT:
• Previous record: 11 miles (BARQ, UAE 2021)
• SiFly Q12: 26 miles per battery (back-to-back 26-mile legs)
• Total competition distance: 63 miles
• Payload: 10.6 pounds (5x typical drone capacity)
• Wind conditions: 15 mph sustained, 32 mph gusts
Q12 SPECIFICATIONS:
• 2-hour hover capability
• 3-hour forward flight range
• 10-pound payload capacity
• Autonomous navigation
• All-weather operation
THE COMPETITION:
The Uncrewed Triple Challenge, announced by Michigan Governor Whitmer, tested autonomous vehicles across water, air, and land. SiFly partnered with DataSpeed (ground) and Mythos AI (maritime) to win Best Overall Team, with @SiFlyAviation taking the air segment victory.
REAL-WORLD IMPACT:
This isn't just about breaking records. The Q12's capabilities enable:
• Emergency deliveries to remote locations
• Search and rescue operations in any weather
• Critical supply delivery without infrastructure
• Cost-effective alternative to helicopter missions
IN THIS VIDEO:
00:00 - The Challenge
00:35 - Breaking the World Record
01:00 - The Team Behind the Success
01:20 - Historic Achievement
01:45 - What This Means for the Future
LINKS:
Website: sifly.co
Q12 Specs: sifly.co/q12.html
Uncrewed Triple Challenge: michiganbusiness.org/uncrewed-triple-challenge
Previous Record Info: thenationalnews.com/uae/transport/2021/12/04/delivery-drone-network-edges-closer-as-uae-firm-sets-world-record
📧 CONTACT:
For media inquiries: media@sifly.co
For product information: hello@sifly.co
ABOUT SIFLY:
SiFly is a Silicon Valley-based drone manufacturer revolutionizing long-endurance, autonomous rotorcraft. Recently emerging from stealth mode, we're making the unreachable reachable with drone technology that delivers helicopter capability at drone prices.
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Here's why the Q12 is turning heads:
Unmatched Coverage & Speed: Imagine covering over 300 square miles with an astonishing 4 to 5-minute response time! [00:31]
Cost-Effective Operations: Significantly lower your cost per square mile compared to traditional drone operations. [00:31]
Extended Performance: Hear directly from professionals who are excited about its long battery life and potential to revolutionize their Drone First Responder (DFR) programs, replacing docks. [00:52]
Could this be the future of aerial support for law enforcement and public safety? Watch now to find out!
Partnering closely with Weber County Search & Rescue, our SiFly Q12 drone delivered uninterrupted overwatch for the entire 90-minute training scenario—finishing strong with battery life to spare.
In lifesaving missions, endurance isn’t just important—it’s essential. Every extra minute airborne can mean another life saved.
#HoursNotMinutes #SiFly #BVLOS #Drones #PublicSafety #SAR
You're watching SiFly’s patented multi-rotor technology redefine what’s possible. In this 47-second timelapse, we compress two hours of continuous hover—on a single battery—showcasing endurance that unlocks new mission capabilities.
🔹 Helicopter-level performance at a fraction of the cost
🔹 More time in the air = more data, greater efficiency
🔹 2-hour hover | 3-hour forward flight on a single charge
From crop surveys to search and rescue, SiFly drones deliver long-range endurance that transforms operations. With patented rotor innovations, torque-rotor technology, and noise-reduction breakthroughs, we’re setting a new industry standard.
Reclaiming the skies. This is just the beginning. Stay tuned.
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At SiFly, we agree. That’s why for years we have been focused on not building another drone.
We are reimagining the rotorcraft itself with long endurance, NDAA compliant drones:
-4X More Flight Endurance. 2 hrs of hover and even more in forward flight.
-10X Farther Range. 90 miles.
-Cloud-Connected. 5G Ready. AI Onboard.
-All-Electric. No Compromises.
This is beyond drones. This is the Rotorcraft Reborn.
Check us out at our website sifly.co/. Email us at hello@sifly.co for more information.
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