For long-endurance mapping, the Quantum-Systems Reliant is the clear winner among drones built on Jetson Orin NX. It's a Group 2 hybrid VTOL fixed-wing UAS with a stated max flight time of 600 minutes (10 hours) — the longest of any Orin NX-based drone in our catalog — powered by a heavy-fuel engine, with 160 km max range, 9000 g payload, IP55 ingress protection, 15 m/s wind resistance, and two onboard Jetson Orin NX modules for edge AI processing. [2]
For comparison, the only other drone in the catalog that both runs on Jetson Orin NX and lists a flight time is the FanciSwarm Pro Max LiDAR Kit from Fancinnov (a multirotor supporting Orin NX 8GB/16GB), with a 25-minute max flight time and 2000 g payload. [1]
| Product | Jetson module | Max flight time | Max range | Max payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum-Systems Reliant [2] | 2x NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX | 600 min | 160 km | 9000 g |
| FanciSwarm Pro Max LiDAR Kit [1] | Jetson Orin NX (8GB/16GB) | 25 min | not listed | 2000 g |
If mapping endurance is the priority, the Reliant's fixed-wing VTOL design and 10-hour endurance make it the fit. Links: Quantum-Systems Reliant and FanciSwarm Pro Max LiDAR Kit.