FAQ - How It Works

Who is Marcus UAV?

Marcus UAV Corp is located in Colombus, GA; We are an unmanned systems development firm. We specialize in
UAV development, sales and service. Our skilled employees have paved the way for becoming an industry leader in UAV systems.

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What skills are necessary to operate the UAV?

For starters, Radio Control experience will be essential. Controlling a hobbyist RC aircraft in the past will be of great value. If you do not have any RC expereince we suggest you start with a trainer aircraft such as the Easy Glider.

Some good beginner tutorials can be found at http://www.wattflyer.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=7. Another great place to get information on anything related to RC flying is RCgroups.com.

How is the UAV operated?

The Marcus Zephyr is an electric powered flying wing that is flown autonomously through it's own onboard autopilot system. Infrared sensors detect the differance of temperature between the earth and the atmosphere to lock on to the horizon, this is how it is stabalised. GPS navigation is used to guide the aircraft to it's destination. The UAV is landed using the included manual RC controller, but is stabilized autonomously. Full duplex uplink allows for
in flight PC based programming. Click here for more info...

How many flights can the Marcus Zephyr take?

This will depend on the conditions it's subjected to. The lifespan of a Marcus Zephyr can be 200 plus flights as long as you treat your aircraft with care and learn proper operation techniques. Sufficient RC flying experience will go a long way to ensure many flights.

Can I buy spare parts?

Yes we provide spare parts for everything we offer. You can talk to our support team and find out what part your going to need to buy. If you can't get a part locally, we can sell you addtional parts.

How much payload capacity does the Marcus Zephyr have?

You can strap up to 2 LBS of payload to the aircraft.

Do you offer a warranty?

We will replace any defective parts for the life of your Marcus Zephyr package if misuse is not present.

At what altitude can the Marcus Zephyr fly?

Altitude is limited by battery power and any respective regulations. The radio modem can transmit up to 7 miles.

What is the average speed?

30 MPH.

At what temperatures can the Marcus Zephyr operate?

The Marcus Zephyr can not operate at temperatures lower than -40 F.

What is the maximum wind speed the plane can fly in?

The Marcus Zephyr can fly in winds up to 40 MPH.

Is the Marcus Zephyr really better for taking aerial photography than traditional aircraft?

With rising fuel costs, plane flights are soon becoming a thing of the past for taking aerial photography or conducting surveillance. The Marcus Zephyr can fly in tighter spots and get better close-ups than a traditional
aircraft. The cost per picture taken is much less with the Marcus Zephyr than with traditional aircraft as well.

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