13" FPV drones are for very capable heavy lift, ISR, and over all long duration flights, available in lots of configurations and capabilities, these are a workhorse of the modern day.

Overview

When a mission needs more weight, more time in the air, or larger sensors, the 13" is the answer. It keeps the control and handling of an FPV drone but delivers the lifting capacity and endurance normally associated with much larger, more expensive aircraft.

Each Firefly 13" is built to order in the UK, so it can be configured around your payload, range and endurance requirements.

Key Features

5kg+ payload: Heavy lift capability for large sensors, equipment and mission payloads.
Long endurance: Large batteries and efficient propulsion for extended flight times.
Long range ISR: Carries gimbal stabilised IR, thermal and zoom cameras for persistent observation.
Heavy duty construction: Reinforced carbon fibre frame, built for demanding use.
Highly configurable: Power, video, control link and payload options tailored to the mission.
Familiar handling: Pilots trained on smaller FPVs can transition with minimal extra training.
Open firmware: Ardupilot, iNav or Betaflight, configured and tested by us.

Configurations

Option	Choices
Video system	Analog, digital HD
Camera	Standard FPV, low-light, IR / thermal, gimballed payload camera
Control link	ELRS, Crossfire, long range links and others on request
Flight controller	Ardupilot, iNav, Betaflight
Battery	12S Li-ion or LiPo, endurance or high output
Accessories	Camera gimbal, DJI / FPV dropper, GPS, AI tracking module, relay equipment

Typical Specifications


Frame size	13"
Role	Heavy lift, ISR, long duration flight
Payload	5kg+
Flight time	Dependent on payload and battery, endurance configurations available
Firmware	Ardupilot / iNav / Betaflight

Final specifications depend on the configuration selected. Contact us for a confirmed data sheet.

Applications

Persistent ISR: Long duration surveillance with IR and thermal imaging.
Heavy lift: Resupply and delivery of larger payloads.
Communications relay: Carrying mesh radios, repeaters and data links to altitude.
Sensor platform: Testing and deploying larger or specialist sensors.

Add-ons from the Firefly Range

Camera Gimbal: 1, 2 or 3 axis, fitted to any camera.
AI Tracking & Autonomous Flight: Object detection and tracking on-board, working without a ground link.
DJI Dropper System and FPV Dropper System: Servo driven with custom triggers.
Bunker-Link and Ground Station Antenna: Extended control range from a protected location.
DarkLake and MissionLink: Live map, video feeds and secure sharing with stakeholders.

Why Firefly

British designed and built, reducing reliance on a single supply chain.
Built to your requirement, with configuration support from our engineers.
Fully integrated with the Firefly ecosystem of hardware, software and training.
Customisation on request.

Get in Touch

To discuss your requirements, configurations or quantities, email [email protected].