Say hello to the

E400 Mapping Drone

Combining vertical takeoff with fixed wing performance, the E400 is the culmination of what Event 38 has learned over 10+ years in the surveying and mapping industry

Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL)

Take off and land anywhere, no extra launch or recovery equipment needed.

Carry payloads of up to 3lb (1.3kg)

Carry heavier payloads than standard mapping drones or multiple payloads to maximize efficiency. Select from High Resolution RGB, Multispectral, Thermal, or gimbaled EO/IR. Custom payload integrations available.

Efficient fixed-wing flight

Fly at 16 m/s (36 mph) for up to 90 minutes per flight for large coverage.

Fully Automated

Plan a mission in our intuitive ground control software (included with purchase) then start flying with the touch of a button.

Say hello to the E400

Combining vertical takeoff with fixed wing performance; the E400 is the culmination of what Event 38 has learned over 10+ years in the surveying and mapping industry.

Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL)

Take off and land anywhere, no extra launch or recovery equipment needed.

Efficient fixed-wing flight

Fly at 16 m/s (36 mph) for up to 70 minutes per flight for large coverage.

Carry payloads of up to 3lb (1.3kg)

Fully Automated

Plan a mission in our intuitive ground control software (included with purchase) then begin flight with the touch of a button.

Fast, easy swaps and bigger payload.

Never waste time changing payloads again. You can change the E400’s payload in about 30 seconds—no tools or special skills needed—so you can get back in the air faster.

Our team recommends four different specialty cameras that we chose by hand for your E400. Each of them comes with a custom fixture, designed by our engineers, so you can slide it into the payload bay straight out of the box. If you want to use something different, no problem: We can make a specialty fixture for you.

Sony RX1R II
Sony A6100

RX1R II
A6100

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Micasense Rededge-MX
RedEdge-MX Dual

RedEdge-MX
RedEdge-MX Dual

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Multispectral Thermal Visible
Micasense Altum-PT

Altum-PT

More options for better imagery, live video and GPS data.

Because carbon fiber is so light, the E400 can handle a heavier payload than similar drones—70% heavier, in fact. That means you can choose from a wider range of cameras and fixtures:

Specialty cameras for high-resolution photogrammetry or thermal or multispectral imagery.
Live video feed for law enforcement, search and rescue missions, fire patrol and management, and more.
PPK GPS integrated with each payload

Monitor every moment with E38 Ground Control.

Our custom flight software makes it easy to manage missions from the ground. It starts with mission planning. E38 Ground Control can help you plan all your flights and will offer suggestions to maximize your routes.

Before takeoff, the system performs an automated pre-flight check. The E400 does a full scan of all its sensors and systems and alerts you immediately if there’s an issue.

With in-flight monitoring, you always know what’s happening in the air and can change your plan if you encounter something unexpected.

E38 Ground Control is compatible with any Windows laptop, or we can provide an integrated tablet solution. Telemetry and optional video data feeds operate at 900MHz or 2.4 GHz respecitvely, and can be encrypted.

Durable, lightweight carbon fiber body.

A good drone needs to hold up against a rugged service environment. That’s why we made the E400 out of carbon fiber composite. It’s much more durable than foam and stiffer than fiberglass, so it can fly just fine no matter where you go. The E400 can take off from a back road, land in a rainforest clearing, and ride in the back of a truck without sustaining damage.

Military-grade drone technology for easier operation.

In 2019, Event 38 started working with the Air Force’s Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO) to experiment with adding VTOL functionality to our fixed-wing drones. We ran trials with the Air National Guard on a carbon fiber fixed-wing VTOL aircraft. This military-grade drone is now commercially available as the E400.

Proudly made in the United States.

We make every E400 ourselves at our headquarters in Richfield, Ohio. The parts are designed, manufactured, and assembled in the same place, which means tighter quality controls and total visibility of the entire process.

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Drone service providers: Grow your drone business with the E400.

With the E400, you can offer a large range of imagery and data capture options for your customers: high-resolution photogrammetry, live video, and more. Because the E400 supports so many different payloads, you can scale your service offering and grow your business.

Work with you on taking more payloads if you hear a custom requirement
We can provide parts and support more quickly than overseas providers
Customization options, American made and supported

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Specifications

General

Assembled: 118″ Wingspan, 59″ Length (300 x 150cm)
Packed: 36x45x13.5″ Carrying Case Included
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 20lbs (9.3kg)
Useful Payload: 2.9lbs (1.3kg)
Power Source: Battery

Operational

Cruise Speed: 31kts (16m/s)
Standard Flight Time: 90 minutes
Straight Line Flight Distance: 54 miles (86km)
Telemetry Data Range: 5 miles (8km)
Wind: Up to 23kts (12m/s) ground-level wind resistance
Weather: Inadvertent light rain resistance

What’s Included

The E400 VTOL drone.
Rugged tablet ground control system.
A battery and charger.
A carrying case so you can safely transport your drone.

Say hello to the

E400 Mapping Drone

Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL)

Carry payloads of up to 3lb (1.3kg)

Efficient fixed-wing flight

Fully Automated

Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL)

Efficient fixed-wing flight

Carry payloads of up to 3lb (1.3kg)

Fully Automated

Fast, easy swaps and bigger payload.

RX1R II

A6100

RedEdge-MX

RedEdge-MX Dual

Altum-PT

More options for better imagery, live video and GPS data.

Monitor every moment with E38 Ground Control.

Durable, lightweight carbon fiber body.

Military-grade drone technology for easier operation.

Proudly made in the United States.

Drone service providers: Grow your drone business with the E400.

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