FAQS
8 - 12 Weeks. This takes into consideration your configuration and priority.
Currently shipping to customers in North America, Europe, Japan, Australia, Argentina. and as of 2025 via Craftsman & Blacksmith Ltd to UK retailers.
Roughly £80 per day for a continuous 24/7 with basic features
Demo available upon request.
Our battery system is optimized for rapid reusability and frequent flights. Most of our customer flights last around 5 minutes. The battery can support up to 20 minutes of total flight time depending on weather conditions. However, we generally allow for around 15 minutes of operational flight time before the drone returns to charge.
Our most important battery-related metric is total flight time per day. Our system allows our customers to have the Drone flying for up to 8 hours per day if you are performing 10-minute flights every half-hour.
The recharging takes approximately 2x the flight time. For example, after a 5 minute flight, it takes 10 minutes to reach full charge. A 10-minute flight will take 20 minutes to recharge. If the battery is completely depleted, it takes around 30 minutes to fully recharge.
The Drone has a maximum operational radius of ~600 m (1,800 ft). However, coverage depends on what is considered a suitable response time. Covering larger properties takes longer.
Yes. Multiple systems can be deployed and coordinated to extend coverage.
While the system is fully autonomous, most countries require that you have a pilot-in-command (PiC) connected to the system when the Bee is flying. The PiC can be you, your security company or one of the remote piloting services that we partner with. For most of the time the PiC will not have to interact with the Drone, only observe the operations and react in case of an emergency.
The Drone should be installed in an open area with clear sky access, ideally on a flat roof or ground location with about 2 m (6 ft) of clearance around it. The installation location should include access to electrical power (110V or 220V) and internet via an ethernet cable (6 Mbps speed up and down). Internet can be provided via an optional 5G modem or Starlink (not included).
No. The Drone is fully self-charging in the Hub/Hive.
No. The system is designed for fixed-site security and is not intended for moving platforms.
Yes. The system can be integrated with most modern security systems. We support most commercial Video Recording Systems (VRS) that can be configured to display RTSP streams. We also provide a webhook endpoint to trigger events. An open API is also available to connect and integrate.
Yes. Video can be shared with monitoring centers, enabling dispatch of security personnel or authorities.
The Drone acts as a highly visible presence, recording activity and alerting operators in real time.
No. The Drone is not equipped with a speaker or a microphone.
Yes. The Drone is equipped with low-light cameras, and thermal imaging can be added as an optional payload if needed.
We offer a modular camera payload that can have either a single low-light camera or a version that includes an optional thermal camera.
At this time, the Drone/Bee operates from a single Hub/Hive. Additional coverage can be achieved by deploying multiple Hubs/Hives.
Yes, with all applicable drone regulations. Assistance with waivers and licenses is available upon request.
All footage belongs to the customer. You can export or delete data at any time, and choose your preferred storage location. Performance logs are anonymized.
By default, video is stored securely in the cloud, but storage location and retention can be configured based on customer location and needs.
No. The Drone detects people, vehicles, and animals but does not perform facial recognition.
During the lease, Sunflower Labs ensures your drone stays healthy and will replace it as needed.
Operators can use emergency controls (return to base, immediate landing, or motor cut-off). Technical support is also available for assistance.
The system is designed to operate in a wide range of outdoor conditions. See the technical specifications for more details. For extreme environments, specific configurations may apply.
Craftsman & Blacksmith Ltd arrange shipping to the UK and all over the world
The original motion/vibration sensors are no longer developed or sold as standalone products. The focus is on the drone system and integrations with third-party sensors. This allows customers to easily configure and integrate the drone security system with their current security systems.
Yes. Customers with existing pre-orders can contact Sunflower Labs support for a refund.
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