Beyond the Spec Sheet: Executing Precision Live Demos Under Pressure at UMEX 2026

At a trade show assignificant as UMEX, thousands of vendors display technology. But staticdisplays don’t prove operational readiness. At FEDS, we believe the only way totruly demonstrate the capability of autonomous systems is to put them to workin the real world - live, in front of an audience, with zero room for error.
Last week at UMEX 2026,our flight operations team did exactly that.

We conducted live demonstrations of two ofthe most advanced drone platforms: the Quantum Systems Trinity Pro and the DJIFlyCart 100. Our successful execution of these missions highlighted not justthe hardware, but the critical human skill required to deploy them effectively.

The Art of theFlawless Flight

A live demo environment is notoriouslydifficult. RF interference is high, timelines are tight, and the pressure isimmense. Yet, over the course of the event, the FEDS piloting team executedthese complex missions without a single technical issue or operational hiccup.

The flawless execution wasn’t luck or coincidence; itwas the result of rigorous training, meticulous mission planning, and the deepexperience our operators bring to the field every day. For our clients, this isproof that when we take on a complex project, we deliver results reliably,regardless of the environment.

Mission 1: Precision Surveying with the Trinity Pro

The first challenge was demonstratinghigh-precision aerial surveying. Using the Quantum Systems Trinity Pro, ourteam conducted a live survey of the demo area.

With a crowd and radio interference fromother autonomous systems on-site, the environment was challenging, but theaircraft held its line against the wind, proving it can handle gusts up to 18m/s. The team masterfully handled the transitions, pushing the aircraft to itsoptimal cruise speed of 17 m/s to capture imagery with a ground resolution of1.88 cm/px. It was a textbook example of the fast area documentation we supplyto the construction and energy sectors daily.

Mission 2: Heavy-Lift Logistics with the FlyCart 100

The second mission shifted focus from data to sheer power. We needed todemonstrate the heavy-lift logistics capabilities of the massive DJI FlyCart100.

Success in heavy lift starts before takeoff. Our team executed a strictprotocol, completing the pre-flight checklist and securing arms and batteriesbefore climbing to 20 meters for the pickup. The pilot actively controlled thehook opening via the controller, lifted the load gradually, and navigated theflight corridor with a swinging payload.

The flight demonstrated the immensepotential for real-world applications in disaster relief, cargo delivery, andindustrial supply chain support. Flying a heavy drone with a heavy payloadinfront of a crowd requires a lot of skill and our team showcased exactly thatat the demo at UMEX and Managing the inertia of a heavy payload near a liveaudience leaves no margin for error.

The FEDS Advantage

The hardware at UMEX was impressive, but the true showcase was the operationalexpertise that brought it to life. The flawless execution of these demos is amicrocosm of what FEDS Group does: we take the world's best unmanned technologyand apply the skilled personnel needed to turn it into a reliable operationalreality for our clients.

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