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Introducing Stork VTOL

Delivery,
reimagined.

100 km autonomous range. Vertical takeoff. Fixed-wing efficiency. The Stork VTOL is the long-range delivery drone built for the real world.

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Stork VTOL

Delivery, reimagined.

100 km autonomous range. Vertical takeoff. Fixed-wing efficiency.

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100 km
Autonomous Range
4K/60fps
Camera System
Sub-3 kg
All-Up Weight
From $4,995
Starting Price

Traditional delivery fails where it matters most.

Helicopters cost $2,000+ per flight hour. Roads don't reach remote clinics, island communities, or disaster zones. Commercial delivery drones start at $20,000 \u2014 if you can even buy one.

$2,000+
Helicopter flight hour
Prohibitive for routine delivery
$20K–$100K
Commercial drone platforms
Built for enterprise budgets
0 roads
To remote communities
30% of the world is inaccessible

The Aircraft

Stork VTOL.

A V-tail pusher quadplane. Four lift motors for vertical flight. One pusher for efficient cruise. 1,620mm of wingspan engineered for distance.

1,620mm WingspanV-Tail Pusher4+1 QuadPlaneSelig S3021 Airfoil31 dm² Wing AreaLW-PLA + CarbonSub-3 kg AUWDJI O3 Camera

Numbers that speak for themselves.

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Engineered for the mission.

QuadPlane VTOL

4+1 Hybrid Flight System

Four lift motors for vertical takeoff and landing. One pusher motor for efficient cruise. Seamless transition between hover and fixed-wing flight — no runway required, anywhere.

1,620mm wingspanSelig S3021 airfoilV-tail configuration31 dm² wing area

DJI O3 Air Unit

4K Cinema-Grade Camera

1/1.7" CMOS sensor captures 4K at 60fps with 155° ultra-wide FOV. RockSteady stabilization and 10 km digital transmission ensure crystal-clear footage on every mission.

4K/60fps recording155° ultra-wide FOV10 km HD transmissionRockSteady EIS

4G LTE Telemetry

Beyond Visual Line of Sight

Raspberry Pi Zero 2W paired with a Huawei E3372 LTE modem delivers real-time telemetry and command over cellular networks. Fly autonomous missions from anywhere with cell coverage.

Real-time MAVLinkQGroundControl compatibleCellular coverage rangeAutonomous waypoints

Custom Li-Ion Power

Samsung 50E 4S4P Pack

16 Samsung INR21700-50E cells in a 4S4P configuration deliver 288 Wh of energy in a hand-built, spot-welded pack with integrated BMS. Optimized for maximum endurance.

288 Wh capacity20,000 mAh39.2A continuous~1,200g pack weight

You're buying the month, not the parts.

Every Stork takes 160+ hours of expert craftsmanship. From printing to flight testing, we build it like our own aircraft \u2014 because it is.

1
3D Print
LW-PLA airframe
2
Assemble
Carbon + structure
3
Wire
Electronics + power
4
Configure
ArduPilot setup
5
Flight Test
Maiden + trim
6
Verify
Log analysis
7
Ship
Worldwide delivery
160+
Hours of labor
$1,033
In parts alone
4 weeks
Build timeline

Same capability. Fraction of the price.

PlatformPriceRangePayloadVTOLCameraAutonomous
Stork ExplorerOurs$4,99570–85 km500g✓4K/60✓
Stork OperatorOurs$7,495100+ km200g✓4K/60✓
Stork EnterpriseOurs$12,500100+ km500g✓4K/60✓
FIXAR 007~$20,00060 km2 kg✓Optional✓
ORKID 260$30–50K120 km4 kg✓Optional✓
ElevonX Tango$40–80K100 km5–10 kg✓Optional✓
Autel Dragonfish$99K+45 km2.5 kg✓Multi-sensor✓

Choose your mission profile.

Explorer

$4,995

Perfect first delivery drone. Payload-optimized 4S3P battery for heavier cargo over medium range.

  • Complete ready-to-fly aircraft
  • 4S3P Li-Ion pack (216 Wh)
  • 70–85 km range
  • Up to 500g payload
  • DJI O3 4K camera system
  • ELRS long-range control link
  • ArduPilot autonomous flight
  • 4G LTE telemetry ready
  • Full flight testing & logs
$500 Deposit \u2014 Reserve
Recommended

Operator

$7,495

Maximum range configuration. Built for 100+ km autonomous delivery missions with extended 4S4P battery.

  • Everything in Explorer, plus:
  • 4S4P Li-Ion pack (288 Wh)
  • 100+ km autonomous range
  • 200g payload capacity
  • Samsung 50E premium cells
  • Custom spot-welded pack with BMS
  • Extended range flight testing
  • Mission planning assistance
  • Priority build scheduling
$500 Deposit \u2014 Reserve
Full Suite

Enterprise

$12,500

Complete operational package with ground station, training, and everything needed to launch commercial operations.

  • Everything in Operator, plus:
  • RadioMaster TX16S MK II + ELRS
  • Walksnail Avatar HD FPV system
  • Spare 4S4P battery pack
  • Ground station tablet bundle
  • Operator training program
  • BVLOS mission planning
  • 12-month technical support
  • Regulatory guidance (FAA)
$500 Deposit \u2014 Reserve

How It Works

From deposit to delivery.

1
$500 Deposit
Secures your build slot. Applied toward your total. Paid via Stripe.
2
4-Week Build
160+ hours of printing, assembly, wiring, and calibration. Weekly progress updates.
3
Flight Testing
Full test flight program with ArduPilot log verification. We share the data.
4
Balance & Ship
Pay remaining balance via Stripe, wire transfer, or crypto. Shipped worldwide.

Accepted Payment Methods

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Wire
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Deposit processed securely via Stripe. Balance can be paid via any accepted method before shipping.

Reserve Now \u2014 $500

Built for real-world impact.

Medical & Lab Delivery

Insulin, blood samples, medications, and lab specimens delivered to remote clinics in under 2 hours. Temperature-sensitive cargo stays safe in short flight windows.

2-hour delivery radius

Emergency Response

Deploy critical supplies to disaster zones, flood-isolated communities, or mountain rescue operations. No roads required — just GPS coordinates.

Zero infrastructure needed

Agriculture & Rural

Bridge the last-mile gap for farming communities. Deliver veterinary supplies, soil samples, and small agricultural tools across terrain that trucks can't reach.

100 km rural coverage

Island & Maritime

Connect island communities separated by water. Deliver mail, medications, and critical documents between islands without waiting for ferries or boats.

Over-water capable

Standing on proven foundations.

The Stork isn't built in isolation. It's built on the same engineering principles, components, and open-source autopilot used by the most ambitious drone projects in the world.

ArduPilot

The world's most trusted open-source autopilot. Used in military, commercial, and research drones worldwide.

Selig S3021

An airfoil designed for low-Reynolds-number efficiency. Proven in record-breaking long-range flights.

100 km Record

Vince Hogg flew a 3D-printed VTOL quadplane 100 km on Samsung 50E cells using the same architecture.

Flightony Community

Active builder community with hundreds of Stork aircraft flying. Open knowledge sharing and mutual support.

Questions, answered.

Every Stork is delivered fully assembled, flight-tested, and ready to fly. We hand-build each aircraft over 160+ hours, including 3D printing, carbon fiber assembly, electronics wiring, ArduPilot configuration, and comprehensive flight testing. You receive a complete, proven aircraft with flight logs.

Approximately 4 weeks from deposit to delivery. Each Stork requires 160+ hours of hands-on work including printing (~80 hours), assembly, wiring, calibration, and flight testing. We provide progress updates throughout the build process.

A $500 deposit secures your build slot. The remaining balance is due before shipping. We accept Stripe (credit/debit cards), bank wire transfer, and cryptocurrency (BTC, ETH, USDC). The deposit is applied toward your total.

In the United States, drone operations are regulated by the FAA under Part 107. A Remote Pilot Certificate is required for commercial operations. Registration and operational authorization are typically required. We provide regulatory guidance for your jurisdiction as part of the Enterprise package.

100 km is achievable under optimal conditions: low wind, 4S4P battery (288 Wh), 200g or less payload, and cruise at 54–60 km/h. Conservative estimates show 104 km in moderate conditions, with best-case reaching 130 km. Every aircraft is flight-tested and we provide actual Wh/km logs from test flights.

The LW-PLA airframe is designed for repairability. Minor damage can be fixed with CA glue. For major structural damage, we offer replacement printed parts at cost plus shipping. The Enterprise package includes priority repair support for the first 12 months.

The DJI O3 Air Unit offers superior video quality (4K/60fps, 1/1.7" sensor, 155° FOV) and 10 km digital transmission. It's the best available camera system for a drone of this size. Walksnail Avatar HD is available as an FPV add-on for pilot-view flying in the Enterprise package.

Yes. The STEP files for the payload compartment (205 × 65 × 80mm) can be modified for custom cargo holders, sensor mounts, or release mechanisms. Enterprise customers receive CAD modification support.