# Skyfront

> Skyfront designs and manufactures long-endurance hybrid gas-electric multirotor drones for industrial, scientific, and defense applications. Our flagship Perimeter 8 holds the multicopter endurance record at 13 hours, 4 minutes.

Skyfront is headquartered in Redwood City, California, USA. Our drones use a small onboard gasoline generator to recharge an electric battery in flight, achieving flight times far beyond what conventional battery-only drones can sustain. Typical missions include LiDAR surveying, magnetometer surveys for mining and UXO detection, long-range ISR/surveillance, and scientific research. Sales contact: +1 (831) 704-5414.

## Products

- [Perimeter 8 Hybrid Drone](https://skyfront.com/perimeter-8): Hybrid gas-electric octocopter UAS. Up to 8+ hours of flight time. Used for surveillance, magnetometer surveys, and LiDAR mapping. Starting at $49,900 USD.
- [MagniPhy](https://skyfront.com/magniphy): Drone-mounted magnetometer system for surveying, mineral prospecting, locating orphaned wellheads, and detecting landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO). Starting at $49,000 USD.
- [Payloads](https://skyfront.com/payloads): Magnetometers, visual cameras, multispectral cameras, and LiDAR sensors integrated on the Perimeter platform.
- [Radios](https://skyfront.com/radios): Long-range datalink and command-and-control radios qualified for the Perimeter platform.
- [Accessories](https://skyfront.com/accessories): Ground station equipment, batteries, fuel handling, and field accessories for Skyfront drones.

## Solutions

- [Landmine, IED, and UXO Detection](https://skyfront.com/solutions/landmine-ied-and-uxo-detection): Long-endurance hybrid drones equipped with magnetometers for humanitarian demining and military counter-IED operations.
- [Magnetometry for Mining and Resource Exploration](https://skyfront.com/solutions/magnetometry-for-mining-and-resource-exploration): Aerial magnetic surveys for mining, oil wellhead detection, and geophysical resource exploration.
- [Drone LiDAR Surveying](https://skyfront.com/solutions/drone-lidar-surveying): Long-endurance hybrid drones with high payload capacity for aerial LiDAR surveys.
- [Surveillance and Security](https://skyfront.com/solutions/surveillance-and-security): Hybrid drones for long-range ISR missions with visual and infrared zoom cameras.
- [Drone-Powered Agriculture](https://skyfront.com/solutions/drone-powered-agriculture): Multispectral and visual sensing for precision agriculture over large acreage.
- [Science and Research](https://skyfront.com/solutions/science-and-research): Configurable drone platform for atmospheric, environmental, and academic research missions.

## Company

- [About Skyfront](https://skyfront.com/company): Company background, team, and mission. Skyfront is the manufacturer of long-endurance hybrid electric multirotor drones.
- [Integration Services](https://skyfront.com/integration): Custom engineering and integration services to adapt the Perimeter platform to specialized long-range missions.
- [FAQ](https://skyfront.com/faq): Frequently asked questions about Skyfront's uncrewed aerial vehicles, including pricing, lead times, payloads, and operating procedures.
- [Contact](https://skyfront.com/contact): Sales contact form and address. Phone +1 (831) 704-5414.
- [Troy Mestler](https://skyfront.com/authors/troy-mestler): Founder and CEO of Skyfront, inventor of the modern hybrid multirotor drone.

## Learn

- [Hybrid Drone Learning Center](https://skyfront.com/learn): Educational hub explaining hybrid drone technology, operation, and use cases.
- [How do hybrid drones work?](https://skyfront.com/learn/hybrid-drone): Technical explainer on how a gasoline generator and electric battery combine to extend multirotor flight time.

## Optional

- [Blog](https://skyfront.com/blog): Long-form articles on hybrid drone technology, operations, and industry topics.
- [How Skyfront Set the Drone Endurance Record: 13 Hours, 4 Minutes](https://skyfront.com/blog/the-long-endurance-drone-journey): The story behind the world's longest multicopter drone flight on a Perimeter 8.
- [Total Cost of Ownership: Hybrid vs. Battery](https://skyfront.com/blog/total-cost-of-ownership-hybrid-drone-vs-battery-drone): Operational cost comparison between hybrid gas-powered drones and electric drones.
- [Press](https://skyfront.com/press): Press releases, media coverage, and real-world use case stories.