Mission Profile & Advantage
- Claw Back Your Hobbs Time: Stop burning expensive aviation fuel while sensors initialize on the tarmac. The PFLite allows your operators to fully boot and run diagnostics on half-million-dollar LiDAR payloads using auxiliary battery power before the pilot engages the starter.
- The "Hot Start" Shield: The PFLite acts as an unyielding firewall. It physically air-gaps your active payload from the violent alternator spike during engine crank, guaranteeing your payload stays locked and safe.
- Zero-Tether Post-Flight: When the skids touch down, kill the engine immediately. The system instantly fails over to auxiliary power. Safely execute mandatory LiDAR static time, mission review, and massive data transfers without burning fuel, dragging heavy EcoFlow/Jackery stations to the flight line, or hunting for hangar extension cords. Shut down anywhere; the payload stays live.
Cross-Platform Rapid Deployment
Engineered specifically for survey teams operating leased or rented airframes. Stop building custom wiring harnesses and DC-DC converters for every aircraft in the fleet.
The PFLite is an airframe-agnostic system. It accepts dirty, unregulated feeds from common survey platforms—including the Bell 206, 407, Robinson R66, and Cessna 172, 182, 206—and automatically sorts the required payload voltages. Utilizing robust plug-and-play connectors, operators can safely migrate a half-million-dollar payload from a helicopter to a fixed-wing in minutes.
Architecture & I/O Specifications
- High-Capacity Throughput: Rated for 30A continuous maximum throughput, easily handling heavy DC-DC step-down loads.
- Instant Active Failover: Dual input capability (10-36Vdc) utilizing advanced ideal diode controllers for microsecond failover from aircraft to battery power.
- Operator I/O Panel: Fully equipped for the flight deck. Features a straight-through aviation feed, dedicated 12V XLR auxiliary output for secondary monitors, and dual 2.1A USBs for flight tablets.
- Precision Adjustable Outputs: Two independent rotary-adjustable channels delivering 6-28Vdc at 12A each, tunable in 0.1V increments for precise payload tolerances.
- Ruggedized Thermal Mass: Housed in a sealed, custom-machined aluminum enclosure engineered for robust passive cooling in volatile cabin temperatures.
The PowerFlow Ecosystem
The PFLite is the cornerstone of ManiWrks' payload protection architecture, optimized for primary single-sensor deployments.
Scaling Operations? For operators running massive, simultaneous payloads (e.g., dual high-res camera arrays paired with heavy LiDAR), our upcoming PFMax (PowerFlow Max) builds upon this core technology. The PFMax introduces 40A per-input handling, hardware-level Soft-Latch safety protocols, and live LCD telemetry command.
Operational Compliance & Liability Notice
RESTRICTED DEPLOYMENT: Strict adherence to ManiWrks Aviation Products Liability limits applies. The PFLite is classified as Ground Support Equipment (GSE) / Cargo. ManiWrks mandates certified A&P mechanic installation for any active airframe power draw. A signed Hold Harmless agreement and documented bench-testing are required prior to live deployment.