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Ascent AeroSystems, a leader in compact, rugged coaxial unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), is presenting its full product line at Land Forces 2024.
Attendees visiting booth G084 in the USA Partnership Pavilion will get an in-depth look at Ascent’s rugged, all-weather UAVs designed for defense, public safety, and industrial applications.
“The NX30 and DIU Blue sUAS-approved Spirit are the most flexible multi-role Group 1 UAS/UAV platforms available,” said Paul Fermo, vice president of business development for Ascent AeroSystems. “Built using our proven coaxial rotor technology and a unique cylindrical airframe, our aircraft-grade platforms deliver unmatched modularity for easy integration of multiple payloads.”
Coaxial Design Delivers Superior Versatility
Ascent’s UAVs offer significant advantages over traditional multirotor systems, excelling in flight time, payload capacity, and performance in harsh environments. Features include reduced noise, multiple deployment methods, and ease of ground handling. The modular design allows operators to easily update payloads and software, minimizing obsolescence and avoiding vendor lock-in.
Spirit: DIU Blue UAS-Certified
The Spirit UAV is a versatile, rugged system ideal for missions ranging from surveillance to kinetic payload delivery. Available in one- or two-battery configurations, the Spirit has up to 58 minutes of endurance, or 32 minutes with maximum payload, a top speed of >60 mph (100 kph) and Class 8 wind resistance (40+ mph) making it a reliable tool in virtually any weather condition. Learn more >>
NX30: Backpack-Portable Medium Lift UAV
Thought to be the only backpack-portable VTOL system optimized for medium lift, longer endurance missions with payloads up to 15.7 pounds (6.9 kg), the NX30 offers the performance and reliability necessary to support even the most complex missions. With a maximum take-off weight of 30 pounds, the radio agnostic NX30 can be configured with one or two batteries, has up to 65-minute endurance depending on payload, a maximum speed of >60 mph (100 kph), Class 8 wind resistance (40+ mph), and a maximum operating altitude of 14,600 feet MSL. Learn more >>
The Ascent family of UAVs is produced at scale at Robinson Helicopter Company’s vertically integrated manufacturing facility in Torrance, California.
“The laws of aerodynamics and the laws of physics favor coaxial UAS/UAVs over other VTOL configurations,” Ascent AeroSystems cofounder and CEO Peter Fuchs stated. “It’s not marketing; it’s science.”
Visit Ascent AeroSystems at stand G084 at Land Forces 2024 in Melbourne, September 11–13, 2024, to explore their full range of UAVs.
