BlueBird Aero Systems

BlueBird Aero Systems is a leading developer of field-proven tactical UAS (unmanned aerial systems) that serve a variety of defense, homeland security and civilian roles. The company’s product portfolio has been developed with in-house technology and manufacturing expertise and real-world military experience, and can be tailored to specific customer requirements.

BlueBird’s unique hybrid VTOL UAS and other UAV platforms have been deployed in service of a wide range of demanding missions, with tens of thousands of operational sorties worldwide.

ThunderB-VTOL

Versatile hybrid VTOL fixed-wing UAV with 12-hour endurance

The ThunderB-VTOL is an innovative hybrid UAV that combines the range and endurance advantages of fixed-wing platforms with the maneuverability and small operational footprint of multirotors. With a flight time of up to 12 hours and robust weatherproofing, it can cover large areas in a single sortie, and is ideal for maritime missions as well as operations over land.

Thanks to a modular payload bay and quick-release connectors, the versatile platform can be easily equipped with a wide range of payloads, including stabilized EO and IR gimbals, and photogrammetric, multi-spectral or radiometric mapping cameras. Advanced datalinks and GPS anti-jamming allow it to maintain mission continuity even in highly contested environments.

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WanderB-VTOL

Miniature hybrid VTOL fixed-wing UAS with 1.5 kg payload capacity

WanderB-VTOL is a miniature and rapidly-deployable hybrid VTOL fixed-wing UAV that provides a mission endurance of up to 3 hours and can carry up to 1.5 kg of payload. With a small operational footprint, it can be operated by a two-person crew and can take off and land in confined spaces such as urban rooftops, small clearings, and the decks of naval vessels.

With low acoustic, visual, thermal and radar signatures, the fully electric WanderB-VTOL is ideal for covert operations such as ISTAR and tactical mapping. It features three robust integrated communication links for mission continuity even in highly contested environments.

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WanderB VTOL FC

Hydrogen fuel cell-powered hybrid VTOL UAS with up to 6 hours of mission endurance

The WanderB-FC is a hydrogen fuel cell-powered version of the WanderB-VTOL that extends the platform’s operational endurance to over 6 hours, allowing extended missions and getting more done in a single sortie.

The cutting-edge UAS offers the same high performance as the base platform, with a range of advanced sensors and resilient communication links.

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SpyX

Loitering munitions UAS with up to 2 hours of mission endurance

SpyX is a revolutionary loitering UAS platform that offers up to 2 hours of autonomous mission time and an operational range of 50 km. Designed for precision strikes, it is highly transportable and can be tightly integrated with BlueBird VTOL UAS for the utmost in tactical superiority.

The UAS can be equipped with a range of warheads, including anti-personnel and light vehicle and anti-tank. An advanced dual EO/IR sensor allows operators to lock on to the target or on predefined coordinates. Estimated hit points can be quickly adjusted by moving the crosshair mark, and the system is also equipped with an easy abort protocol.

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BarB-X

Multi role FPV drone platform for real-time ISR and loitering munitions applications

BarB-X is a state-of-the-art FPV drone platform designed for real-time ISR and precision strike missions. The rapidly deployable and backpack-portable platform can be set up and airborne within minutes, delivering unparalleled versatility in dynamic and demanding battlefield environments.

When deployed in loitering munitions mode, BarB-X is suitable for anti-personnel or light vehicle targeting. Utilizing proximity fusing, it delivers up to a 5 meter effective spread radius with a 600g payload for high-impact engagement with efficient fragmentation.

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