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BlueBird Aero Systems

Tactical Hybrid VTOL UAS & Loitering Systems for Multi-Domain Operations

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

BlueBird Aero Systems ThunderB-VTOL UAS

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.

Learn more: ThunderB-VTOL UAV

WanderB-VTOL

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

BlueBird Aero Systems WanderB-VTOL

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.

Learn more: WanderB-VTOL UAS

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.

Learn more: WanderB-FC VTOL UAS

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.

BarB-X

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

BlueBird Aero Systems BarB-x FPV Drone

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.

Applications

ISTAR

All BlueBird UAS are designed to handle short- and long-range ISTAR missions, with a variety of swappable payloads and low acoustic, visual, thermal and RCS signatures for covert operations.

BlueBird Aero Systems ISTAR

Mapping on Demand

Delivering near real-time 3D autonomous mapping across wide areas, BlueBird UAS support both defense and civil operations with high-resolution data outputs for rapid analysis and decision-making.

Mapping-on-Demand

Border Monitoring

Providing long mission endurances and extended range, BlueBird UAS enable effective 24/7 monitoring of land and sea borders and interception of illicit activities such as terrorism and smuggling.

BlueBird Aero Systems Border Monitoring

Convoy & Force Protection

BlueBird UAS utilize cutting-edge payloads and resilient communications to provide protection for forces on the move, with effective monitoring, surveillance and Location Transmitting Unit (LTU) indication for each convoy vehicle.

BlueBird AeroSystems Convoy and Force Protection

Maritime Operations

BlueBird VTOL UAVs are ideal for naval and maritime applications such as anti-piracy, anti-smuggling and port security, with robust weather protection and the ability to be deployed rapidly from ship decks.

BlueBird Aero Systems Maritime Operations

Law Enforcement

Providing an eye-in-the-sky capability that can be rapidly deployed in urban environments, BlueBird UAS are ideal for law enforcement operations, including suspect tracking, riot response, and counter-terrorism.

BlueBird Aero Systems Law Enforcement

Artillery Target Acquisition

BlueBird UAS support effective artillery fire by locating targets and transferring their coordinates to the firing unit, shortening sensor-to-shooter cycles and reducing risk to defense forces.

BlueBird Aero Systems Artillery Target Acquisition

Search And Rescue

BlueBird’s long-endurance drone platforms enable search and rescue personnel to cover vast areas in severe weather and extreme terrain, providing reliable visual and thermal imaging as well as deploying life-saving supplies.

Blue Bird Aero Systems Search and Rescue

Infrastructure Protection

With high-resolution daytime and night-time imaging payloads, BlueBird UAS provide the round-the-clock security required to protect strategic local, regional and national assets such as pipelines and power grids.

BlueBird Aero Systems Infrastructure Protection

Disaster Management

BlueBird UAS provide first responders and emergency teams with the intelligence required for monitoring, damage assessment, and lifesaving, with enhanced data integration for improved inter-agency collaboration.

BlueBird Aero Systems Disaster Response

Products

SpyX

Loitering munitions UAS with up to 2 hours of mission endurance

BarB-X

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

WanderB-VTOL

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

WanderB-VTOL FC

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

ThunderB-VTOL

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

Articles

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BlueBird Aero Systems & BlueAero Group Launch Strategic Collaboration in Poland

Strategic partnership combines BlueBird Aero Systems’ UAS expertise with BlueAero Group’s regional insight to support Poland’s accelerating defense modernization and unmanned capabilities expansion

Jun 08, 2026
BlueBird Aero Systems Signs Korea UAS Production MOU

BlueBird Aero Systems has signed an MOU with DSHT to explore a technology transfer program for the local production of advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems in Korea, aligned with evolving defense needs

Apr 30, 2026
Advanced Tactical Hybrid VTOL UAS & Loitering Systems

BlueBird Aero Systems' UAS have been proven worldwide through tens of thousands of operational sorties

Mar 26, 2026
Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Powered VTOL UAV Introduced

BlueBird Aero Systems introduces the WanderB-VTOL Mini-UAS, built for rapid deployment in any environment and powered by new PEW Fuel-Cell Technology

Feb 18, 2025
Largest Ever Delivery of VTOL UAVs Completed

BlueBird Aero Systems has delivered a hundred of its WanderB-VTOL UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) to an unspecified customer in Europe....

Jun 21, 2021
BlueBird To Supply SpyLite Mini-UAV Systems to Chilean Army

BlueBird Aero Systems – a leader in the design, development and production of Micro, Mini and Small tactical UAS and...

Apr 05, 2013
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