BlueBird Aero Systems’ 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 multirotor drones. 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 up to 40kg of payload, including stabilized EO and IR gimbals, and photogrammetric, multi-spectral or radiometric mapping cameras. Dual redundant datalinks and GPS anti-jamming allow it to maintain mission continuity even in highly contested environments.
The ThunderB-VTOL features low acoustic, visual, thermal and radar signatures, making it ideal for covert operations. It is highly suited to a wide range of demanding missions, including ISTAR, border protection, artillery support, search and rescue, and more.
Specifications:
| MTOW: | 45 kg |
| Endurance: | Up to 12 hrs |
| Comms Range: | Up to 150 km |
| Max Speed: | 120 km/h (65 kts) |
| Payload Capacity: | 4 - 8 kg |
