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Edge Autonomy

Long-Endurance Fixed-Wing & Hybrid VTOL UAVs | UAV Payload Camera Systems | Power Systems

831 Buckley Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 United States of America Regional Offices
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Edge Autonomy is a leading developer of state-of-the-art unmanned and autonomous aircraft solutions, including long endurance fixed-wing UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) airframes, advanced gimbal payloads, and continuous power systems.

With over 34 years of experience, we provide our cutting-edge technology to a wide range of civilian and military clients, including the United States Department of Defense and federal agencies, allied governments, academic and research institutions, and commercial entities.

Fixed-Wing UAS

Long endurance fixed-wing UAVs for civil and defense applications

unmanned and autonomous aircraft solutions

Our non-ITAR autonomous UAS (unmanned aerial systems) are highly modular and can be easily adapted to a range of military, civilian and commercial requirements.

Equipped with state-of-the-art EO/IR gimbals, the versatile long-endurance fixed-wing UAVs are ideal for a wide variety of applications, including ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance), search and rescue, border patrol, and inspection and monitoring.

VXE30 ISR UAV

VXE30 VTOL

  • Group 2 / NATO Class I proven VTOL ISR platform
  • 8+ hours flight endurance
  • 160 km range

Penguin-C long range unmanned aircraft

Penguin C MK 2

  • Group 2 / Group 3 / NATO Class I catapult-launched fixed-wing UAS
  • 20+ hours flight endurance
  • 180 km range

Penguin-C VTOL fixed wing drone

Penguin C MK 2.5 VTOL

  • Group 3 / NATO Class I hybrid VTOL fixed-wing drone
  • 12+ hours flight endurance
  • 180 km range

Specification Comparison

VXE30 VTOL Penguin C Mk 2 Penguin C Mk 2.5 VTOL
Wingspan 4.9m (16 ft) 3.9m (12.8 ft) 4.12m (13.5 ft)
MTOW 20 kg (44 lbs) 25 kg (55 lbs) 41 kg (90.39 lbs)
Flight Ceiling 4572m (15000 ft) 5000m (16400 ft) 5000m (16400 ft)
Flight Endurance 8+ hrs 20+ hrs 12+ hrs
Comms Range Up to 160 km Up to 180 km Up to 180 km
Speed 30+ kts cruise
50+ kts max		 40+ kts cruise
60+ kts max		 45+ kts cruise
65+ kts max

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Unmanned Aircraft & Airframe Solutions

Penguin B Semi-Integrated Airframe

Highly configurable fixed-wing UAV with wide range of options

modular UAS

Penguin B

  • Highly configurable fixed-wing airframe with different configurable take-off options
  • Up to 20+ hours of endurance with fuel injected engine

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Octopus ISR Systems

Octopus ISR Systems’ advanced small size payload cameras

Unmatched in capabilities in the smallest possible size and weight

Electro Optical payloads for UAVOur Octopus ISR Systems division develops advanced optronic surveillance payloads for UAVs and unmanned systems. The non-ITAR UAV camera gimbals are engineered with a low SWaP (size, weight and power) profile and are fully ruggedized to withstand the rigors of the harshest operating environments.

Octopus ISR Systems offers exceptional target detection capabilities with up to 30x optical zoom at Full HD quality, and up to 90x optical zoom at SD quality for even closer views.

All our EO/IR gimbals feature built-in high-performance video processing, enabling a range of useful features including target tracking, video stabilization, roll correction, and digital zoom.

UAV camera gimbalE95

1080p FHD at 30FPS

2x electro-optical CMOS sensors

2x thermal LWIR sensors

⌀ 95 mm x 134, mm (3.80 in x 5.30 in)

560 g / 1.25 lb

UAV EO IR gimbal payload for UAVsE140LC

720p HD at 30FPS

1x electro-optical CMOS sensor

1x thermal LWIR sensor

⌀ 140 mm x 195 mm (5.51 in x 7.70 in)

1.27 kg / 2.80 lb

stabilized gimbal payloadE140Z G2

1080p FHD at 30FPS

1x electro-optical CMOS sensor

1x thermal LWIR sensor

⌀ 140 mm x 189 mm (5.51 in x 7.44 in)

1.40 kg / 3.08 lb

UAS EO payloadE175

720p HD at 30FPS

1x electro-optical CMOS sensor

1x thermal MWIR sensor

⌀ 175 mm x 220 mm (6.88 in x 8.66 in)

2.60 kg / 5.73 lb

EO payloadE180 / E180MG

2160p 4K at 30FPS

1x electro-optical CMOS sensor

1x thermal MWIR sensor

⌀ 180 mm x 227 mm (7.10 in x 8.90 in)

180MG: 3.25kg / 7.16lb or 180: 3.75kg / 8.10lb

Specification Comparison

E95 E140LC E140Z G2 E175 E180MG
EO 1920×1080p 1280×720p 1920×1080p 1280×720p 3840×2160p
hFOV for EO 59.9° – 7.1° 62.9° – 2.2° 63.7° – 2.3° 62.9° – 2.2° 56.6° – 2.2°
vFOV for EO 36.6° – 4.0° 37.9° – 1.3° 37.9° – 1.3° 37.9° – 1.3° 34.0° – 2.0°
Max EO Optical Zoom 20x (1080p)
45x (480p)		 30x (720p)
45x (480p)		 30x (1080p)
67x (480p)		 30x (720p)
45x (480p)		 20x (2160p)
90x (480p)
4x Digital Zoom for EO ✔️ ✔️ – ✔️ ✔️
IR LWIR 640x512p LWIR 640x512p LWIR 640x512p MWIR 640x512p MWIR 640x512p
hFOV for IR 12.5° or 31.8° 25° 43.3° – 8.2° 26.8° – 2.0° 30.9° – 6.7°
vFOV for IR 26° or 9.9° 18.9° 26.3° – 2.0° 21.5° – 1.6° 21.7° – 1.6°
IR Optical Zoom – – 5x 15x 15x
Thermal Imager Digital Zoom 4x 4x – 4x 4x
Moving Target Indicator ✔️ – ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Automatic Object Tracking ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Laser Rangefinder – – – ✔️ ✔️
Laser Pointer ✔️ – ✔️ ✔️ ✔️

More information: Octopus ISR payload camera systems >

Power Systems

Discover the Power of Edge Autonomy’s Unique Rugged Power Solutions – Built to Last!

When it comes to powering critical systems, you need a solution you can count on – and that’s exactly what Edge Autonomy’s rugged power solutions provide.

Unlike other fuel cells on the market, our proprietary microtubular design offers built-in redundancy, ensuring that your system will continue to produce the power you need, no matter what challenges you face. Discover the reliability and durability of Edge Autonomy’s innovative power solutions today.

continuous power systems

uav power systems

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Products

Penguin C Mk2.5 VTOL UAS

Group 3 / NATO Class I UAS with long endurance, long-range, low logistical footprint

Penguin C Mk2 Fixed-Wing UAS

Catapult launched up to 25 hour endurance UAS

Penguin B Small UAV Airframe

Highly configurable fixed-wing UAV with wide range of options

Octopus ISR E175 multiple application payload camera

UAS EO/IR payload for long-range target detection

VXE30 VTOL UAS

Fully autonomous hybrid VTOL UAS for long-endurance ISR

Endurance Power System

Critical continuous power for long-term and remote deployments

Performer Power System

Battery tender system for UAVs

Octopus ISR E140LC multiple application payload camera

UAV EO/IR gimbal for long-range imaging

Octopus ISR E95 multiple application payload camera

UAV camera gimbal with two EO and two LWIR sensors

Octopus ISR E140Z G2 multiple application payload camera

UAS EO/IR payload with leading LWIR performance

Articles

Latest
Combining Batteries & Fuel Cell Technology to Enhance Long-Range UAS Operations

Edge Autonomy is enhancing UAS capabilities by combining advanced batteries with its innovative MT-SOFC fuel cell technology, offering endurance, stealth, and operational flexibility for evolving mission demands

Jan 13, 2025
Lightweight Tactical Drone System Reconfigured

Edge Autonomy and Safran have unveiled a new configuration of the Penguin lightweight tactical drone system able to address multiple missions through a simultaneous dual payload capability

Jun 21, 2024
Performance Enhancement to Edge Autonomy’s VXE30 Stalker UAS

A series of subsystem upgrades, called the "Havoc" configuration, have doubled the flight endurance and payload capacity of the base VXE30 Stalker system

May 07, 2024
Sentient’s ViDAR Integrated onto Edge Autonomy’s VXE30 UAS

The VXE30, when coupled with Sentient’s ViDAR, provides a passive, wide area search capability, enabling it to serve a myriad of maritime operations

Aug 30, 2023
Edge Autonomy to Expand Production

Edge Autonomy is establishing a new manufacturing facility to increase production capacity, facilitate support to local customers, and contribute to the technological and economic growth of northern Alabama

Jul 28, 2023
Long-Endurance Fixed-Wing & Hybrid VTOL UAVs

Edge Autonomy's advanced UAV solutions are the systems of choice for a wide range of civilian and military clients, including the United States Department of Defense

Mar 30, 2023
Edge Autonomy Appoints New Chief HR Officer

Jennifer Hagerty will oversee diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and related Human Resources activities

Jan 30, 2023
Edge Autonomy Announces New Chief Technology Officer

Veteran aerospace technologist Allen Gardner joins unmanned and autonomous technology developer Edge Autonomy

Jan 19, 2023
Edge Autonomy Acquires Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology Company 

Adaptive Energy's lightweight, energy dense Solid Oxide Fuel Cells have been integrated as critical technology in Edge Autonomy's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) platforms for over 10 years

Aug 15, 2022
Penguin C Mk2 VTOL UAV Unveiled

Edge Autonomy has confirmed that its Penguin C Mk2 Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) long-endurance UAS (unmanned aerial system) is...

Aug 17, 2021
New Long-Endurance VTOL Drone Released

Edge Autonomy has announced the launch of the Penguin B VTOL, a long-endurance drone for commercial, military and academic applications...

Jun 30, 2021
Pneumatic Drone Catapults Upgraded

Edge Autonomy has released upgraded versions of the company’s portable pneumatic catapult systems for UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles). The catapults...

Apr 22, 2021
Penguin C Mk 2 Tactical UAS Unveiled

Edge Autonomy has launched an upgraded version of its Penguin C small tactical UAS (unmanned aerial system). The Mk 2...

Nov 03, 2020
Regional Offices & Locations
Edge Autonomy Headquarters United States of America 831 Buckley Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 +1.805.544.0932 Contact Website
Ann Arbor, MI (Adaptive Energy) Support Office United States of America 5500 S State Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Website
Bend, OR, Support Office United States of America 2777 Lolo Dr, # 130, Bend, OR 97703, USA Website
Herndon, VA, Support Office United States of America Herndon, VA 2411 Dulles Corner Park, #450, Herndon, VA 20171 Website
Europe Support Office Latvia Jaunbridagi 1, Marupe, Latvia, LV-1073 Website