Long-Endurance Fixed-Wing UAV | Hybrid VTOL UAS

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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

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 VTOL

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

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 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

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’ advanced small size payload cameras

Unmatched in capabilities in the smallest possible size and weight

Our 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.

E95

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

E140LC

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

E140Z 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

E175

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

E180 / 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	✔️	–	✔️	✔️	✔️

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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.