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Long-Endurance Fixed-Wing & Hybrid VTOL UAVs | UAV Payload Camera Systems | Power Systems
Redwire is a leading developer of state-of-the-art uncrewed and autonomous aircraft solutions, including long endurance fixed-wing UAV (uncrewed aerial vehicle) airframes, advanced gimbal payloads, and continuous power systems.
The company provides cutting-edge technology to a wide range of civilian and military users, including the United States Department of Defense and federal agencies, allied governments, academic and research institutions, and commercial entities.
Redwire’s non-ITAR autonomous UAS (uncrewed 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 UAS are ideal for a wide variety of applications, including ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance), search and rescue, border patrol, and inspection and monitoring.
Specification Comparison
| Stalker Block 30 | Penguin Mk2X | Penguin Mk2.5 VTOL | |
| Wingspan | 4.9m (16 ft) | 3.3m (10.8 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) | 4000m (13000 ft) | 4000m (13000 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 |
30+ kts cruise 65+ kts max |
More information: Fixed-Wing UAS >
Octopus gimbals offer 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 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.
1080p FHD at 30FPS
2x color EO sensors
2x thermal LWIR sensors
⌀ 95 mm x 135, mm (3.80 in x 5.30 in)
570 g / 1.25 lb
720p HD at 30FPS
1x color EO sensor
1x thermal LWIR sensor
⌀ 140 mm x 195 mm (5.51 in x 7.70 in)
1.27 kg / 2.80 lb
1080p FHD at 30FPS
1x color EO sensor
1x thermal LWIR sensor
⌀ 140 mm x 212 mm (5.51 in x 8.26 in)
1.45 kg / 3.2 lb
1080p HD at 30FPS
1x color EO sensor
1x thermal MWIR sensor
⌀ 140 mm x 212 mm (5.51 in x 8.26 in)
2.20 kg / 4.90 lb
2160p 4K at 30FPS
1x color EO sensor
1x thermal MWIR sensor
⌀ 180 mm x 227 mm (7.10 in x 8.90 in)
E180MG: 3.25kg / 7.16lb or 180: 3.75kg / 8.10lb
Specification Comparison
| E95 | E140LC | E140Z G2 | E180MG | |
| EO | 1920×1080p | 1280×720p | 1920×1080p | 3840×2160p |
| hFOV for EO | 59.9° – 7.1° | 62.9° – 2.2° | 63.7° – 2.3° | 56.6° – 2.2° |
| vFOV for EO | 36.6° – 4.0° | 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) |
20x (2160p) 90x (480p) |
| 4x Digital Zoom for EO | ✔️ | ✔️ | – | ✔️ |
| IR | LWIR 640x512p | LWIR 640x512p | LWIR 640x512p | MWIR 640x512p |
| hFOV for IR | 12.5° or 31.8° | 25° | 43.3° – 8.2° | 30.9° – 6.7° |
| vFOV for IR | 26° or 9.9° | 18.9° | 26.3° – 2.0° | 21.7° – 1.6° |
| IR Optical Zoom | – | – | 5x | 15x |
| Thermal Imager Digital Zoom | 4x | 4x | – | 4x |
| Moving Target Indicator | ✔️ | – | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Automatic Object Tracking | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Laser Rangefinder | – | – | – | ✔️ |
| Laser Pointer | ✔️ | – | ✔️ | ✔️ |
More information: Octopus ISR payload camera systems >
Redwire’s rugged propane-powered fuel cell systems provide reliable off-grid and onboard power for UAV operations where extended endurance and continuous performance are critical.
Designed around the company’s proprietary microtubular architecture, the systems deliver dependable power generation and built-in redundancy in harsh and remote operating environments.
The portfolio includes long-duration power solutions for UAV propulsion, payloads, and battery charging, as well as custom SOFC components and supporting technologies tailored to mission-specific uncrewed system requirements.
More information: Power Systems >
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