Edge 130 is a lightweight hybrid VTOL tricopter for aerial ISR and mapping, combining vertical launch and recovery with efficient fixed-wing cruise. Independent tilt pods and automated thrust-vector control transition the aircraft between hover and forward flight without pilot input. The platform requires no launcher or recovery equipment and provides more than 60 minutes of cruise endurance.
Tool-free payload changes allow operators to switch between the Ocellus-2CP EO/IR system and a three-camera mapping array. Ocellus-2CP provides mechanical and electronic image stabilization, with onboard recording and live video streaming to the ground station. The mapping array captures images from three synchronized cameras for large-area data collection.
AES-256 encrypted radios protect the aircraft’s communications link, with non-ISM frequencies available on request. Visual and infrared navigation beacons assist recovery. The ground control and mission planning system provides pre-programmed or custom mission profiles, direct camera and sensor controls, and sharing of live flight data and imagery.
Specifications:
| Dimensions | 51 × 30 in (130 × 77 cm) |
| Weight | 2.65 lbs (1,200 g) |
| Battery | 86.4 Wh; 6.0 Ah; 14.8 V nominal |
| Cruise Endurance | 60+ minutes* |
| Nominal Cruise Speed | 15 m/s (33 mph) |
| Range | 12.4 miles (20 km) |
| EO Sensor / Video | 64 MP; 67° horizontal FOV; 4K at 30 fps |
| Thermal Sensor | 640 × 512; 32° horizontal FOV |
| Digital Zoom | 6× EO; 3× IR |
| EO/IR Storage | 64 GB microSD |
| Mapping Cameras | 3 × 13 MP CMOS |
| Mapping Capture | 39 MP at up to 5 fps |
| Mapping Image Width / Resolution | 100 m / 1 cm per pixel |
| Mapping Storage | Up to 1 TB |
*Cruise endurance is specified at standard atmospheric pressure.
