Overview Unmanned Aerial Vehicles / Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAV)
By Technology Editor Last updated: September 2nd, 2023

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles & Systems (UAV, UAS)

professional multirotor drones

Acecore’s Zoe Zetona professional multirotor drone

UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles), also known as drones or RPAS (remotely piloted aircraft systems) are aircraft that can carry out missions without any human operators on board. They may also be referred to as UAS, although this term technically refers to the collective equipment required for the UAV to operate, including the sensors, communications link, GCS (ground control station) as well as the aircraft itself.

UAV Types

Unmanned Helicopters

Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 VTOL UAS

UAV platforms encompass a variety of different designs, which can be split roughly into fixed-wing or rotary. Rotary platforms include quadcopters, hexacopters and other multicopter designs, as well as unmanned helicopters. There are also hybrid VTOL fixed-wing drones that combine the advantages of both types.

UAV Applications and Advantages

UAV Applications

Skyeton’s Raybird 3 long-range UAS

Originally developed for military applications such as ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) and offensive engagements, UAVs are now also used for a wide variety of civilian applications. These include mapping and surveying, precision agriculture, cargo delivery, industrial inspection and monitoring, scientific and environmental research, and much more.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Tango VTOL UAV by ElevonX

UAVs provide a number of advantages over manned aircraft. They are cheaper to operate and quick to deploy, and allow pilots and operators to be removed from harm’s way. Smaller platforms may be able to operate from extremely small footprints and access areas that larger aircraft cannot.

UAV Payloads and Sensors

UAV payloads

HD Air Studio’s Sonda X8 foldable octocopter

UAVs may be equipped with a wide variety of sensors and payloads that enable them to carry out their missions. These include EO/IR (electro-optical/infrared) gimbals, visible and thermal cameras, LiDAR scanners, and chemical sensors. Military UAVs may also carry armaments and specialized payloads such as EW (electronic warfare) systems and SIGINT (signals intelligence) sensors.

UAV Propulsion

Many smaller unmanned aerial platforms are battery-powered. The power-to-weight ratio of batteries diminishes with scale, so larger platforms tend to use internal combustion or jet engines powered by gasoline, diesel or heavy fuels.

Some drone platforms also use hydrogen fuel cells, as well as solar panels which are particularly useful for HAPS (high-altitude pseudo-satellite) and stratospheric aircraft that fly above the clouds.

Unmanned Aerial Systems

Robot Aviation’s SkyRobot™ FX450 Tactical Fixed-Wing UAV

 

UAV Control & Communication

Unmanned aerial vehicles may be directly remotely controlled or operate autonomously. Regardless, unmanned aircraft also require a communications datalink in order to send telemetry data as well as streaming video and other payload data. RF radio links are extremely common, and cellular communications are increasing in use as 4G and 5G coverage extends further around the world. Larger UAVs may use SATCOM (satellite communication), which provides reliable coverage almost anywhere on the planet.

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Trace UAS

Pocket-sized NDAA-compliant nano-drone for aerial reconnaissance

Pocket-sized NDAA-compliant nano-drone for aerial reconnaissance
Trace is a pocket-sized multirotor UAS that provides the capabilities of much larger platforms in a ...
Vesper UAS

Compact NDAA-compliant quadcopter drone for aerial reconnaissance

Compact NDAA-compliant quadcopter drone for aerial reconnaissance
...uadcopter UAS (unmanned aerial system) designed to provide a rapidly deployable and ultra-reliable...
Raybird UAS

Small tactical UAS for long-range reconnaissance missions

Small tactical UAS for long-range reconnaissance missions
...dge fixed-wing unmanned aerial system (UAS) for extended reconnaissance missions. With an unmatched... ......adars and sensors for targeted missions, and a high-resolution aerial camera for detailed...
Sensus M4-E

A high-efficiency, medium-sized multirotor UAV system.

A high-efficiency, medium-sized multirotor UAV system.
......s system can be configured for aerial imaging, surveying, surveillance, and precision...
Sensus M4-H2

A hydrogen-powered, medium-sized multirotor UAV system.

A hydrogen-powered, medium-sized multirotor UAV system.
......ydrogen Fuel Cell suitable for aerial imaging, surveying, surveillance, and precision...
Sensus M4-P

A powerful, medium-sized, modular multirotor COTS/MOTS system.

A powerful, medium-sized, modular multirotor COTS/MOTS system.
The Sensus M4-P is a variant of the rugged Sensus M platform and is a powerful, medium-sized multiro...
Sensus M8-XE

A high-efficiency medium-sized multirotor UAV system with coaxial motors.

A high-efficiency medium-sized multirotor UAV system with coaxial motors.
The Sensus M8-XE is a variant of the Sensus M platform and is a high-efficiency, medium-sized multir...
Sensus M8-XP

A powerful, medium-sized multirotor UAV system with coaxial motors.

A powerful, medium-sized multirotor UAV system with coaxial motors.
The Sensus M8-XP features eight coaxial motors and a dual 6S 16Ah, 22Ah or 25Ah battery pack. It is ...
Sensus L8-XP

A powerful, large-sized multirotor UAV system with coaxial motors.

A powerful, large-sized multirotor UAV system with coaxial motors.
The Sensus L8-XP is a variant of the Sensus L platform featuring eight coaxial motors and a dual 12...
Sensus L4-H2

A large, hydrogen-powered, multirotor UAV.

A large, hydrogen-powered, multirotor UAV.
The Sensus L4-H2 is a variant of the Sensus L platform featuring four motors and an Intelligent Ener...
Sensus L8-XT

A gas turbine-powered, large multirotor UAV system with coaxial motors.

A gas turbine-powered, large multirotor UAV system with coaxial motors.
......000W gas turbine suitable for aerial imaging, surveying, surveillance, or precision...
Sensus L4-E

A high-efficiency, large-sized multirotor UAV system.

A high-efficiency, large-sized multirotor UAV system.
......ultirotor UAV with payloads for aerial imaging, surveying, surveillance, or precision...
RT-2087/ZPX – IFF Mode 5 Transponder

IFF Mode 5 Transponder with Mode S and ADS-B (UAS Groups 1-5)

IFF Mode 5 Transponder with Mode S and ADS-B (UAS Groups 1-5)
RT-2087/ZPX is the world’s lowest-SWaP AIMS Certified Combat ID and Air Traffic Control surveillan...
ZPX-1 IFF Mode 5 Transponder / Receiver

Mode 5 IFF Combined Transponder / Receiver for UAS

Mode 5 IFF Combined Transponder / Receiver for UAS
...quirements for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) operating both in battlefield and civilian controlled...
AR5 Fixed-Wing UAS

Long-range fixed-wing UAS for naval & maritime surveillance

Long-range fixed-wing UAS for naval & maritime surveillance
...SATCOM-enabled unmanned aircraft is capable of BRLOS (beyond radio line of sight) operation with...
AR4 Modular UAS

Lightweight rapidly deployable UAS for ISR and monitoring

Lightweight rapidly deployable UAS for ISR and monitoring
The Tekever AR4 is a lightweight hand-launched and parachute-recovered UAV designed for rapid deploy...
AR3 Long-range VTOL UAV

Long-range maritime surveillance UAV with optional hybrid VTOL capability

Long-range maritime surveillance UAV with optional hybrid VTOL capability
The AR3 is a compact fixed-wing UAS designed for long-range vessel-based maritime and land missions....
X500 Multirotor Drone

Professional-grade drone engineered for exceptional payload capacity and endurance

Professional-grade drone engineered for exceptional payload capacity and endurance
...ings on moving vehicles and vessels....
Black Widow Multirotor UAS

Portable sUAS for short-range ISR & electronic warfare

Portable sUAS for short-range ISR & electronic warfare
The Black Widow is a small multirotor UAS designed to support a variety of tactical defense and gove...
Star-X GP-8000 UAV

Long-range fixed-wing UAV with up to 100 kg payload capacity

Long-range fixed-wing UAV with up to 100 kg payload capacity
The Star-X GP-8000 is a fixed-wing UAV designed for long-range missions such as surveillance and car...
Star-X GP-7000 UAV

Long-range fixed-wing UAV with up to 60 kg payload capacity

Long-range fixed-wing UAV with up to 60 kg payload capacity
The Star-X GP-7000 is a fixed-wing UAV that is ideal for long-range missions such as surveillance an...
Star-X VTOL-7000HP VTOL UAV

Advanced coaxial hybrid VTOL UAV with 80 kg payload capacity

Advanced coaxial hybrid VTOL UAV with 80 kg payload capacity
... the versatile unmanned aircraft can carry a wide range of payloads including industrial- and...
Star-X VTOL-6500HP Pro VTOL UAV

Advanced hybrid VTOL UAV with 40 kg payload capacity

Advanced hybrid VTOL UAV with 40 kg payload capacity
... the versatile unmanned aircraft can be integrated with a range of sensors and equipment, including...
Star-X VTOL-4910HP VTOL UAV

20kg capacity hybrid VTOL UAV for maritime operations

20kg capacity hybrid VTOL UAV for maritime operations
... the versatile unmanned aircraft can be integrated with a range of sensors and equipment, including...
Star-X VTOL-4210HP-Ace VTOL UAV

Advanced hybrid VTOL UAV with 10 kg payload capacity

Advanced hybrid VTOL UAV with 10 kg payload capacity
... the versatile unmanned aircraft can be integrated with a range of sensors and equipment, including...
BVQ418 Multirotor UAV

Portable AI-powered quadcopter drone with 5G connectivity

Portable AI-powered quadcopter drone with 5G connectivity
The BVQ418 is a Class 3 quadcopter UAS featuring a revolutionary combination of AI-powered capabilit...
Aerosonde® Mk. 4.7 Fixed-Wing UAS

Fixed-wing drone with flexible multi-payload capabilities

Fixed-wing drone with flexible multi-payload capabilities
...gh-performance unmanned aircraft designed to withstand challenging operational environments from the...
Aerosonde® Hybrid VTOL UAS Mk. 4.7

Hybrid VTOL UAS with versatile runway-independent operation

Hybrid VTOL UAS with versatile runway-independent operation
...gh-performance unmanned aircraft designed to withstand challenging operational environments from the...
Aerosonde® Mk. 4.8 Fixed Wing UAS

Fixed-wing drone with enhanced carrying capacity and performance

Fixed-wing drone with enhanced carrying capacity and performance
...ultra-reliable unmanned aircraft that offers enhanced performance and an improved SWaP profile...
Aerosonde® Hybrid VTOL FTUAS Mk. 4.8

VTOL ISR platform supporting U.S. Army FTUAS requirements

VTOL ISR platform supporting U.S. Army FTUAS requirements
...gh-performance unmanned aircraft that has been purpose-built to meet the U.S. Army’s Future...
Teal 2 Quadcopter Drone

Blue UAS-approved drone with high-resolution thermal imaging

Blue UAS-approved drone with high-resolution thermal imaging
The Teal 2 is a cutting-edge multirotor UAV that is designed, built, and serviced in the USA and is ...
Edge 130 Blue

Blue UAS approved hybrid VTOL tricopter for ISR & mapping

Blue UAS approved hybrid VTOL tricopter for ISR & mapping
The Edge 130 Blue is an advanced hybrid VTOL tricopter drone that has been specifically designed to ...
IF1200 | Heavy-lift Hexacopter sUAS

Certified Blue UAS and NDAA compliant heavy lift drone

Certified Blue UAS and NDAA compliant heavy lift drone
...accomplish any aerial mission. Certified Blue UAS and NDAA compliant, the IF1200 is trusted by both...
IF800 Tomcat Medium-lift Quadcopter Drone

Portable quadcopter for industry professionals, enterprise users, and first responders

Portable quadcopter for industry professionals, enterprise users, and first responders
...�s possible in aerial operations. With unmatched performance and compliance, the IF800 TOMCAT stands...
BVT516 (VTOne) Hybrid VTOL UAV

AI-Powered Class 3 Hybrid VTOL Fixed-Wing Drone

AI-Powered Class 3 Hybrid VTOL Fixed-Wing Drone
The BVT516 (VTOne) is a long-endurance hybrid UAV that transitions seamlessly between VTOL and fixed...
BVH616 (HEIFU Pro) Hexacopter UAV

Class 3 hexacopter drone with modular payload capabilities

Class 3 hexacopter drone with modular payload capabilities
The HEIFU Pro is a versatile Class 3 hexacopter drone designed to meet the requirements of a wide ra...
Blowfish A4 Unmanned Helicopter

Multi-Mission Heavy Payload Helicopter UAV

Multi-Mission Heavy Payload Helicopter UAV
...fully electric unmanned helicopter that is ideal for undertaking a wide variety of complex missions...
Grey Whale G1

Heavy-lift cargo delivery helicopter UAV

Heavy-lift cargo delivery helicopter UAV
The Grey Whale G1 is a cargo delivery UAV specifically designed to solve the problem of accessing di...
Shadow S3 Unmanned Helicopter

Portable long-endurance helicopter UAV

Portable long-endurance helicopter UAV
...ext-generation unmanned helicopter featuring a revolutionary streamlined design with ducted tail...
Khronos

All-in-one tethered drone-in-a-box solution

All-in-one tethered drone-in-a-box solution
... wide range of vehicles. Pairing an advanced quadcopter with a rugged IP54-rated and shock-resistant...
ScanLift Orbit UAS

Versatile octocopter UAS with hybrid-electric powertrain

Versatile octocopter UAS with hybrid-electric powertrain
... surveying and aerial data collection....
ScanLift Mini Quadcopter

Compact quadcopter drone with versatile payload capabilities

Compact quadcopter drone with versatile payload capabilities
The ScanLift Mini is a versatile and foldable quadcopter designed for applications that prioritise p...
Galaxy Unmanned Helicopter

Heavy-lift helicopter UAV with direct drive electric tail system

Heavy-lift helicopter UAV with direct drive electric tail system
...s a heavy-lift unmanned helicopter that is the world's first single-rotor-UAV to use a direct drive...
ScanLift M Series UAS

Medium- to heavy-lift quadcopter with four- and eight-rotor configurations

Medium- to heavy-lift quadcopter with four- and eight-rotor configurations
The ScanLift M Series is a professional medium- to heavy-lift multirotor UAS that allows professiona...
Skydio X10

Versatile quadcopter drone with advanced AI and imaging capabilities

Versatile quadcopter drone with advanced AI and imaging capabilities
The Skydio X10 is an ultra-compact quadcopter drone that combines advanced AI with state-of-the-art ...
Skydio X2 Drone

Rugged portable drone for tactical applications & asset inspection

Rugged portable drone for tactical applications & asset inspection
The Skydio X2 is a rugged quadcopter drone equipped with powerful autonomy and 360-degree obstacle a...
Skydio 2+ Drone

Compact autonomous drone for enterprise applications

Compact autonomous drone for enterprise applications
The Skydio 2+ is a highly compact quadcopter drone designed for enterprise applications such as asse...
Skydio Dock

Automated drone dock for remote operations

Automated drone dock for remote operations
Skydio Dock is a drone-in-a-box solution for our S2 and X2 platforms that enables you to conduct rem...
Skydio X10D Drone

Advanced military-grade quadcopter UAS for tactical operations

Advanced military-grade quadcopter UAS for tactical operations
...ess and manned-unmanned teaming capabilities for tactical operations. Featuring modular...
X-P5 Fixed-Wing VTOL UAV

Multi-mission 7-metre wingspan folding-wing drone with hybrid electric/combustion engine powertrain

Multi-mission 7-metre wingspan folding-wing drone with hybrid electric/combustion engine powertrain
The X-P5 is a versatile multi-mission VTOL fixed-wing UAV that can be equipped for cargo delivery or...
X-P7

Heavy-lift VTOL drone with 280 kg payload capacity & turbogenerator power

Heavy-lift VTOL drone with 280 kg payload capacity & turbogenerator power
The X-P7 is a versatile heavy-lift VTOL fixed-wing UAV that can be equipped for cargo delivery or ot...
X-P4 Fixed-Wing VTOL UAV

Electric folding-wing UAV for critical logistics missions

Electric folding-wing UAV for critical logistics missions
The X-P4 is an electrically-powered VTOL fixed-wing UAV designed specifically for logistics missions...
Falcon 10 Unmanned Helicopter

Electric unmanned helicopter with portable folding design

Electric unmanned helicopter with portable folding design
...small electric unmanned helicopter with a unique folding design that reduces the volume of the...
QL Tandem Fixed Wing VTOL UAV

Long-endurance hybrid VTOL UAV with tandem-wing design

Long-endurance hybrid VTOL UAV with tandem-wing design
...... surveillance and monitoring, aerial mapping, ISR, logistics and delivery, and search and rescue....
Velos V3 Helicopter UAV

Small helicopter drone with fully redundant design

Small helicopter drone with fully redundant design
...ersatile Velos unmanned helicopter platform, featuring enhancements in stability, reliability and...
Velos POR Helicopter UAV

Unmanned helicopter with payload over rotor configuration

Unmanned helicopter with payload over rotor configuration
...iant of the V3 unmanned helicopter that enables payloads to be mounted above the aircraft’s rotor...
Penguin B Small UAV Airframe

Highly configurable fixed-wing UAV with wide range of options

Highly configurable fixed-wing UAV with wide range of options
... that provides unmanned aircraft systems integrators with a wide range of options for configuration....
VXE30 VTOL UAS

Fully autonomous hybrid VTOL UAS for long-endurance ISR

Fully autonomous hybrid VTOL UAS for long-endurance ISR
..., the non-ITAR unmanned aircraft can be equipped with multiple field-swappable payloads...
FDG51 Heavy Load Tandem-Wing UAV

Heavy-payload drone with 55kg capacity

Heavy-payload drone with 55kg capacity
The FDG51 is a heavy-lift VTOL drone with a unique tandem-wing configuration and a lightweight carbo...
H620L Multirotor UAV Sprayer

Crop-spraying drone for agriculture use

Crop-spraying drone for agriculture use
The H620L is a sprayer drone designed for agricultural purposes as well as for applications such as ...
FDG50F Hybrid VTOL UAV Airframe

Long-endurance UAV frame with 10kg payload capacity

Long-endurance UAV frame with 10kg payload capacity
The FD50F is a hybrid VTOL UAV that combines the manoeuvrability of multirotor platforms with the lo...
Penguin C Mk2 Fixed-Wing UAS

Catapult launched up to 25 hour endurance UAS

Catapult launched up to 25 hour endurance UAS
..., the non-ITAR unmanned aircraft can be equipped with a variety of EO/IR gimbals and can be...
Penguin C Mk2.5 VTOL UAS

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

Group 3 / NATO Class I UAS with long endurance, long-range, low logistical footprint
..., the non-ITAR unmanned aircraft can be equipped with a variety of EO/IR gimbals and can be...
C100 Heavy-Lift Quadcopter

Foldable long-endurance heavy payload drone

Foldable long-endurance heavy payload drone
The C100 is a man-packable heavy-lift quadcopter platform that features world-leading flight enduran...
Skiron-X Small Unmanned Aerial System

Group 2 ISR UAV with eVTOL capability

Group 2 ISR UAV with eVTOL capability
The Skiron Expeditionary sUAS (SKIRON-X) is a Group 2 sUAS that combines the simple operation of an ...
Centaur Optionally Piloted Aircraft (OPA)

Remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) drone for ISR and R&D

Remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) drone for ISR and R&D
......vironmental research, R&D, and flight testing of new sensor technologies or uncrewed operations. ...
X8 Heavy-Duty Multirotor Drone

Versatile hybrid power heavy-payload drone for industrial & public safety applications

Versatile hybrid power heavy-payload drone for industrial & public safety applications
The X8 is a powerful multirotor drone that delivers a flight endurance of over 2.5 hours and payload...
Spirit-One Hybrid eVTOL Drone

All-electric hybrid VTOL drone for delivery and inspection

All-electric hybrid VTOL drone for delivery and inspection
The Spirit-One is a versatile hybrid eVTOL drone that can switch seamlessly between VTOL and forward...
Spirit-One HD Hybrid eVTOL Drone

Heavy duty long-range delivery and inspection UAV

Heavy duty long-range delivery and inspection UAV
The Spirit-One HD is a versatile hybrid eVTOL drone that can switch seamlessly between VTOL and forw...
Spirit-X Hybrid eVTOL Drone

Extended-range delivery drone with high capacity

Extended-range delivery drone with high capacity
The Spirit-X is a significantly enhanced version of the Spirit-One eVTOL cargo delivery and inspecti...
Sword 3.0 UAV

Long-range surveillance and cargo drone

Long-range surveillance and cargo drone
The Sword 3.0 is an advanced fixed-wing UAV with a 3-metre wingspan, designed for surveillance, data...
Sword 4.0 UAV

Large capacity twin-wing drone for surveillance & delivery

Large capacity twin-wing drone for surveillance & delivery
The Sword 4.0 is an advanced fixed-wing UAV with a 4-metre wingspan, designed for surveillance, data...
Sword Cargo 4.0

Fixed-wing aerial cargo delivery drone

Fixed-wing aerial cargo delivery drone
...is an advanced aerial cargo delivery drone platform with a 4-metre wingspan. With a payload capacity...
Sword Cargo 6.0

Advanced heavy-lift delivery drone platform

Advanced heavy-lift delivery drone platform
...is an advanced aerial cargo delivery drone platform with a 6-metre wingspan. With a payload capacity...
Dagger 2.0 UAV

Advanced fixed-wing drone for BVLOS surveillance & sensor deployment

Advanced fixed-wing drone for BVLOS surveillance & sensor deployment
The Dagger 2.0 is an advanced fixed-wing UAV platform with a highly efficient low-drag canard design...
Dagger 2.7 UAV

Long-endurance BVLOS fixed-wing UAV with large payload capacity

Long-endurance BVLOS fixed-wing UAV with large payload capacity
The Dagger 2.7 is an advanced fixed-wing UAV platform with a highly efficient low-drag canard design...
Sword Cargo 5.0

Long-range heavy lifting cargo delivery drone

Long-range heavy lifting cargo delivery drone
...is an advanced aerial cargo delivery drone platform with a 5-metre wingspan. With a payload capacity...
DBX-G7 Drone-in-a-Box System

Advanced drone-in-a-box solution

Advanced drone-in-a-box solution
The DBX-G7 is an advanced drone-in-a-box solution that enables fully autonomous operations with a ra...
HYCOPTER Hydrogen-powered Drone

Hydrogen-powered multirotor UAV

Hydrogen-powered multirotor UAV
The Hycopter is a hydrogen-powered multirotor UAV designed for long-endurance data collection and su...
Hywings H-25 Hydrogen-powered fixed-wing cargo drone

Long-range fixed-wing cargo drone with hydrogen propulsion nacelles

Long-range fixed-wing cargo drone with hydrogen propulsion nacelles
The Hywings H-25 is a long-range fixed-wing UAV platform designed for zero-emissions cargo delivery ...
Spirit Coaxial Rotor VTOL UAS

Modular coaxial drone with compact cylindrical airframe

Modular coaxial drone with compact cylindrical airframe
The Spirit UAS is a unique VTOL UAS featuring a proven coaxial rotor design and a compact cylindrica...
BOREY 20 Fixed-Wing UAV

Long-endurance fixed-wing drone

Long-endurance fixed-wing drone
The BOREY 20 is a fixed-wing UAV powered by four 16Аh Li-Ion batteries that give the aircraft an en...
Albatross Fixed-Wing UAV

Long-endurance fixed-wing drone

Long-endurance fixed-wing drone
The Albatross is a long-endurance fixed-wing UAV based around a modified Pipistrel Sinus motorglider...
BB4 – LiDAR Mapping Drone

Advanced mapping and survey UAV for LiDAR or photogrammetry

Advanced mapping and survey UAV for LiDAR or photogrammetry
... is a high-end unmanned aircraft system resulting from an alliance between the two industry leaders...
Ranger P2X Unmanned Helicopter

Long Endurance Electric Unmanned Helicopter

Long Endurance Electric Unmanned Helicopter
...long-endurance unmanned helicopter drone that features a modular quick-disassembly design, allowing...
UVH-25EL Unmanned Helicopter

Industrial grade VTOL UAV for surveillance and monitoring

Industrial grade VTOL UAV for surveillance and monitoring
...grade electric unmanned helicopter with rechargeable Li-Ion batteries and a 5kg payload capacity. It...
UVH-170 Unmanned Helicopter

Drone helicopter with 4-stroke gasoline engine

Drone helicopter with 4-stroke gasoline engine
...engine-powered unmanned helicopter specially designed with improved engine cooling for reliable...
A800 T Unmanned Aerial Target

14 kg MTOW helicopter target drone with up to 2.5 hours of flight endurance

14 kg MTOW helicopter target drone with up to 2.5 hours of flight endurance
Alpha Unmanned’s A800 T is a lightweight and ultra-reliable unmanned aerial target designed to...
A900 T Unmanned Aerial Target

25 kg MTOW helicopter target drone with up to 4 hours of flight endurance

25 kg MTOW helicopter target drone with up to 4 hours of flight endurance
Alpha Unmanned’s A900 T is a STANAG 4738-compliant unmanned aerial target designed to provide...
Piglet MUAS

Medium unmanned aerial system with built-in ballistics calculator

Medium unmanned aerial system with built-in ballistics calculator
...y maneuverable aerial capability for complex military and tactical applications. Featuring a unique...
Stictia NUAS

Nano unmanned aerial system for covert ISR missions

Nano unmanned aerial system for covert ISR missions
...itary helmets, vehicle dashboards, and firearm handguard rail systems, and is compatible with BMS...
Falconet Counter-UAS

Aerial counter-drone system with ballistic countermeasures

Aerial counter-drone system with ballistic countermeasures
...a cutting-edge aerial counter-UAS platform designed to quickly and efficiently engage and neutralize...
Peregrine UAS

Dual-use tactical loitering platform for rapid deployment

Dual-use tactical loitering platform for rapid deployment
...is a versatile unmanned aerial system originally designed as a loitering munitions platform, now... ......e Peregrine UAS delivers unparalleled performance and flexibility for modern unmanned operations....
M.U.L.E. UAV

Heavy-lift VTOL UAV for land-based & maritime logistics

Heavy-lift VTOL UAV for land-based & maritime logistics
M.U.L.E. (Multi-Mission, Utility, Logistics, & Expedition) is a heavy-lift VTOL UAV platform designe...
Crow Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Versatile and rapidly deployable water-resistant sUAS

Versatile and rapidly deployable water-resistant sUAS
...row is a small unmanned aerial vehicle platform designed to be cost-effective, user-friendly, and...
Voliro T UAS

Advanced drone platform for non-destructive testing & contact inspection

Advanced drone platform for non-destructive testing & contact inspection
...f-the-art UAS (unmanned aerial system) designed specifically for non-destructive testing and...
VA17 VTOL UAV

Long-endurance tilt-rotor VTOL drone

Long-endurance tilt-rotor VTOL drone
The VA17 is a long-endurance fixed-wing VTOL drone with an advanced tiltrotor mechanism, providing s...
SF30 Group 2/3 UAS

Rugged long-endurance hybrid VTOL ISR platform

Rugged long-endurance hybrid VTOL ISR platform
The ShadowfaxUAS SF30 is a rugged hybrid fixed-wing VTOL UAS that has been designed from the ground ...
Zoe M4 Quadcopter

Portable military-grade drone with 80x zoom EO/IR gimbal

Portable military-grade drone with 80x zoom EO/IR gimbal
The Zoe M4 is a rugged quadcopter drone specifically designed for military, security and emergency r...
WISPR SkyScout Quadcopter Drone

Professional multirotor drone for surveying, construction and inspection

Professional multirotor drone for surveying, construction and inspection
The SkyScout is a US-made highly portable quadcopter drone designed to fulfil the needs of a wide ra...
GOR UAS

Battle-proven fixed-wing UAS for real-time tactical ISR

Battle-proven fixed-wing UAS for real-time tactical ISR
Airlogix’ GOR UAS is a battle-proven fixed-wing drone platform that has been specially designe...
Nimbus 2K Target Drone

High-speed fixed-wing target drone

High-speed fixed-wing target drone
The Nimbus 2K is a high-speed target drone powered by a turbojet engine with thrust of up to 450N. L...
Alien-X SD VTOL UAV

Smaller VTOL ISR & payload delivery drone

Smaller VTOL ISR & payload delivery drone
A mini variant of Alien-X featuring a wing span of 3m with a MTOW of 25kg and a 5kg payload capacity...
ILM Industrial Quadcopter

Portable intermediate-lift multirotor drone with 11 lb payload capacity

Portable intermediate-lift multirotor drone with 11 lb payload capacity
ASW's Intermediate Lift Multirotor (ILM) is an industrial-grade quadcopter that can carry up to 11 l...
HLM Industrial Quadcopter

Versatile heavy-lift drone with 31 lb capacity and maximum undercarriage space

Versatile heavy-lift drone with 31 lb capacity and maximum undercarriage space
ASW's Heavy Lift Multirotor (HLM) Quadcopter is an industrial-grade UAS that can carry up to 31 lbs ...
HLM Industrial Octocopter

Class-leading 66 lb payload capacity for specialized missions

Class-leading 66 lb payload capacity for specialized missions
ASW's industrial-grade Heavy Lift Multirotor (HLM) Octocopter is the company's largest and most powe...
HLM Industrial Hexacopter

Heavy-payload drone with enhanced stability and 56 lb capacity

Heavy-payload drone with enhanced stability and 56 lb capacity
ASW's Heavy Lift Multirotor (HLM) Hexacopter is an industrial-grade UAS that can carry up to 56 lbs ...
FB3 Heavy-Lift Multirotor Drone

All-electric heavy payload UAV with 100 kg carrying capacity

All-electric heavy payload UAV with 100 kg carrying capacity
The FB3 is a unique all-electric heavy-lift cargo drone with an unmatched combination of carrying ca...
Flyby F-11 Drone

NDAA-compliant autonomous quadcopter UAV with powerful AI & ML capabilities

NDAA-compliant autonomous quadcopter UAV with powerful AI & ML capabilities
The Flyby F-11 is a versatile quadcopter drone developed and assembled in the United States with a f...
Mini Shark UAS

Man-portable fixed-wing drone with Full HD camera gimbal

Man-portable fixed-wing drone with Full HD camera gimbal
...ixed-wing UAS (unmanned aerial system). The man-portable drone platform fits into two backpacks and...
VA25 VTOL UAV

Long endurance VTOL drone

Long endurance VTOL drone
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Ardubee

Open-source CubePilot-based drone development platform for research & education

Open-source CubePilot-based drone development platform for research & education
The Ardubee is an open-source miniature drone development platform that is ideal for STEM education ...
Alpha A900 Helicopter UAV

STANAG-compliant for maritime ISR Missions and Border Control

STANAG-compliant for maritime ISR Missions and Border Control
...rvation and as aerial targets. ... ......l to infrastructure inspections, communications relays, advance observation and as aerial...
Alpha 800 UAV Helicopter

Versatile small unmanned helicopter for ISTAR and Civilian missions

Versatile small unmanned helicopter for ISTAR and Civilian missions
The Alpha 800 is a versatile small multi-mission gasoline-powered helicopter UAV. The Alpha 800 is a...
Firefly Target Drone

VTOL target & surveillance drone

VTOL target & surveillance drone
...rodynamic VTOL aerial target drone that uses electric motors for takeoff and landing and a...
Survair Hybrid VTOL UAV

Hybrid VTOL mapping, inspection & surveillance drone

Hybrid VTOL mapping, inspection & surveillance drone
Survair distinguishes itself as a dedicated fixed-wing VTOL UAV designed with precision for mapping ...
FireBolt Jet Target Drone

Turbojet-powered VTOL target drone

Turbojet-powered VTOL target drone
...n the realm of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), specifically tailored for target drone applications.... ...t-powered VTOL aerial target designed for testing a wide variety of weapons platforms, including...
SkyExpress VTOL Drone

VTOL delivery drone for food & humanitarian supplies

VTOL delivery drone for food & humanitarian supplies
Woot Tech’s SkyExpress is an innovative VTOL drone that has been specially developed for deliv...
Alien-X VTOL UAV

VTOL drone for ISR & armed roles

VTOL drone for ISR & armed roles
Introducing AlienX, the colossal VTOL drone, featuring a 50kg MTOW and an endurance of up to 8 hours...
SkyInspector Drone

Long Range Quadcopter for inspection & surveillance

Long Range Quadcopter for inspection & surveillance
SkyInspector is a high-performance and high-reliability quadcopter drone platform designed for indus...
SDO 50 V2 Helicopter UAV

Versatile long-range autonomous helicopter drone

Versatile long-range autonomous helicopter drone
...ate-of-the-art unmanned helicopter with a flight endurance of over 3 hours and the ability to...
MX860 Coaxial Multirotor Drone

Long endurance industrial drone

Long endurance industrial drone
The MX860 is a coaxial multi-rotor UAV with improved safety performance, load capacity and flight ti...
Huntress – All Weather Drone

Versatile wind-resistant quadcopter drone

Versatile wind-resistant quadcopter drone
The Huntress is a versatile electric quadcopter with redundant battery systems, designed to undertak...
Falcon II Quadcopter

All-weather, versatile, high-wind resistance multi-copter designed for exceptional performance

All-weather, versatile, high-wind resistance multi-copter designed for exceptional performance
The Falcon II LE is an all-electric quadcopter drone specially designed for the needs of law enforce...
Huntress II VTOL Turbojet

Hybrid electric turbojet drone with heavy payload capacity

Hybrid electric turbojet drone with heavy payload capacity
...tress Turbojet unmanned platform, emerged from over five years in development and is available for...
Falcon II Nyx Electric Quadcopter

Tactical UAS for Intelligence/Surveillance/Reconnaissance

Tactical UAS for Intelligence/Surveillance/Reconnaissance
The Falcon II Nyx UAS is a high-performance, all-weather, RF and magnetically shielded quadcopter ca...
M1200 Multirotor Drone

Long endurance large payload industrial drone

Long endurance large payload industrial drone
The M1200, designed for surveying and 3D mapping, has the capabilities to fly for over 70 minutes wi...
M690Pro Quadcopter

Long endurance multi-functional UAV

Long endurance multi-functional UAV
The M690Pro is a long endurance quadcopter in a portable backpack design capable of flying up to 55 ...
M690B Multirotor Drone

Industrial quadcoptor designed to support a wide range of operations

Industrial quadcoptor designed to support a wide range of operations
The M690B multirotor drone with a smart battery features a lightweight design with long endurance c...
Noa Hybrid – long-endurance hexacopter

Hybrid gas-electric drone with 175 min flight time

Hybrid gas-electric drone with 175 min flight time
Noa Hybrid is a long-endurance hexacopter drone with a hybrid gas-electric powertrain, enabling the ...
DeltaQuad VTOL UAV

Fully-Electric Hybrid VTOL Fixed Wing UAV

Fully-Electric Hybrid VTOL Fixed Wing UAV
...to 150 km. The unmanned aircraft feature fully autonomous operation from takeoff to landing, with...
Zoe Zetona – professional multirotor drone

Lightweight commercial drone with front-mounted payload

Lightweight commercial drone with front-mounted payload
Zoe Zetona is a portable, easy-to-deploy multirotor drone based on the proven Zoe platform. It featu...
WISPR Ranger Pro Industrial Quadcopter

Rugged quadcopter with versatile payload capabilities

Rugged quadcopter with versatile payload capabilities
The Ranger Pro 1100 is a rugged quadcopter platform that provides a flight time of up to 38 minutes ...
Black Swift S0™ Research UAS

Compact UAV for high-altitude atmospheric profiling

Compact UAV for high-altitude atmospheric profiling
The Black Swift S0 UAS is a fixed-wing platform that can undertake fully autonomous missions at alti...
Tango VTOL UAV

Hybrid gas-electric drone for tactical operations

Hybrid gas-electric drone for tactical operations
Tango is a fixed-wing VTOL UAV that can be equipped with fully electric power or a hybrid gasoline-e...
SkyEye Sierra VTOL UAV

Fixed-wing electric VTOL UAV for long-endurance operations

Fixed-wing electric VTOL UAV for long-endurance operations
The SkyEye Sierra VTOL is a multipurpose vertical take-off and landing fixed-wing UAV that can be op...
Sonda X8 UAS

Foldable multi-mission octocopter

Foldable multi-mission octocopter
The Sonda X8 is a multipurpose coaxial-rotor octocopter drone that can be equipped with a wide range...
PD-2 UAS VTOL Fixed-Wing UAS

One stop solution for military and civil applications

One stop solution for military and civil applications
The PD-2 unmanned aerial system is a successor of the combat-proven PD-1 UAS....
Black Swift E2 Inspection Quadcopter UAS

Autonomous quadcopter aerial inspection drone

Autonomous quadcopter aerial inspection drone
The Black Swift E2 is an advanced quadcopter drone that has been specifically engineered for high-...
Black Swift S2™ Data Collection UAS

Scientific research drone for demanding data collection applications

Scientific research drone for demanding data collection applications
The Black Swift S2 is an advanced fixed-wing drone that has been custom-built for scientific resea...
Acecore Neo Octocopter

Weatherproof octocopter for heavy lift and security operations.

Weatherproof octocopter for heavy lift and security operations.
...s film-making, aerial surveying, SAR, security and inspections....
Acecore Zoe Quadcopter

Portable quadcopter for high wind inspection, security and mapping.

Portable quadcopter for high wind inspection, security and mapping.
......al choice for Search & Rescue missions, emergency response, aerial inspections and surveying....
Acecore Noa Hexacopter

Persistent heavy lift hexacopter for extreme flight times.

Persistent heavy lift hexacopter for extreme flight times.
...ems. Ideal for aerial cinematography, LiDAR scanning and 3D mapping, Noa features a payload capacity...
CAMCOPTER S-100 VTOL UAS

VTOL UAS for Civil and Military Applications

VTOL UAS for Civil and Military Applications
The Schiebel CAMCOPTER® S-100 is a high-performance VTOL UAS that is capable of operating day or n...

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