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Edge Autonomy Showcases VXE30 VTOL Hybrid UAS at XPONENTIAL 2025

By Redwire / 16 Jun 2025

In this video, Edge Autonomy showcases its Stalker series of unmanned aircraft, built upon nearly two decades of operational feedback from warfighters.

Featured is the VXE30 VTOL, the most advanced iteration of the series, designed for long-endurance imaging and ISR missions.

The VXE30 is a fully autonomous hybrid VTOL UAS with a minimal logistical footprint, capable of fitting in an SUV or pickup truck and assembled and launched in under an hour. Practically silent at close range, the aircraft can carry up to five pounds of payload for over eight hours when powered by its propane fuel cell, or operate on a rechargeable battery for shorter missions.

The Stalker series’ Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) allows multiple field-swappable payloads simultaneously. Its non-ITAR architecture and quiet electric operation enable covert data collection, providing enhanced situational awareness for operators in the field.

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