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Tactical VTOL ISR UAV System 

Developed by STM, the Fixed-Wing VTOL UAV System is a multi-role aerial platform designed to perform Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance missions across a wide range of operational environments. By integrating vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability with fixed-wing aerodynamic efficiency, the system removes the dependency on runway infrastructure while delivering extended endurance, a wide operational radius, and a low acoustic signature.

Equipped with a stabilized electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR dual sensor) gimbal payload system, the platform provides continuous real-time imagery and video data acquisition throughout the mission duration.

This capability supports effective employment across a wide range of operational scenarios, including border security, tactical reconnaissance, target detection, and persistent area surveillance.

The platform is capable of executing fully autonomous flights in accordance with pre-programmed mission plans and waypoint sequences. Upon mission completion, the vertical landing capability enables safe recovery in confined or infrastructure-limited environments, extending operational flexibility in areas where conventional recovery is not feasible.

System  Capabilities

  • Real-time video transmission with EO/IR sensors
  • Day/night operational capability
  • Target tracking
  • Target identification
  • Vertical Take-Off and Landing Capability
  • QR Marker-Based Autonomous Precision Landing
  • mmWave Radar-Assisted Precision Autonomous Landing
  • Real-Time Image Transmission with EO/IR Imaging System
  • Long Endurance and Wide Mission Radius
  • GNSS Jamming-Resistant Navigation
  • Mission Planning and Autonomous Flight Capability
  • Day/Night Operational Capability
  • Signal Intelligence and Target Acquisition Capability with RF Seeker Payload
  • Radar Engagement Capability with Stand In Jammer Payload

Naval Missions

  • Take-off from surface platforms
  • Surface mine detection and sweeping operations
  • Beyond Line-of-Sight (BLOS) intelligence gathering

Operational Flexibility

  • Runway-independent deployment
  • Compact structure
  • Modular design
  • Autonomous Mission Planning

Strategic Advantages

  • Multi-Role Capability
  • Long Endurance, Extended Presence
  • High Impact, Low Signature
  • Ease of Use

Max. Takeoff Weight 

35 kg

Wingspan

3.6 m

Communication Range 

60 km (LOS)

 Cruise Speed

28 m/s

Flight Time 

2 hours

Flight Range

 100 km

Operating Temperature

-20°C to +50°C

Wind Tolerance

15 m/s (cruise), 10 m/s (hover)

Service Ceiling 

2000 m (MSL)

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