Small tactical VTOL · Tactical VTOL
Albatross
A compact multi-role platform for reconnaissance, payload delivery and close-range operations.
90 minEndurance
6 kgPayload
25 kmRadius
Specifications
By the numbers.
- Class
- Small tactical VTOL
- Primary role
- Tactical VTOL
- Maximum take-off weight
- 28 kg
- Wingspan
- 3.6 m
- Length
- 1.8 m
- Maximum payload
- 6 kg
- Endurance
- 90 min
- Operating radius
- 25 km
- Cruise speed
- 65 km/h
- Service ceiling
- 1,800 m
- Launch and recovery
- Vertical, runway-independent
- Propulsion
- Electric, quad-rotor lift + pusher cruise motor
- Data link
- Encrypted digital link, 25 km LOS
- Payload bay
- Modular EO/IR mission bay
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What stands out
Built around the mission.
01
Set up in minutes
Vertical launch and recovery means no runway, no catapult and no specialised recovery crew.
02
Close to the mission
A tight 25 km radius keeps the operator near the area of interest, for missions that need a fast, local response.
03
Re-tasked quickly
A modular mission bay and quick-swap battery pack mean the platform can be re-tasked in minutes, not hours.
In the videos
Watch it in action.
Concept footage and walkthroughs featuring this platform.
Albatross vertical launch and recovery demo
Albatross modular mission bay close-up
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In the news
Mentioned in the journal.
Field notes and project write-ups that reference this platform.
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