Modularity meets uncompromising airworthiness
Designed for both civil and military applications, the U050 Capa-X uncrewed aerial system offers maximum flexibility and adaptability for armed forces, special units, and civil organisations.
Its modular architecture supports a wide range of missions, configurations, and airworthiness standards, while preserving national sovereignty. Engineered to meet stringent airworthiness requirements, Capa-X ensures reliable performance and full compliance with both civil and military regulations—making it ideal for diverse and demanding operational environments.
An agile UAS for complex domains
The U050 Capa-X is a highly modular UAS engineered for complex multi-mission requirements. Supporting up to 20 kg of total payload, it adapts effortlessly to multiple configurations, from simultaneous multi-sensor systems to a dedicated cargo bay. Combined with VTOL capabilities for confined areas, rapid deployment, and simplified maintenance, it ensures reliable performance in challenging, contested, and GNSS-denied environments
Advanced mission capabilities
The U050 Capa-X offers extensive configurations, ensuring high integrity and reliability across diverse operations:
Military missions: Tactical ISR/ISTAR, target tracking, forward logistics, communications, electronic warfare, and battlefield support.
Parapublic missions: Border surveillance, law enforcement, emergency response, Search & Rescue, fire monitoring, and public safety.
Civil missions: Infrastructure inspection, environmental monitoring, mapping, agricultural surveillance, and maritime/coastal observation.
Technical data
Performance
- Maximum speed (short-wing configuration)
- 150 km/h (81 knots )
- 93 miles/h (81 knots)
- Minimum speed
- 0 km/h (hover)
- 0 miles/h (hover)
- Maximum ceiling
- 3,000 metres
- 9,642 feet
- Deployment time
- <20 min
- <20 min
Dimensions
- Length
- 4 metres
- 13.1 feet
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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What missions can the U050 Capa-X perform?
The U050 Capa-X supports extensive mission configurations: Military (tactical ISR/ISTAR, target tracking, forward logistics, communications, electronic warfare, battlefield support); Parapublic (border surveillance, law enforcement, emergency response, search & rescue, fire monitoring, public safety); Civil (infrastructure inspection, environmental monitoring, mapping, agricultural surveillance, maritime/coastal observation).
How long can the U050 Capa-X fly?
The U050 Capa-X is designed for an endurance of up to 10 hours with a 10 kg payload. Flight endurance scales based on payload weight and mission profile, offering extended flight times for long-range operations.
What makes Capa-X modular?
The U050 Capa-X features an advanced plug-and-play payload architecture designed for effortless in-the-field reconfiguration. Operators can rapidly switch between different operational setups - from running multiple sensors simultaneously to deploying a dedicated cargo bay - allowing a single platform to fulfill a wide spectrum of mission requirements.
Can the U050 Capa-X take off vertically?
Yes, the U050 Capa-X is a dedicated VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) UAS. It combines the flexibility of vertical launch and recovery from confined areas (as small as 10m x 10m) with the long-endurance performance of fixed-wing flight. Powered by four electric twin-rotor systems, the U050 Capa-X operates completely independent of runways or launch equipment, ensuring smooth deployment in challenging environments.
What payload can the U050 Capa-X carry?
The U050 Capa-X can carry up to 20 kg of payload and is designed to integrate multiple sensors simultaneously. It includes an under-fuselage cargo bay for sensor integration or cargo transport, and can operate with two to three payloads at the same time. Supported systems include electro-optical/infrared sensors, signals intelligence equipment, communications relays, and mission-specific payloads for military, parapublic, and civil applications.
Can the U050 Capa-X operate in GNSS-denied environments?
Yes, the U050 Capa-X is designed for reliable performance in challenging and contested environments, including GNSS-denied scenarios. The system incorporates beyond-line-of-sight datalink as standard, with satellite communication systems under examination for enhanced connectivity in denied environments.
How fast can the U050 Capa-X fly?
The U050 Capa-X reaches a maximum speed of 150 km/h (81 knots). Its optimised flight envelope delivers rapid transit to target areas while maintaining high aerodynamic efficiency for long-range missions.
What airworthiness standards is the U050 Capa-X designed to meet?
The U050 Capa-X’s architecture is designed with high airworthiness requirements in mind, incorporating rigorous safety, reliability, and redundancy measures. This ensures robust performance across a wide range of missions, including civil operations in increasingly populated areas, as well as diverse operational scenarios requiring adaptability and precision.
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