U050 Capa-X
Multi-mission tactical UAS for civil and military operations
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.
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An agile UAS for complex domains
Capa-X's propulsion system offers both CTOL (runway) and VTOL (confined area) capabilities. The adaptable wing configuration (short for speed, long for endurance) and versatile payload bay allow seamless integration of single or multi-sensor payloads. Designed for rapid deployment and simplified maintenance, Capa-X ensures reliable performance in challenging and contested environments, including GNSS-denied scenarios.
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Advanced mission capabilities
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
- Wingspan (long-wing configuration)
- 6 metres
- 19.7 feet
- Length
- 4 metres
- 13.1 feet
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