U010 Aliaca

The U010 Aliaca is a light tactical uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) designed to provide persistent Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) for maritime and land-based operations.

The U010 Aliaca conducts tactical ISTAR operations across maritime, naval, and land environments:

• Maritime and coast guard: Search and rescue (SAR), vessel identification, counter-smuggling, counter-piracy, and fisheries protection.
• Naval combat support: Over-the-horizon reconnaissance, fleet perimeter monitoring, and tactical targeting support.
• Land-based ISTAR: Critical coastal infrastructure security, border surveillance, and forward intelligence support.

Yes. The U010 Aliaca features automated vertical take-off and landing from confined ship decks and unprepared areas. A first fixed-wing version with catapult and recovery net is deployed on the French Navy's PHMs, POMs, and surveillance frigates, but all new deliveries for the French Navy by the end of 2027 will be in the VTOL version. 

The U010 Aliaca integrates into shipborne command-and-control (C2) and combat management systems (CMS). Its NATO-compliant communications architecture streams real-time telemetry, targeting coordinates, and HD video directly to naval operations rooms. 

Yes. The U010 Aliaca is compatible with Airbus' HTeaming solution, allowing crewed helicopter pilots (such as H130 or H145M crews) to control the UAS and receive real-time sensor feeds in flight to extend reconnaissance reach. 

The U010 Aliaca offers two propulsion options:

• Electric version: Delivers up to 3 hours of continuous flight autonomy with a line-of-sight (LOS) data link range of up to 50 km (27 NM), featuring a low acoustic signature ideal for discreet surveillance missions.
• Hybrid version: Extends endurance to up to 6 hours with an operational range of 100 km (54 NM).

The system carries a gyro-stabilised Electro-Optical / Infrared (EO/IR) turret with 30x optical zoom for 24/7 day and night thermal imaging, target tracking, and real-time video streaming, coupled with an Automatic Identification System (AIS) receiver for vessel identification. 

Built for harsh maritime environments, the U010 Aliaca features a corrosion-resistant airframe, IP-sealed electronics, and robust flight control software designed to handle severe crosswinds, high humidity, temperatures ranging from -10°C to +50°C, and operation in demanding sea-state conditions. 

A complete U010 Aliaca system packs into standard transport cases and deploys within 15 minutes. It is operated by a two-person crew (one flight pilot and one payload operator), with capability for a single operator using partitioned tablet displays. 

Yes, operational since 2022, the U010 Aliaca is fielded by military forces, including the French Navy (Marine Nationale) under the SMDM program (Système de Mini-Drones de la Marine), meeting strict military airworthiness, safety, and operational standards for shipboard deployment.