U030 Flexrotor technical information | Airbus

Expeditionary performance

The U030 Flexrotor is a highly expeditionary Group 2 VTOL UAS combining advanced ISTAR capabilities with persistent, long-endurance flight. Designed for a minimal footprint, the fully autonomous system brings standard-setting reliability and sensor performance to demanding operations worldwide.

Technical description

Performance

Dash speed: 140 km/h; 77 kt
Minimum cruise speed: 78 km/h; 42 kt
Typical endurance: 12 - 15 hours; 12 - 15 hours
Ceiling: > 5000 m; 16,400 ft
Hover ceiling OGE: 1,300 m (at 25 kg no boost); 4,300 ft (at 50 lbs, no boost)

Dimensions

Length: 2 m; 6.6 ft
Rotor diameter: 2.2 m; 25 kg
Wingspan: 3 m; 9.8 ft
Max. gross take-off weight (MTOW): 25kg; 55 lb

Characteristics

Maximum payload: 8 kg; 18 lb
Propulsion: Engine 28 cc 2 stroke; Engine 28 cc 2 stroke
Box to flight: ~30 min (repeat location); ~30 min (repeat location)
Landing zone: 3.7 m x 3.7 m; (12 ft x 12 ft)

Documents

Brochures

Airbus Flexrotor brochure for land and maritime operations

Airbus Flexrotor brochure for commercial operations

Brochures

Airbus Flexrotor brochure for land and maritime operations

Airbus Flexrotor brochure for commercial operations

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