AeroVironment Inc.

Quantix Recon is a user-friendly UAV designed for rapid and automated reconnaissance and data collection. It features fully-automated takeoff, flight, and landing functions, making it accessible even for first-time users. The UAV is equipped with an RF Silent Mode that allows it to operate undetected and unaffected by jamming, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely maps for efficient mission planning. Users receive high-resolution, georeferenced imagery directly on their tablet immediately upon landing, with no need for additional devices, internet access, or software. It offers a maximum flight time of 45 minutes and has a radio range of 2 kilometers, with a possible operational range of up to 40 kilometers without a radio link. It weighs 5 pounds (2.3 kg) and can reach an altitude of up to 7,500 feet (2,286 meters) above mean sea level, depending on density altitude. The UAV can operate at wind speeds up to 20 miles per hour (9 meters per second) and supports various mapping modes, including Area, Waypoint, and Linear. The system is designed for quick deployment, with a setup time of approximately 5 minutes.

RQ-11B Raven, a small hand-launched remote-controlled UAV, was launched as an upgrade to the previous generation Raven B system. It is used primarily for military applications, including low-altitude surveillance and reconnaissance intelligence.

The Wasp AE is an advanced version of the Wasp III Micro Air Vehicle (MAV), designed for both maritime and land operations. This lightweight UAS integrates enhanced features such as superior imagery, extended endurance, and ease of use, reflecting the qualities of AeroVironment’s UAS solutions. The Wasp AE is operated using AeroVironment’s Ground Control Station (GCS), which is also compatible with the Raven and Puma AE systems. Key attributes of the Wasp AE include its man-portable and hand-launched design, making it suitable for various environments. It offers a 50-minute endurance and operates with a digital data link for reliable communication. The system features deepstall landing capabilities in confined areas, a gimbaled electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) payload, and a quiet operation to minimize detection. It provides autonomous operation for persistent intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and targeting (ISRT) data. It has a line-of-sight range of 5 kilometers and can extend beyond 5 kilometers with a digital data link relay, with speeds reaching 20 knots in cruise and 45+ knots in dash mode. The typical operating altitude is 500 feet above ground level.