AUSA 2024: Quantum-Systems targets big 2025 with UAS developments
Quantum-Systems has been upgrading its UAS family, with new versions of the Vector, Reliant and Twister drones set for release throughout 2025.
The PAE ISR made, tactical group 3 UAS Resolute Eagle is set to receive a 75kg payload capability increase in June, rounding off comprehensive modification work on the platform.
Increasing the payload from its standard 75kg payload, is part of the manufacturer’s AS 90100 quality improvement certification plan, and follows on from previous development milestones including full rate production maturity – TRL level 8.
‘We have a number of engineers working on that project in addition to continuing to improve the Resolute Eagle. Adding different payload capabilities is based on what we've heard in the marketplace, including that people want
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Quantum-Systems has been upgrading its UAS family, with new versions of the Vector, Reliant and Twister drones set for release throughout 2025.
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