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.
UAVOS has completed test flights of its Surveyor-HE UAS system, the company announced on 27 January.
The Surveyor-HE consists of the UVH-EL UAS and ground control system equipped with an electric engine unit.
UAVOS has increased the flight endurance of the UAS to 1.5 hours carrying a 5-6kg payload and powered by two high-capacity lithium-ion batteries. In its light configuration the UAS can carry the same payload for 45 minutes.
The 2.23m VTOL UAS has fully automatic take-off, flight and landing, and can fly at 3,500m at speeds of up to 75m/h.
The system has been designed for surveillance, monitoring, communications and anti-UAS protection operations.
Quantum-Systems has been upgrading its UAS family, with new versions of the Vector, Reliant and Twister drones set for release throughout 2025.
The service has been using a Directed Requirement (DR) approach to speed up the deployment of a Medium Range Reconnaissance capability.
AeroVironment’s portfolio will grow thanks to the eVTOL P550 aimed at battalion-level tactical forces.
The Royal Australian Air Force is advancing its unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities across three key programmes as it works with the likes of Boeing and Northrop Grumman to reshape Australia’s defence strategy.
Prototypes from Griffon Aerospace and Textron Systems recently passed through MOSA conformance trials and flight tests.
Funds for the second phase of this effort will be allocated in the US Department of Defense (DoD) FY2026 budget request.