Airbus Helicopters' new Flexrotor drone provides real time intelligence for tactical operations.
The Flexrotor is classified as a Group 2 small tactical UAS with a maximum launch weight of 25 kilograms. It is capable of autonomous vertical takeoff and landing within a 3.7 by 3.7 meter area. The airframe features a 2-meter body, a 3-meter wingspan, and a 2.2-meter rotor diameter. Powered by a 28cc two-stroke engine, it supports an 8-kilogram payload and has an average mission endurance of 12 to 14 hours. The system is designed for expeditionary deployments and can be stored, transported, and launched within 30 minutes. The Flexrotor does not require specialized launch or recovery equipment and can be deployed from confined land areas or maritime platforms without flight decks. The hover ceiling at maximum weight with landing legs retracted is 1,300 meters, and the dash speed is 140 km/h.