Vector Drone

Vector Drone

Type: uav

Domain: air

Country of Origin: Germany

Manufacturer: Quantum Systems

First Deployed: 2021

Overview

Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) fixed-wing tactical unmanned aerial system developed by German company Quantum-Systems. Combines the hover capability of a multirotor with the endurance and speed of a fixed-wing aircraft through a tilt-rotor transition mechanism. Endurance of approximately 2 hours with an operational radius exceeding 40 km. Carries EO/IR payload with onboard edge computing for AI-assisted target detection and classification. Weighs approximately 7 kg for hand-portable deployment by small infantry units without launch equipment. Features encrypted datalink and integration with NATO standard tactical networks. Adopted by the Bundeswehr for company and platoon-level ISR, with significant export interest driven by combat validation in Ukraine.

Technical Specifications

range~30 km
designHybrid VTOL/fixed-wing
launchVertical takeoff and landing (no launcher needed)
payloadEO/IR, multispectral
endurance~2 hours (VTOL mode reduces endurance)
manufacturerQuantum-Systems (Germany)

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