Vector Drone
Type: Surveillance 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 |
|---|---|
| design | Hybrid VTOL/fixed-wing |
| launch | Vertical takeoff and landing (no launcher needed) |
| payload | EO/IR, multispectral |
| endurance | ~2 hours (VTOL mode reduces endurance) |
| manufacturer | Quantum-Systems (Germany) |
Operators
- Germany
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