Alpha Unmanned Systems Platform Family
Unmanned Platform
Alpha Unmanned Systems produces a family of gasoline-powered rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicles designed for maritime, naval, and security operations.
Mission Profile
Alpha Unmanned Systems' platforms are primarily designed for persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, particularly in challenging maritime and security environments. Their gasoline-powered engines offer significant endurance and payload capacity compared to electric alternatives, making them suitable for extended operations over land or sea. These UAVs are employed in roles such as border patrol, coastal surveillance, critical infrastructure inspection, search and rescue, and support for naval operations. Their ability to operate from small vessels and deploy rapidly provides a flexible asset for enhancing situational awareness and extending the reach of human operators in various operational contexts.
Key Features
- ▸Gasoline-powered engine for extended endurance and readily available fuel.
- ▸High payload capacity for diverse sensor integration.
- ▸Vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability for confined spaces.
- ▸Autonomous flight modes and user-friendly ground control station.
- ▸Robust design suitable for harsh weather and maritime conditions.
- ▸Low operational costs due to fuel type and maintenance.
Specifications
- ceiling
- Up to 3,000 m (10,000 ft)
- configuration
- Single-rotor helicopter
- endurance
- Up to 4 hours (A900 with 6kg payload)
- mtow
- Up to 50 kg (A900)
- payload
- Up to 25 kg (A900)
- propulsion
- Gasoline engine
- range
- Up to 150 km (Line-of-Sight, A900)
- speed
- Up to 100 km/h (A900)
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About the Manufacturer
Alpha Unmanned Systems appears in the Unmanned Systems Technology platform directory as a manufacturer of unmanned vehicles and autonomous systems. The company's published focus: helicopter uavs: rotary wing drones for maritime, naval & security operations | uas gcs. Operating from Madrid, Spain, Alpha Unmanned Systems serves customers across defense, public safety, industrial, and commercial markets. Visit the official site for current platform specifications, payload options, and procurement information.