NX130
Heavy-lift coaxial
The Ascent AeroSystems NX130 is a heavy-lift coaxial unmanned aerial system designed for demanding industrial and defense missions requiring significant payload capacity.
Mission Profile
The NX130 is engineered to serve as a robust and versatile aerial platform for critical operations where payload capacity and reliability are paramount. Its primary role involves carrying substantial and specialized sensor packages, communication relays, or other mission-specific equipment for extended durations. The coaxial rotor design contributes to its compact footprint and enhanced stability, making it suitable for deployment in diverse and challenging environments, from urban settings to remote field operations. It is employed by defense organizations for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), target acquisition, and logistical support, as well as by industrial clients for infrastructure inspection, mapping, and delivery tasks where its heavy-lift capability offers a distinct advantage over lighter platforms. Its modularity allows for rapid adaptation to various mission requirements and integration of different payloads.
Key Features
- ▸Heavy-lift capability for diverse payloads
- ▸Coaxial rotor design for stability and compact form factor
- ▸Modular architecture for rapid payload integration and field maintenance
- ▸Ruggedized construction for all-weather and harsh environment operations
- ▸Quick deployment and minimal setup time
- ▸Open software and hardware architecture for customization
- ▸High power-to-weight ratio
Specifications
- ceiling
- 12,000 ft (3,658 m) ASL
- configuration
- Coaxial multirotor, cylindrical
- endurance
- Up to 30 minutes with 10 kg payload
- mtow
- 25 kg (55 lbs)
- payload
- Up to 10 kg (22 lbs)
- propulsion
- Electric
- speed
- Up to 60 mph (96 km/h)
Notable Operators
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About the Manufacturer
Ascent AeroSystems is the leading US manufacturer of coaxial drones — a uniquely compact, durable form factor that stows like a flashlight and survives weather and rough handling that ground conventional multirotors. Customers include first-responder agencies and defense end-users.