NX30
Coaxial multirotor
The Ascent AeroSystems NX30 is a compact, rugged coaxial multirotor drone designed for industrial inspection, environmental monitoring, and public safety applications.
Mission Profile
The Ascent AeroSystems NX30 is engineered for demanding operational environments, serving critical roles in industrial inspection, environmental monitoring, and public safety. Its coaxial rotor design provides a highly stable and agile platform, capable of operating in confined spaces and challenging weather conditions where traditional multirotors might struggle. This design also contributes to its compact footprint, facilitating rapid deployment and transport.The drone's primary employment contexts include infrastructure assessment (e.g., power grids, pipelines, bridges), detailed site surveys, and environmental data collection. In public safety, it supports situational awareness for first responders, search and rescue operations, and hazardous material inspections. Its robust construction and modular payload system allow for adaptation to various sensors, ensuring versatile data acquisition for diverse mission requirements.
Key Features
- ▸Compact, cylindrical coaxial multirotor design
- ▸Rugged, all-weather construction (IP56 rated)
- ▸Modular payload system for versatile sensor integration
- ▸Rapid deployment and pack-up
- ▸High wind resistance (up to 40 mph / 18 m/s)
- ▸GPS-denied navigation capabilities
- ▸Swappable batteries for extended operations
Specifications
- ceiling
- Not publicly disclosed
- configuration
- Coaxial multirotor
- endurance
- Up to 30 minutes
- mtow
- Not publicly disclosed
- payload
- Up to 3 lbs (1.36 kg)
- propulsion
- Electric motors
- range
- Not publicly disclosed
- speed
- Not publicly disclosed
Notable Operators
Comparable Platforms
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.