Vesper
Tactical quadcopter
The Vantage Robotics Vesper is a compact, soldier-portable tactical quadcopter designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, compliant with the Blue UAS program.
Mission Profile
The Vesper is engineered to provide dismounted warfighters with immediate, on-demand aerial situational awareness. Its primary role is to extend the visual and sensor reach of small tactical units, enabling them to conduct reconnaissance, target acquisition, and battle damage assessment in complex environments. Its rapid deployment capability and ease of operation are crucial for maintaining operational tempo and enhancing decision-making at the tactical edge. As a Blue UAS Cleared platform, it meets stringent cybersecurity and supply chain requirements, making it suitable for use by U.S. Department of Defense entities in sensitive operations where data security and trust are paramount.
Key Features
- ▸Blue UAS Cleared for U.S. Department of Defense operations
- ▸Soldier-portable, compact, and rapidly deployable design
- ▸Integrated Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) gimbal for day/night ISR
- ▸Ruggedized construction for tactical field conditions
- ▸Intuitive user interface for ease of operation by dismounted personnel
- ▸Secure data link for sensitive information transfer
- ▸Low acoustic and visual signature for discreet operations
Specifications
- configuration
- Quadrotor
- endurance
- Up to 50 minutes
- mtow
- Less than 2 lbs (0.9 kg)
- payload
- Integrated EO/IR gimbal
- propulsion
- Electric motors
- range
- Up to 3.1 miles (5 km)
- speed
- Up to 25 mph (40 km/h)
Notable Operators
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About the Manufacturer
Vantage Robotics builds compact, durable Blue UAS-cleared drones engineered for soldier and law-enforcement operators — with broad customer adoption across DoD, federal civilian agencies, and broadcast media.