X PlusOne
Hybrid VTOL fixed-wing
The xCraft X PlusOne is a hybrid VTOL fixed-wing drone designed for long-range intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities.
Mission Profile
The X PlusOne combines the agility of a multirotor with the speed and efficiency of a fixed-wing aircraft. This hybrid design allows it to take off and land vertically in confined spaces without the need for a runway, then transition seamlessly into efficient forward flight. This capability is crucial for missions requiring deployment from unprepared sites and covering significant distances quickly.
Its primary role is intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, enabling operators to perform wide-area mapping, inspection, and persistent aerial observation. The ability to loiter over points of interest in hover mode and then transition to high-speed transit makes it versatile for various data collection tasks, providing both detailed close-up views and broad situational awareness.
Key Features
- ▸Hybrid VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing) capability
- ▸Seamless transition between multirotor hover and fixed-wing forward flight
- ▸High-speed fixed-wing flight for efficient area coverage
- ▸Ability to operate from confined or unprepared spaces
- ▸Aerodynamic design optimized for stability and performance
- ▸Designed for carrying small camera payloads for ISR
Specifications
- configuration
- Hybrid VTOL (quadcopter for hover, fixed-wing for forward flight)
- endurance
- Approximately 20-25 minutes (with typical payload)
- payload
- Designed for small cameras (e.g., GoPro)
- propulsion
- Electric motors
- speed
- Up to 60 mph (96 km/h)
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About the Manufacturer
xCraft designs and manufactures customized UAS for enterprise and military markets, partnering with companies in defense, energy, security, and public safety to develop tailored applications around real-world operational problems.