A new Dutch drone shaped by frontline feedback is designed to stay airborne for up to eight hours, giving troops more time to gather intelligence without rotating aircraft.
DeltaQuad’s “Evo-LE” is a fixed-wing vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone built for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance missions.
Its development drew on input from frontline operators and lessons from thousands of operational flight hours.
Because it takes off and lands vertically, the drone can deploy from confined areas without a runway. That flexibility could help operators maintain aerial coverage over large or remote areas.
The Evo-LE uses the company’s Block 3 airframe, which features redesigned composites and improved protection against rain and debris.
Its landing legs are designed to detach during a hard landing to help protect the main airframe.
Built for the Long Watch
Depending on its payload, mission, and operating conditions, the Evo-LE can fly for up to eight hours and cover up to 480 kilometers (298 miles). Its radio range extends up to 120 kilometers (75 miles).
The drone can carry a payload of up to 1.5 kilograms (3.3 pounds) and has a maximum takeoff weight of 13 kilograms (28.7 pounds).
DeltaQuad said its dual-battery configuration, redesigned electrical architecture, and upgraded VTOL drivetrain are built around longer missions.
The platform can be configured with anti-jamming, secure communications, and autonomous navigation options. Its automatic landing gear also provides an unobstructed 360-degree field of view during a mission.
The Evo-LE is now available to order, with DeltaQuad offering operator training, field support, and maintenance services.
