AR3 Portuguese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

The AR3 Portuguese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) can be adapted for missions requiring longer endurance by easily removing the Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) system, offering users a fully functional fixed-wing option. With a flight endurance of 8 to 16 hours, the AR3 VTOL is highly transportable and has a minimal logistics footprint. It is also interoperable with Tekever’s family of systems. Its proven reliability, versatility, and low operational costs make the AR3 VTOL an ideal choice for Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) as well as commercial operations. The TEKEVER AR3 VTOL is designed for a variety of demanding land and maritime missions, and its VTOL capability enhances flexibility in deployment while reducing the logistical requirements. Key features include: - Lowest total cost of ownership - ITAR-free - Easy launch and retrieval - Capable of ISTAR missions - Wide area surveillance - Border protection - Maritime surveillance - Communications relay - Pollution monitoring - Infrastructure monitoring - Reduced logistics footprint for demanding tactical scenarios - Extremely easy to assemble, operate, and store, ensuring excellent readiness - Launched using a mobile catapult system that is easy to transport and deploy - All-terrain retrieval with a deployable parachute and airbags for sensor protection - Real-time collection, processing, and transmission of high-definition video from multiple electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) sensors - Optional beyond line of sight (BLOS) datalink for extended range operations - A wide range of payload and sensor options tailored to each mission's specific requirements.