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Vapor 55 American All-Electric Helicopter UAS

Vapor 55

Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
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Basic Information
Name
Vapor 55 American All-Electric Helicopter UAS
Designation
Vapor 55
Alternate Designation
Vapor 55
Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
AeroVironment
Date of Introduction
2015
Description

The all-electric VAPOR 55 Helicopter UAS delivers flight control performance, endurance, and payload flexibility. Featuring military-grade components, intelligent HW/SW system design, and high energy density lithium-polymer battery, VAPOR delivers enhanced flight stability and up to one hour of flight time on a single battery charge. With an expansive modular payload bay, and up to 10 lbs. useable payload capacity, VAPOR is multi-mission capable, with access to a variety of available integrated sensors and third party payloads including EO/IR, survey grade PPK mapping, LiDAR and hyperspectral sensors, and Drop/Delivery Mechanism. Every VAPOR Helicopter UAS incorporates proprietary HeliSynth™ technology for system level optimization including advanced autopilot, payload control & operation, and mission performance efficiency.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range 56.0 km
Rotor Diameter 2291.00 m
Payload Capacity 10 kg
Variants
Vapor 35 INA
System
Alternate Designation Vapor 55
Type Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Manufacturer AeroVironment
Payload Capacity 10 lbs (4.5 kg)
Payload Options EO/IR, LiDAR, Hyperspectral, PPK Mapping, Drop Mechanism
Data Links 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz, Satellite
Dimensions
Aircraft Length 1,941 mm
Aircraft Width 672 mm
Aircraft Height 583 mm
Rotor Diameter 2,291 mm
Gross Weight 24.9 kg
Automotive
Engine Name INA
Engine Type INA
Engine Power INA
Range 56 km
Operating Altitude INA
Max Cruise Endurance 60 minutes with full payload
Max Hover Endurance 45 minutes with full payload
Max Wind Peak 20 kts (23 MPH); Gusts 40 kts (45 MPH)
Operating Altitude 0-12,000 MSL
Details
Country of Origin United States
Category Very Low-Cost, Close-Range UAVs (Less than 5 km Range)
Air > Very Low-Cost, Close-Range UAVs (Less than 5 km Range)
Filter Label
V
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
1.94 m
Width
0.67 m
Height
0.58 m
Weight
24.9 kg
Operators (1)
United States
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