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Vector AI German Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Vector AI

Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
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Basic Information
Name
Vector AI German Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
Vector AI
Alternate Designation
Vector AI
Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Quantum Systems
Date of Introduction
2025
Description

The Vector AI German Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is the latest version of the combat-proven Vector eVTOL small Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS). This advanced system builds on years of operational experience, boasting thousands of mission hours across global military operations, including its demonstrated effectiveness in Ukraine. As a silent, mid-endurance electric VTOL fixed-wing sUAS, it delivers real-time, high-resolution imagery to operators engaged in mid-range reconnaissance missions. Its open systems architecture allows for continuous enhancement of the system's capabilities and functionalities. With onboard computing power and AI capabilities, Vector ensures reliable performance under various conditions while minimizing the cognitive load on operators. Moreover, it provides flexible and enduring flight and surveillance capabilities that surpass many currently operating UAS platforms worldwide. Vector AI operates as a 2-in-1 system that utilizes the same main fuselage, ground controller, data link, sensors, and AI technologies. It can be easily reconfigured as a multicopter without altering its avionics hardware, user interface, or workflow. Vector AI delivers real-time intelligence and adaptability for any mission, with a modular design and advanced AI processing that enable rapid reconfiguration with minimal downtime. Equipped with dual NVIDIA Jetson Orin system-on-modules, it instantly processes data from both gimbal and fixed cameras, providing AI-driven object detection, classification, and tracking. This feature reduces reliance on external links, allowing for faster decision-making in GPS-denied and contested environments. With dual-band connectivity, CAT 1 targeting, and a multicopter tether kit, Vector AI extends operational reach, enhancing effectiveness through increased endurance and real-time situational awareness. Its modular VTOL design minimizes maintenance, maximizes uptime, and lowers lifecycle costs, thereby delivering long-term value through affordability and endurance. Fully compatible with ATAK, COT, and existing military systems, it integrates seamlessly into battlefield networks for real-time data sharing and coordinated operations. Beyond the airframe, its modular architecture extends to key components such as antennas, radios, engines, sensors, and payloads, offering adaptability, rapid field repair, and cost-effective upgrades. With minimal maintenance requirements and built-in interoperability, Vector AI provides a durable and efficient Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) solution for sustained operational effectiveness. Vector AI builds on years of operational experience with thousands of mission hours in global military settings, including its proven success in Ukraine. Insights gained from real-world combat have influenced every upgrade, ensuring the platform meets the current and future needs of modern warfighters. Key enhancements include extended battery life for improved endurance, advanced anti-jam GPS antennas for electronic warfare resilience, reinforced structural components for enhanced durability, and a modular sensor suite for increased mission versatility. Designed with direct input from users, Vector AI enables rapid deployment, minimal setup, and seamless integration into joint force logistics, ensuring proven reliability in the field.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Engine Battery
Max Speed 72.0 km/h
Range 60.0 km
Endurance 180.00 hrs
Service Ceiling 4000 m
Wingspan 2.80 m
System
Alternate Designation Vector AI
Type Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer Quantum Systems
Operating Mode eVTOL
Payload Capacity INA
Payloads Next Vision Raptor EO/IR 360°; SIGINT payloads; CRPA modules; Tethering for multicopter version; Acoustic sensor; Additional data links (e.g. for RVT/ROVER)
Data Link Frequency 2.2 - 2.5 GHz 4.4 - 4.9 GHz
IP Rating IP55
Data Encryption AES 256
AI Processing 2 x NVIDIA Jetson Orin
Dimensions
Length 1.5 m
Height INA
Wingspan 2.8 m
Maximum Takeoff Weight 9.5 kg
Automotive
Engine Name INA
Engine Type Battery
Engine Power INA
Maximum Speed 72 km/h
Maximum Range 60 km Data Link Range
Service Ceiling 4,000 m
Endurance 180 min
Wind Tolerance 10 m/s (ground) 12 m/s (air)
Details
Country of Origin Germany
Category UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
V
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
1.5 m
Width
2.8 m
Height
Weight
9.5 kg
Operators (1)
Germany
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