VAPOR® 55
The all-electric VAPOR® 55 Helicopter UAS stands alone in its class – combining precision flight control performance, endurance, automated mission execution, 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.
- Fully automatic flight operation
- Advanced Blade Design and 3 Blade Rotor
- Endurance — Up to one hour of flight time on a single battery charge
- Automated Mission Execution — Enables operators to plan, simulate and execute missions automatically
- Payload Flexibility — Choose from available integrated sensors or custom-configure with third party payloads
Specifications
| Gross Weight | 55 lbs (24.9 kg) |
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| Usable Payload | 10 lbs (4.5 kg) |
| Ground Speed Limit | 33 mph (15 m/s) |
| Maximum Endurance | Cruise: 60 mins, Hover: 45 mins |
| Range | 35 miles (56 km) |
| Dimensions | Aircraft: 6.4 ft (1,941 mm) x 2.2 ft (672 mm) x 1.9 ft (583 mm) Rotor Diameter: 7.5 ft (2,291 mm) |
| Operating Altitude | 0-12,000 MSL |
| Maximum Wind Peak | 20 kts (23 MPH); Gusts 40 kts (45 MPH) |
| Data Links | 900 MHz, 2.4 GHz, 5.8 GHz, Satellite |
| Payload Options | EO/IR Sensor, LIDAR, Hyperspectral, PPK Mapping, Drop Mechanism, Multi-Payload |
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