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V-TOL Products - Unmanned Airborne Systems (UAS)

V-TOL has a range of proven and in some cases battle tested UAS. Focusing on effective, affordable, high-end Micro & Mini-UAS (< 25kg) and large Aerostat products, V-TOL products have been developed to provide commercial and military grade* remote sensing and surveillance solutions. Globally, V-TOL products, as listed below, are delivering** a new level in spatial awareness designed to improve business outcomes.

* Please note, some products are subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Purchase and use of ITAR listed items will be subject to US Government approval.

**Also, note that the purchase of UAS for commercial hire & reward to 3rd parties will require a Commercial Operator's Certificate issued by the relevant air space regulator.

This UAS Product Page Covers:

1. V-TOL UAS Products
2. V-TCOM Aerostats
3. UAS LRF Support Products
4. UAS Applications
5. UAS Capabilities
6. Comparative Advantages
7. V-TOL UAS Support Services

Commercial Short Range UAS (< 3 kg)

Designed for basic remote sensing tasks in agriculture and environmental monitoring, this Mini-UAS product is available to the public and subject to Air Space Regulations. This Mini-UAS is hand launched and represents a basic, but effective UAS industry capability.

Low-Cost UAV Agricultural/Environmental Solution

Consisting of a basic GPS controlled auto-pilot with radio control-link, camera payload in a Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) model airframe, this UAS is capable of conducting short-range (< 2 km) line-of-sight (LOS) operations.

Hi-Resolution Near-Real Time (NRT) jpeg images and Low-Resolution Real-Time (RT) mpeg video can be collected and record by this type. Basic ortho rectified mosaic maps can be created providing actionable data.

Research Mini-UAS (< 7 kg)

Designed for UAS applications and Mini-UAS payload research, this product is available to universities, Government and ITAR approved organizations. This electric powered hand launched product can operate up to 60 minutes carrying payloads of up to 1.5kg.

Consisting of an advanced GPS/INS navigation system in a purpose designed airframe, this UAS is capable of conducting accurate beyond LOS (20km+) operations, but is typically limited to its 6km Real-Time video link, as required by Air Space Regulations.

Tactical Micro & Mini-UAS (2-25kg)

Designed for law-enforcement and military applications, these cutting edge products are subject to ITAR approval. Capable of advanced camera centric tactical level airborne surveillance operations, they are man portable offering day/night video and hi-resolution digital still options.

Micro-UAS are capable of delivering actionable intelligence. Ideal for small teams and patrol level operations, the small logistics footprint (designed to be carried by one team member) of Micro Bug-B with On-Point™ targeting software empowers the patrol level commander with a 2-4 hour out a pack "Over The Hill" ITSAR capability.

Mini-UAS are man and vehicle portable. They provide enhanced capabilities over Micro-UAS such as greater endurance, speed, altitude and multiple payloads.

The M-BAT 3 is a versatile utility UAS. Designed to capture video and Hi-Resolution imagery, it is the spatial work horse for V-TOL Flight Services. This UAS has been successfully deployed with US Forces to conduct POE reconnaissance missions. The M-BAT 4 is the bigger brother of BAT 3 being capable of extended operations and 20kg payloads.

V-TCOM Multi-Purpose Platforms (MPP) Aerostats

Ranging in size from 17 to 74m and operating up to an altitude of 20,000+ feet, TCOM Aerostats are the most tested and reliable tethered airborne Persistent Multi-Purpose Platforms (MPP) available. Standalone or networked, TCOM MPP(s) with the ability to stay aloft for weeks at a time are capable of conducting many C4ISR missions by mounting: surveillance sensors, communication, WiFi and retransmission packages, EW/ELINT, weather monitoring sensors, IFF transponders, etc.

V-TOL in joint venture with Docklands Science Park has teamed up with TCOM to deliver to the Australian people a comprehensive surveillance solution designed for wide-area persistent monitoring of Australia's northern approaches, choke points and AEZ (Australian Economic Zone) while providing value-added communication and weather services to Australia's remote northern communities.

UAS Launch / Recovery Support Products

To conduct safe and compliant UAS operations, UAS controllers and Launch Recovery Facility (LRF) Safety Officers require UAS Ground Support Equipment (GSE). This equipment is designed to provide spatial awareness of the UAS operating airspace and communications with other airspace users. Please contact V-TOL for further information.

UAS Applications

V-TOL products have been selected to meet military needs and to match the growing commercial applications our products can provide. Applications include, but not limited too, point, route and area surveillance, asset protection and monitoring, environmental management, infrastructure planning, disaster recovery, cropping and animal monitoring in agriculture.

UAS Capabilities

UAS can deliver basic point-to-point (Unmanned Air Vehicle to Ground Control Station) imagery and spatial data and or operate within a sophisticated networked surveillance, and remote spatial sensing C4ISR system. From viticulture to asset protection, V-TOL products provide an effective UAS remote sensing capability.

UAS & Aerostat Comparative Advantages

UAS vs Satellite and Manned Aircraft:

  • Lower Cost - Acquisition and On-going Operational costs
  • Higher Resolution - Capable of < 0.01m
  • Timeliness - Rapid processing & delivery of Geo-Spatial Product

Aerostats vs Satellite and Manned Aircraft:

  • Multi Purpose Platforms (MPP) - Capable of Multiple Missions
  • Persistence - On station for weeks at a time
  • Wide Area Footprint - 200+ km radius
  • High Resolution in Real-Time - Large ISAR/SAR antenna arrays
  • Lowest-Cost per operating hour for area imaged

V-TOL Product Support

V-TOL offers pre-purchase product use analysis, training and "Through Life Support" options for its products. V-TOL can also provide specialist spatial data and information collection services. For information on V-TOL product support and services to the UAS industry, please refer to our Customer Support page and www.uatar.com

For further detail on any aspect of V-TOL UAS Products please contact: info@v-tol.com