Edge 130 Blue Overview
The Edge 130 is a military-grade hybrid fixed-wing VTOL tricopter for extended short range mapping, inspection, surveillance, and reconnaissance needs. With vertical take-off and landing capabilities, seamless transition between hover and forward flight modes, and tool-free payload swapping, the Edge 130 is designed to operate in the most challenging environments.Key HighlightsPayloads
- Overwatch Gimbal: 3-axis gimbal-stabilized EOIR platform with FlightWave Glo-12K Electronic Global Shutter color camera recording 4K at 30 fps with 10x digital zoom, and long-wave infrared imager recording at 640x512 with 2x digital zoom. Digital data range of 5 miles (8 km) using directional antenna.
- Mapping Array: Three simultaneously triggered 13 MP CMOS cameras collecting 39 MP of image data at up to 5 fps. Storage writes up to 1 TB of data at over 1400 MB per second. Capable of covering over 1600 acres of land in one 90-minute flight.
Key Specifications
- Weight: 2.65 lbs (1,200 g)
- Size: 51 in (130 cm) x 30 in (77 cm)
- Cruise Endurance: 60+ minutes*
- Nominal Cruise Speed: 15 m/s (33 mph)
- Range: 12.4 miles (20 km)
- Battery: 86.4 Wh, 6.0 Ah, 14.8 V
- Payloads: ISR and Mapping
- Navigation Beacons: User-controlled visual and infrared
*standard atmospheric pressure
- Forward Flight & Hover: Independent tilt-pod technology enables smooth transitions between forward flight and hover modes without mission interruption.
- Vertical Take-off & Landing: Take-off and land anywhere without the need for cumbersome ground equipment.
- Tool-Free Payload Swapping: Blue UAS Approved payloads swapped in seconds with no tools or special equipment.
- Cyber Hardened: Encrypted AES 256 radios provide tighter security between operator and aircraft.
Summary
The Edge 130 is the future of extended short range reconnaissance. The system features enhanced autopilot technology through the FlightWave Mission Planner, enabling seamless autonomy as the aircraft transitions between multi-rotor and fixed-wing flight using exclusive thrust-vector control with no pilot input needed. Users can leverage pre-programmed mapping and other missions or design custom missions in seconds. The Edge 130 is manufactured in the USA.
