Edge Autonomy stands at the forefront of innovative unmanned and autonomous aircraft technologies, offering long-endurance fixed-wing UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) airframes, sophisticated gimbal payloads, and reliable continuous power systems.
With a legacy spanning over 34 years, we deliver our advanced solutions to a diverse clientele, including the U.S. Department of Defense, federal agencies, allied nations, academic institutions, and commercial organizations.
fixed-Wing UAS
Long-Endurance Fixed-Wing UAVs for Civil and Military Use
Our non-ITAR autonomous UAS (unmanned aerial systems) are designed with modularity in mind, allowing for seamless adaptation to various military, civilian, and commercial needs.
Fitted with cutting-edge EO/IR gimbals, these versatile long-endurance fixed-wing UAVs excel in numerous applications, such as ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance), search and rescue missions, border security, and environmental monitoring.
- Group 2 / NATO Class I validated VTOL ISR platform
- Flight endurance exceeding 8 hours
- Operational range of 160 km
- Group 2 / Group 3 / NATO Class I catapult-launched fixed-wing UAS
- Flight endurance exceeding 20 hours
- Operational range of 180 km
- Group 3 / NATO Class I hybrid VTOL fixed-wing drone
- Flight endurance exceeding 12 hours
- Operational range of 180 km
Specifications Overview
| VXE30 VTOL | Penguin C Mk 2 | penguin C Mk 2.5 VTOL | |
| Wingspan | 4.9m (16 ft) | 3.9m (12.8 ft) | 4.12m (13.5 ft) |
| MTOW | 20 kg (44 lbs) | 25 kg (55 lbs) | 41 kg (90.39 lbs) |
| Flight Ceiling | 4572m (15000 ft) | 5000m (16400 ft) | 5000m (16400 ft) |
| Flight Endurance | 8+ hrs | 20+ hrs | 12+ hrs |
| Comms Range | Up to 160 km | up to 180 km | Up to 180 km |
| Speed | 30+ kts cruise, 50+ kts max | 40+ kts cruise, 60+ kts max | 45+ kts cruise, 65+ kts max |
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Unmanned Aircraft & Airframe Innovations
Penguin B Semi-integrated Airframe
Versatile Fixed-Wing UAV with Extensive Customization Options
- Highly adaptable fixed-wing airframe with various take-off configurations
- Endurance of over 20 hours with a fuel-injected engine
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Advanced Payload Cameras from Octopus ISR Systems
Unmatched Performance in a Compact Form Factor
Our Octopus ISR Systems division specializes in developing advanced optronic surveillance payloads for UAVs and unmanned systems. The non-ITAR UAV camera gimbals are designed with a low SWaP (size, weight, and power) profile and are fully ruggedized to endure the toughest operational conditions.
Octopus ISR Systems provides exceptional target detection capabilities, featuring up to 30x optical zoom at Full HD resolution and up to 90x optical zoom at SD resolution for even closer inspections.
All our EO/IR gimbals come equipped with high-performance video processing,enabling features such as target tracking,video stabilization,roll correction,and digital zoom.
1080p FHD at 30FPS
2x electro-optical CMOS sensors
2x thermal LWIR sensors
⌀ 95 mm x 134 mm (3.80 in x 5.30 in)
560 g / 1.25 lb
E140LC720p HD at 30FPS
1x electro-optical CMOS sensor
1x thermal LWIR sensor
⌀ 140 mm x 195 mm (5.51 in x 7.70 in)
1.27 kg / 2.80 lb
E140Z G21080p FHD at 30FPS
1x electro-optical CMOS sensor
1x thermal LWIR sensor
⌀ 140 mm x 189 mm (5.51 in x 7.44 in)
1.40 kg / 3.08 lb
E175720p HD at 30FPS
1x electro-optical CMOS sensor
1x thermal MWIR sensor
⌀ 175 mm x 220 mm (6.88 in x 8.66 in)
2.60 kg / 5.73 lb
E180 / E180MG2160p 4K at 30FPS
1x electro-optical CMOS sensor
1x thermal MWIR sensor
⌀ 180 mm x 227 mm (7.10 in x 8.90 in)
180MG: 3.25kg / 7.16lb or 180: 3.75kg / 8.10lb
Specifications Overview
| E95 | E140LC | E140Z G2 | E175 | E180MG | |
| EO | 1920×1080p | 1280×720p | 1920×1080p | 1280×720p | 3840×2160p |
| hFOV for EO | 59.9° – 7.1° | 62.9° – 2.2° | 63.7° – 2.3° | 62.9° – 2.2° | 56.6° – 2.2° |
| vFOV for EO | 36.6° – 4.0° | 37.9° – 1.3° | 37.9° – 1.3° | 37.9° – 1.3° | 34.0° – 2.0° |
| Max EO Optical Zoom | 20x (1080p), 45x (480p) | 30x (720p), 45x (480p) | 30x (1080p), 67x (480p) | 30x (720p), 45x (480p) | 20x (2160p), 90x (480p) |
| 4x Digital Zoom for EO | ✔️ | ✔️ | – | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| IR | LWIR 640x512p | LWIR 640x512p | LWIR 640x512p | MWIR 640x512p | MWIR 640x512p |
| hFOV for IR | 12.5° or 31.8° | 25° | 43.3° – 8.2° | 26.8° – 2.0° | 30.9° – 6.7° |
| vFOV for IR | 26° or 9.9° | 18.9° | 26.3° – 2.0° | 21.5° – 1.6° | 21.7° – 1.6° |
| IR Optical Zoom | – | – | 5x | 15x | 15x |
| Thermal Imager Digital Zoom | 4x | 4x | – | 4x | 4x |
| Moving Target Indicator | ✔️ | – | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Automatic Object tracking | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Laser Rangefinder | – | – | – | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Laser Pointer | ✔️ | – | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
for more details: Octopus ISR Payload Camera Systems >
Power Solutions
Explore Edge Autonomy’s Robust Power Systems – Built for durability!
When it comes to powering essential systems, reliability is key – and that’s what Edge autonomy’s rugged power solutions deliver.
Unlike conventional fuel cells,our proprietary microtubular design incorporates built-in redundancy,ensuring your system maintains power output irrespective of challenges. Experience the reliability and resilience of Edge Autonomy’s innovative power solutions today.
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