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Aurora Flight Sciences / SKIRON-XLE Unmanned Aircraft System

SKIRON-XLE Unmanned Aircraft System

Fuel-cell-powered long endurance Group 2 UAS with eVTOL capability

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SKIRON-XLE Unmanned Aircraft System


Long Endurance Group 2 UAS

SKIRON-XLE is a Group 2 drone powered by a hydrogen fuel cell with fixed-wing forward flight for extended flight endurance. It’s vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) capability, user-friendly interface, and advanced autonomy make it easy to fly. An EO/IR camera provides excellent ground resolution for airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR).

  • Hybrid VTOL fixed-wing
    Launch and land without auxiliary equipment. Vertical take-off and landing with fixed wing forward flight.
  • Long endurance
    7-hour flight endurance powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. Up to 47 mi (75 km) C2 link range.
  • Flexible payload
    Integrated EO/IR payload options provide excellent ground resolution. Modular nosecone for quick payload swaps or custom integration.
  • Easy to fly
    Quick to train with user-friendly mission planning software and advanced autonomy.
  • Small footprint
    Designed for efficient deployment. Transportable by standard pick-up truck with a two-person crew.
Length 2.4m (7ft 10 in)
Wingspan 5.0m (16ft 6 in)
Propulsion 800W hydrogen fuel cell with rechargeable LiPo battery and fuel tanks
Takeoff Weight 22.5kg (54 lbs) with Trillium HD55 payload, fuel cell, and tanks
Max Flight Endurance 7.0 hours
Speed 26 m/s (50 knots) max
19 m/s (36 knots) cruise

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