The AeroVironment Quantix (Mapper/Recon) is a hybrid VTOL fixed-wing UAV that takes off vertically like a multirotor then transitions to fixed-wing flight for efficient mapping and survey; dual 18MP RGB and multispectral cameras.
| Country | USA |
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| Subcategory | VTOL / Hybrid |
| Subtype | Hybrid VTOL mapping drone |
| Role | Mapping / ISR |
| Class | Group 1 / Nano-Mini |
| Classification | Small UAS / commercial mapping |
| Mission | mapping, survey, agriculture, reconnaissance |
| Datalink | 900 MHz encrypted, WiFi |
| Variants | Quantix Mapper; Quantix Recon |
| Operators | Commercial, agriculture, public safety |
| Frame type | VTOL hybrid |
| Propulsion | Battery-electric |
| Range (km) | 2 |
| Wingspan (m) | 1 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Export status | Commercial export |
| Launch method | vertical takeoff (VTOL) |
| Autonomy level | Automated/autonomous flight |
| Endurance (min) | 45 |
| Recovery method | vertical landing (VTOL) |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 72 |
| Standard sensors | 18MP RGB camera, multispectral/NDVI camera |
| Production status | In production |
| Airframe / lift type | VTOL hybrid – quadplane |
| Control / autonomy level | Semi-autonomous (human-on-the-loop) |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – civil | Agriculture, Survey / mapping |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion) |
| Range / endurance | Very close range (<5 km, <1 hr) |
| Signature / detectability | RF-emitting |
| Speed regime | Medium (50–150 km/h) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class I – Micro (<2 kg) |