The Eturnas D is a small, hand-launchable long-endurance UAV developed by DII LLC of Norman, Oklahoma. It uses a reconfigurable solar-cell wing that more than triples endurance over comparable battery-powered UAVs and supports modular sensor/camera payloads for ISR and monitoring.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | Solar-powered fixed-wing UAV |
| Role | ISR / research |
| Classification | Mini/small UAS |
| Mission | Reconnaissance, Surveillance, Environmental monitoring, Aerial photography |
| MTOW (kg) | 4.1 |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Length (m) | 1.4 |
| Propulsion | Electric (solar-augmented battery) |
| Wingspan (m) | 2.1 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Launch method | Hand-launch |
| Autonomy level | Semi-autonomous |
| Recovery method | Belly/deep-stall landing |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Standard sensors | EO camera, Modular payloads |
| Production status | Uncertain |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | Semi-autonomous (human-on-the-loop) |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – civil | Photography / film, Research |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion), Solar-augmented |
| Signature / detectability | RCS – small |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class I – Mini (2–20 kg), FAA <25 kg (Part 107) |