A hybrid gas-electric VTOL UAS using a gas-powered generator driving six external rotors around a central 19-inch ducted fan with two counter-rotating fans. Designed for long endurance and high payload, with hard points to carry/release payloads.
| Country | USA |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | VTOL / Hybrid |
| Subtype | Hybrid VTOL multirotor/ducted-fan UAS |
| Role | ISR / heavy-payload VTOL |
| Classification | VTOL UAS |
| Mission | ISR, surveillance, payload delivery |
| Variants | Hummingbird (Model I); Hummingbird II; Hummingbird XRP |
| Frame type | VTOL hybrid |
| Propulsion | Hybrid gas-electric |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Launch method | VTOL |
| Autonomy level | Direct control and preprogrammed flight plans |
| Endurance (min) | 300 |
| Recovery method | VTOL |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Max payload (kg) | 11.3 |
| Production status | In production (deliveries 2014) |