Autonomous 'drone-in-a-box' system: a battery-powered multirotor housed in a robotic base ('Airbase') that swaps its own batteries and payloads for continuous 24/7 BVLOS operation. The Optimus 1-EX received the first FAA type certification for a non-air-carrier autonomous drone.
| Country | Israel |
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| Subcategory | Multirotor |
| Subtype | Drone-in-a-box multirotor |
| Role | Security / data capture |
| Class | Group 1 small UAS |
| Classification | Commercial autonomous UAS |
| Mission | Security, Inspection, Emergency response |
| Variants | Optimus 1-EX |
| Notable partners | Ondas Holdings (parent), ParaZero, FAA |
| MTOW (kg) | 10.4 |
| Operators | Commercial and public-safety (US, Israel) |
| Frame type | Multirotor |
| Length (m) | 1.78 |
| Propulsion | Electric |
| Range (km) | 16 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Export status | FAA-approved; US Blue UAS list |
| Launch method | VTOL |
| Autonomy level | Fully automated (BVLOS) |
| Endurance (min) | 40 |
| Recovery method | VTOL |
| Standard sensors | EO/IR, LiDAR |
| Production status | In production |