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 |
| Airframe / lift type | Multirotor – quad |
| Control / autonomy level | Fully autonomous (human-off-the-loop, AI-navigated), RC line-of-sight – BVLOS |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – civil | Inspection, Public safety / SAR |
| Origin / supply chain | COTS (DJI, Autel, Skydio), Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion) |
| Range / endurance | Close range (5–50 km, 1–6 hrs) |
| Signature / detectability | RCS – small |
| Weight / class | Class I – Mini (2–20 kg), FAA <25 kg (Part 107) |