Small long-endurance ISR UAS; the VXE30 is a VTOL-capable derivative that set a Group 2 world endurance record of 39h 17m. Originally Lockheed Martin Skunk Works.
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | VTOL / Hybrid |
| Subtype | Small UAV |
| Role | Tactical reconnaissance |
| Class | Group 2 small UAS |
| Classification | Group 2 (5-25 kg) |
| Mission | ISR |
| Variants | Stalker XE; Stalker VXE; VXE30 |
| Notable partners | Lockheed Martin (original developer); Edge Autonomy |
| Operators | United States (Army, USMC) |
| Frame type | VTOL hybrid |
| Length (m) | 2.6 |
| Propulsion | Hybrid |
| Wingspan (m) | 4.8 |
| Combat-proven | Yes |
| Export status | Fielded with US forces and allies |
| Launch method | VTOL, Bungee/rail (earlier) |
| Autonomy level | Autonomous waypoint nav |
| Endurance (min) | 780 |
| Recovery method | Vertical landing, Deep-stall (earlier) |
| Year introduced | 2006 |
| Max payload (kg) | 2.5 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 93 |
| Standard sensors | EO/IR gimbal |
| Production status | In production |
| Service ceiling (m) | 4572 |
| Airframe / lift type | VTOL hybrid – quadplane |
| Control / autonomy level | Waypoint / GPS-guided |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Hybrid |
| Range / endurance | Short range (50–150 km) |
| Signature / detectability | GNSS-dependent |
| Speed regime | Medium (50–150 km/h) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class I – Small (20–150 kg) |