German electric VTOL fixed-wing small UAS for ISR, widely fielded by Ukraine and reconfigurable into a tricopter; current generation marketed as Vector AI.
| Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | VTOL / Hybrid |
| Subtype | Fixed-wing VTOL reconnaissance sUAS |
| Role | Reconnaissance/ISR |
| Class | Small Tactical |
| Classification | Small UAS |
| Mission | ISR, target acquisition |
| Datalink | Encrypted mesh IP datalink |
| Variants | Vector, Vector AI |
| Notable partners | Ukrainian Armed Forces, German Bundeswehr, Airbus |
| MTOW (kg) | 9.5 |
| Operators | Ukraine, Germany |
| Frame type | VTOL hybrid |
| Propulsion | Electric |
| Range (km) | 40 |
| Wingspan (m) | 2.8 |
| Combat-proven | Yes |
| Export status | Exported |
| Launch method | Vertical take-off |
| Autonomy level | Autonomous waypoint |
| Endurance (min) | 180 |
| Recovery method | Vertical landing |
| Year introduced | 2017 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 72 |
| Standard sensors | EO/IR gimbal; optional acoustic artillery-detection payload |
| Production status | In production |
| Notable engagements | Extensive ISR use by Ukrainian forces |
| Service ceiling (m) | 4000 |
| Conflicts deployed in | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Airframe / lift type | VTOL hybrid – quadplane |
| Control / autonomy level | Swarm / cooperative, Waypoint / GPS-guided |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR, Target acquisition |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion) |
| Range / endurance | Close range (5–50 km, 1–6 hrs) |
| Signature / detectability | GNSS-dependent, RCS – small, RF-emitting |
| Speed regime | Medium (50–150 km/h) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class I – Mini (2–20 kg), FAA <25 kg (Part 107) |