The SteelRock Velvet Wasp is a British carbon-fibre octocopter designed to carry a single precision-guided weapon for close air support. Unveiled at the 2017 Dubai Air Show.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Multirotor |
| Subtype | Armed octocopter (close air support) |
| Role | Armed close air support |
| Classification | Armed multirotor UAV (CAS) |
| Mission | close air support, armed strike |
| MTOW (kg) | 30 |
| Frame type | Octocopter |
| Propulsion | Electric (8x rotors) |
| Range (km) | 100 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Launch method | vertical takeoff |
| Autonomy level | Remotely piloted |
| Recovery method | vertical landing |
| Year introduced | 2017 |
| Max payload (kg) | 20 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 80 |
| Standard sensors | EO/targeting |
| Production status | Concept/prototype |