SAIC-developed unmanned VTOL rotorcraft based on the Ultrasport 496 helicopter, used for surveillance, CBRN/radiation detection and demonstrated as an armed live-fire platform.
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | VTOL / Hybrid |
| Subtype | Unmanned helicopter (VTOL UAV) |
| Role | ISR / armed VTOL UAV |
| Classification | VTOL UAV |
| Mission | ISR, CBRN detection, armed reconnaissance |
| Notable partners | L3 Wescam |
| MTOW (kg) | 499 |
| Frame type | Multirotor |
| Length (m) | 5.79 |
| Propulsion | Piston |
| Launch method | Vertical take-off |
| Recovery method | Vertical landing |
| Max payload (kg) | 68 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 217 |
| Standard sensors | L3 Wescam EO turret; radiation detector; chemical agent detector |
| Service ceiling (m) | 3962 |
| Airframe / lift type | Single-rotor / helicopter |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | Armed UCAV, ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | ICE – petrol |
| Signature / detectability | RCS – medium |
| Speed regime | High (150–400 km/h) |
| Strike depth / operational role | Recon-strike complex (ISR + strike paired, e.g. Mavic + FPV, Orlan + Lancet) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class II – Tactical (150–600 kg), FAA >25 kg (Part 137 / waiver) |