Small Unmanned Aerial System (sUAS)

SKIRON-X

Optimized for Simple and Effective ISR Missions

The Skiron Expeditionary sUAS (SKIRON-X) is a Group 2 sUAS that combines the simple operation of an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) configuration with the longer range and endurance of a fixed-wing design. It has a range of up to 8 miles (12.9 km) and its EO/IR camera provides excellent ground resolution for airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR).

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Combining the convenience of vertical take-off and landing with long-endurance fixed-wing flight.

Key Features

Hybrid VTOL Fixed-Wing

Lift rotors enable the convenience of vertical take-off and landing, while the fixed wing design allows for longer range and endurance.

Simplified operations

Quick to train with user-friendly mission planning software that makes it easy to implement mission changes, even during flight. Two-person crew capable and a quick setup procedure.

Flexible ISR payload

Excellent ground resolution with ISR-focused EO/IR camera payload options. Modular nosecone design for quick payload swaps or custom payload integration.

Long-range comms

Military-grade radio enables long range and high bandwidth communications. Mesh network compatible.

Part 107 compliant

Flexibility to fly in more areas for operations and training. Includes anti-collision lights.

Example Use Cases

ISR

Execute successful intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions with high ground resolution EO/IR imagery and a low noise signature.

Research and development

Conduct R&D testing in areas such as autonomous technologies and multi-vehicle unpiloted operations. SKIRON-X can be customized to integrate an R&D payload.

Firefighting

Gain a better understanding of the state, direction, and surrounding area of a fire to optimize firefighting techniques and resources.

BVLOS

Operate beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) with special waivers and the extended flight time and communications range required.

Communications relay

Connect a communications path between two remote locations, over challenging terrain, or in emergency scenario with SKIRON-X’s long endurance loitering and mesh-network compatible radio.

Key Specifications

Length: 2.2 m / 7 ft 2 in
Wingspan: 5.0 m / 16 ft 6 in
System container: 26 in x 24 in x 94 in
Takeoff weight (with Trillium HD55 payload and battery): 22.2 kg / 49 lb
Payload (Trillium HD55) weight: 1.45 kg / 3.2 lb
Flight endurance (max): 3 hours
Hover endurance (max): 25 minutes
Max horizontal speed: 26 m/s / 50 knots
Cruise speed: 19 m/s / 36 knots
C2 Link Range: 12.9 km / 8 mi

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Aurora’s sUAS line-up is flexible to meet our customers’ needs.