Quantum Systems unveils new Reliant UAS
Quantum Systems Reliant UAS has an endurance of 10 hours. (Photo: Quantum Systems)
As well as the new UAS, Quantum Systems has outlined its plans to improve the capabilities of its existing platforms.
UAS company Quantum Systems has expanded its range of platforms by introducing the Reliant long-range vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAS at the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Week expo in Tampa. It has also outlined efforts to expand the capabilities of two other systems, Vector and Scorpion.
Speaking to Shephard at the Modern Day Marine expo in Washington, DC on 1 May, Casey Martin, company director of business development, explained that Reliant has an endurance of over 10 hours and a 3.9 m wingspan.
The system carries two sensors and can carry an additional 3kg payload, has a 160km
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