Helitech 2018: Euroavionics places hopes for UAV space in Vader

Euroavionics, a subsidiary of Hensoldt, is working to introduce a new VTOL UAV – dubbed Vader – into the already crowded unmanned market as the aviation industry looks to find ways to integrate such technology into a wide range of potential applications.

Thomas Latacz, sales director at Euroavionics, told Shephard that three prototype Vader UAVs are currently undergoing flight tests in Switzerland. He said that the OEM is ‘already talking to customers’ and that the platform should be introduced into the market by the middle of 2019. 

Showcased at Helitech International with a counterUAS net launcher, the Vader is