Paris Air Show: Aeronautics showcases first VTOL UAV
UAS manufacturer Aeronautics Group will present its newest UAVs at this year’s Paris Air Show, including the Orbiter 4 and Pegasus 120.
The Pegasus 120 is the company’s first multi-rotor platform, the VTOL solution is designed especially with defence and security missions in mind according to the company.
Pegasus 120 will be able to carry payloads up to 75kg and is ‘ideal for special missions and special forces’.
The VTOL UAV has a maximum payload weight of up to 75kg and an ability to carry multiple payloads including COMINT and VISINT.
The Orbiter 4 is the latest in the company’s
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