Fixed Wing Atlas-V
Atlas-V: Advanced Fixed-Wing VTOL UAV
The Atlas-V is a state-of-the-art fixed-wing VTOL UAV (Vertical Take-Off and Landing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) designed for efficiency and precision in surveillance, inspections, and environmental monitoring. Its BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) capability ensures reliable data collection, making it an essential tool for professionals who require the use of a long range fixed wing UAV.
Reduced RF Interference
Specifically designed to provide reduced Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI) of up to 70% compared to other designs, the Atlas-V ensures that you get the full value of your digital datalink and allows the integration of electronically sensitive payloads.
Its robust navigational system further enhances operational capability, safety, and reliability.
Persistent and Pervasive Surveillance
The silent electrical propulsion and long-range real-time feedback link make this platform ideal to provide persistent, and stealthy, ISR (intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance), over your aircraft’s full area of coverage (both day and night).
This long-range video feedback can further be broadcasted to multiple ground teams or command stations.
Safer infrastructure Inspections
Safety is an important aspect when conducting inspections of major infrastructures such as oil refineries, wind farms, pipelines inspections, factories, etc, where combustion engines provide a higher level of risk etc.
Electrically propelled UAVs provide an effective, as well as cleaner, alternative.
endurance
The Atlas-V has been carefully designed to provide the ideal balance between Endurance and Range for the fuel model
Accuracy
ATLAS-V boasts an impressive accuracy level, achieving pinpoint precision with less than 1 cm pointing accuracy thanks to its dual GPS system.
CruiseSpeed
With a max cruise speed of 100km/hour, Atlas-V is designed for swift deployment, allowing you to respond to critical situations promptly. Its quick launch capabilities ensure you are up and running within minutes
payload
The Atlas-V accommodates multiple/various payloads including high-resolution mapping systems to advanced surveillance EO/IR cameras with object tracking and more.
range
The Atlas-V has been carefully designed to provide the ideal balance between Endurance and Range
network
Security is at the core of the Atlas-V’s design. Utilizing advanced encryption protocols and secure communication channels, the UAV ensures that mission-critical data remains protected from unauthorized access.
vtol
The Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) capability allows the Atlas-V to operate without the need for extensive runways or launch infrastructure. This agility is vital for conducting surveillance in challenging terrains and remote locations, making it the ideal choice for diverse border landscapes.
Autonomous
The Atlas-V is designed with the user in mind. Its intuitive interface and autonomous flight modes, including waypoint navigation and follow-me, make piloting effortless, allowing you to focus on mission objectives. Atlas-V puts safety first with obstacle detection and avoidance systems, geo-fencing, and return-to-home features.
data & Intelligence
In the heat of action, real-time data and intelligence are paramount. The Atlas-V excels in relaying live feeds and critical information to command centers, providing decision-makers with the insights they need for swift and informed actions.
Versatile Industry Applications
Surveillance & Security: Patrols extensive areas, enhancing security for construction sites, agricultural lands, and private properties with real-time monitoring.
Gas Pipeline Monitoring: Conducts long-range inspections to detect leaks and structural issues, improving safety and reducing the need for manual checks.
Environmental Conservation: Assists in tracking wildlife, monitoring forest health, and assessing land erosion with high-resolution aerial data.
Disaster Response: Provides rapid deployment and real-time data transmission during natural disasters, like earthquakes, and forest fires, aiding in damage assessment and resource allocation.
Key Features
- Stable Performance: Advanced stabilization ensures smooth flights and precise data capture.
- Extended Endurance: The electric model offers up to 3 hours of flight time, while the fuel model extends endurance up to 10 hours, allowing for prolonged missions without frequent returns.
- Payload Versatility: A modular, hot-swappable payload bay supports various payloads up to 15kg, including high-resolution cameras, LiDAR sensors, thermal imagers, and multispectral cameras, allowing customization for specific mission requirements.
- Precision Imaging: High-resolution cameras and sensors provide detailed visuals.
- Extended Range: Covers up to 400 km (248 miles), making it suitable for long-range missions.
- User-Friendly Controls: Intuitive ground control system for easy operation.
- Robust Security: Advanced encryption protocols and secure communication channels ensure mission-critical data remains protected from unauthorized access.
- VTOL Capability: The Vertical Take-Off and Landing system enables operations without runways or launch infrastructure, providing agility in challenging terrains and remote locations.
- High Cruise Speed: With a maximum cruising speed of 100 km/h (62 mph), the Atlas-V ensures rapid coverage of extensive areas, enhancing operational efficiency.
Competitive Advantage
Superior Stability & Adaptability: Outperforms standard drone aircrafts in diverse environments.
High-Performance Metrics: Long-range capability and precision imaging exceed industry standards.
Trusted & Field-Tested: Proven reliability across multiple industries.
Easy Operation & Support
Superior Stability & Adaptability: Outperforms standard drone aircrafts in diverse environments.
High-Performance Metrics: Long-range capability and precision imaging exceed industry standards.
Trusted & Field-Tested: Proven reliability across multiple industries.
Compliance & Reliability
The Atlas-V meets strict industry regulations and safety standards for secure BVLOS operations. Tested under real-world conditions, it delivers consistent high-precision results for professionals in surveying, inspections, and emergency response.
Elevate Your Operations
Enhance your workflow with the Atlas-V’s exceptional capabilities. Contact Nextech to explore how this fixed-wing VTOL UAV can optimize your aerial missions.
Type
Fixed-wing Electrical Propulsion
Flight Time
3 hours (dependant on the payload weight)
Flight Path
400 km
Deployment
under 8 min
Flying Software
We provide a laptop with the flying software pre-loaded.
Flight Characteristics
VTOL (Vertical Take-off and landing) no need for launch or recovery equipment nor a runway.
Cruise Speed
80 km/h
Stall Speed
56 km/h
Flight Ceiling
4500m ASL
Launch /Land altitude
2000m ASL
Maximum Wind Speeds
45 km/h
Gusts up to
50 km/h
Launch/ Land Maximum Wind Speeds
18 km/h
Launch/Land Gusts up to
35 km/h
Operating Temperatures
min: -5°C RTF | max: 50°C RTF
Length, Width, Height
L 4m, W 2m, H 0.8m
Max Take-off Weight
32kg
Payload
Max:<5kg
Communications
Up to 25Mbps 20W @2,4Ghz 10/100 ethernet 2×2 MIMO
Payload Flexibility
Multi-payload support 40+ different payloads adaptable, payloads including high-resolution mapping systems to advanced surveillance EO/IR cameras with object tracking and more. Any customized payload can be integrated.
Propulsion
Electrical
Power Source
2 x 6S 27000mAh rechargeable batteries
Handling
Compact modular design means that the aircraft can be rapidly assembled and deployed, by one person.
Transportation Case (L x W x H)
Case: 1.7 m x 0.75 m x 0.81 m
Shipment (International Delivery)
Large Solid Wood crates for safe shipment
Training
Full training provided
Warranty
12 Months
Spare Part package
2 Year, 3 Year and 5 Year packages available
Maintenance Package
2 Year, 3 Year and 5 Year packages available
After-sales report
Provided and customizable as per end-user requirements
System command room integration or creation
Available and customizable as per end-user requirements
Type
Fixed-wing Fuel internal combustion
Flight Time
10 hours (dependant on the payload weight)
Flight Path
800 km
Deployment
under 8 min
Flying Software
We provide a laptop with the flying software pre-loaded.
Flight Characteristics
VTOL (Vertical Take-off and landing) no need for launch or recovery equipment nor a runway.
Cruise Speed
80 km/h
Stall Speed
56 km/h
Flight Ceiling
4500m ASL
Launch /Land altitude
2000m ASL
Maximum Wind Speeds
45 km/h
Gusts up to
50 km/h
Launch/ Land Maximum Wind Speeds
18 km/h
Launch/Land Gusts up to
35 km/h
Operating Temperatures
min: -5°C RTF | max: 50°C RTF
Length, Width, Height
4.8 m x 2.6 m x 1 m
Max Take-off Weight
65 kg
Payload
15 kg
Communications
Up to 25Mbps 20W @2,4Ghz 10/100 ethernet 2×2 MIMO
Payload Flexibility
Multi-payload support 40+ different payloads adaptable, payloads including high-resolution mapping systems to advanced surveillance EO/IR cameras with object tracking and more.
Propulsion
Internal combustion
Power Source
Electric LIPO battery (141P) / petrol
Handling
Compact modular design means that the aircraft can be rapidly assembled and deployed, by one person.
Transportation Case (L x W x H)
Case 1: 1.8 m x 1 m x 0.8 m
Case 2: 1.8 m x 0.5 m x 1 m
Shipment (International Delivery)
Large Solid Wood crates for safe shipment
Training
Full training provided
Warranty
12 Months
Spare Part package
2 Year, 3 Year and 5 Year packages available
Maintenance Package
2 Year, 3 Year and 5 Year packages available
After-sales report
Provided and customizable as per end-user requirements
System command room integration or creation
Available and customizable as per end-user requirements
Yes, drones do make noise. The sound comes mainly from their spinning propellers and motors, which create a high-frequency buzzing or humming as they cut through the air. While smaller consumer drones are generally quieter than larger commercial or industrial drones, most are still noticeable—especially at close range.
A drone typically produces a buzzing, humming, or whirring sound. Many people compare it to the noise of a swarm of bees or an electric fan running at high speed. The exact sound can vary depending on the size of the drone, the type of propellers, and how fast it’s flying.
Drone noise levels are usually measured in decibels (dB). Small hobby drones often range between 50–70 dB from a short distance away—similar to the sound of a normal conversation or a vacuum cleaner. Larger professional drones can reach 80 dB or more, which is closer to the noise level of busy traffic.
Drones can sound loud because of the way their propellers move through the air. Each propeller blade generates small pressure waves, and when spinning rapidly, these combine into a noticeable buzz. Factors like propeller size, shape, and speed, as well as the number of rotors, can all make a drone sound louder. The larger the drone, the heavier the drone. The heavier the drone, the more the larger the propellors and thrust needed. The more thrust needed, the more noise that will be generated.
Yes — especially when equipped with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR). SAR creates detailed 2D and 3D images from radar reflections, making it effective at identifying human-sized targets. It uses radio or microwave frequencies that can penetrate foliage, haze, and terrain—ideal for detecting people even in forested or obscured environments.
An SAR sensor refers to Synthetic Aperture Radar, a radar technology mounted on a moving platform (like a drone or aircraft) that emits microwave pulses and processes their echoes to construct high-resolution images. Unlike visible-light sensors, SAR works day and night and through adverse weather.
Drones, or SAR drones, are now essential tools in emergency response.
They provide:
Aerial reconnaissance: Live streaming thermal and high-resolution visual feeds help locate missing individuals across vast or inaccessible terrain.
Real-time data relay: They supply critical situational insights back to command centers, facilitating swift decision-making and coordination.
Thermal imaging: Detects human heat signatures, even in low visibility conditions such as smoke, fog, or darkness.
Communication relay: In areas where infrastructure is down, drones can act as mobile communication nodes to support rescue teams.
Drones enhance search and rescue efforts through:
Rapid deployment: They can be airborne within minutes, crucial when every second counts.
Operation in challenging conditions: Equipped with thermal vision, night-vision, LiDAR, and radar, drones are effective in darkness, dense forests, rugged terrain, and bad weather.
Expanded coverage: Using swarm or coordinated multi-drone setups, teams can scan larger areas more thoroughly.
Vital-sign detection: Emerging UAV-mounted radars can detect human respiration and heart rate through debris or clothing, aiding rescues where victims are obscured.
Autonomous search capabilities: Advanced drones can autonomously navigate and identify individuals in cluttered environments like forests.
Aerial drones, which include fixed-wing, multirotor, and VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) designs. These are the most widely used for food delivery due to their flexibility and speed.
Delivery drone range varies widely depending on design, payload, and conditions:
Typical commercial drone systems cover 10–20 miles (16–32 km) round-trip.
Some, like Amazon and Zipline, operate in the 10–50 mile (16–80 km) range.
Ultra–long‑range systems, such as those from Windracers, boast proximities up to 1,000 km, though these are primarily for humanitarian/industrial applications.
On a practical scale, urban areas typically see delivery radius between 1.6 km (city) to 16–28 km (suburban), based on existing logistics norms.
Absolutely—drone food delivery is slowing becoming a reality:
Companies like Google Wing, Flytrex, Zipline, DroneUp, and Meituan are deploying food-delivery drones in various regions.
In the United States, large brands like Chick-fil‑A and Wendy’s have begun limited drone delivery trials.
Walmart, partnering with Zipline, launched a grocery drone delivery service in Mesquite, Texas, delivering lightweight orders within a 10-mile radius at speeds up to 70 mph.
Yes, many drones are capable of operating in low-light or nighttime conditions through various technologies:
Starlight or low-light cameras enhance sensitivity to ambient light, offering better image quality without additional lighting.
Thermal imaging cameras detect heat signatures, making them effective in complete darkness or obscured environments.
Infrared sensors also allow capture of objects based on emitted or reflected infrared light, further extending visibility in poor lighting.
The payload capacity of a drone varies significantly based on its design and purpose:
Consumer drones: Typically carry between 0.2 kg and 2 kg (0.4–4.4 lbs).
Commercial drones: Medium-sized models can handle 5 kg to 25 kg (11–55 lbs).
Industrial drones: Custom-built drones, such as the Griff 500, have been tested to carry up to 500 kg (1,102 lbs).
