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VIRA Drones M450

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Automatic drone for rescue services. Unmanned (optionally remotely piloted) VTOL suitable for land and water with maximum take-off weight of up to 450 kg, range of 150 km and speed up to 150 km/h. In development.

Lift type
Ducted fan
Construction
Control
Remotely piloted, Autonomous
Engine type
Piston, Hybrid
Application
Search & rescue

Design & construction

Pressurisation
Unpressurised

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Type variants

VariantLaunch / first flightProduction endNotes
VIRA Drones M450 / Rescue UAS, also known as The Ark.

Airframer

VIRA Drones SA

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