A NEW VENTURE BEGINS

 
 
 
 
 

Zepher’s record of innovation and on-time, quality product manufacturing comes to UAS development.

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A New Generation of VTOL Fixed-Wing UAS

Zepher Flight’s ‘Z1’, a hydrogen-electric Group 2 VTOL UAS, features reduced acoustic signature, extended endurance and reliability, improved life-cycle costs, and increased operability in austere environments.

Features

 

Characteristics

  • Maximum Takeoff mass: 25kg

  • Maximum Payload mass: 5kg

  • Wingspan: 4m

  • Ideal Loiter Speed: 40-50 kts

  • Endurance: 12+ hours

  • Combat Range: 480-640nm

  • Propulsion System: 1,000W+ hydrogen fuel cell

 

VTOL Capability

Variable-pitch propeller combined with widely-spaced VTOL motors will enhance controllability while landing in challenging conditions and on moving platforms.

 
 

Additional Payloads

Mechanical, electrical, and signal connections are located around the aircraft for additional mission payload integration. The Z1 is designed to US SOCOM Mod Payload standards.

 
 
 

Modularity

Airframe and payload modules will be quick-releasable for changing system configuration and performing maintenance. The Z1 is modular in mechanical and avionics architectures.