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RedDragon

RedDragon is AeroVironment’s autonomous-capable one-way attack aircraft for precision defence missions in contested environments. Onboard perception and gu...

Facts

Company
AeroVironment
Product type
uav
Status
commercial
Website
https://www.avinc.com/solution/red-dragon/

About RedDragon

RedDragon is a one-way attack uncrewed aircraft designed to continue its mission when satellite navigation, communications or bandwidth are disrupted. Onboard perception and autonomy allow the aircraft to search for, identify and lock onto a target without requiring continuous remote piloting or a high-bandwidth video link.

The platform is being developed for precision engagement in contested environments and has received US Defense Innovation Unit support through Project Artemis. Its operating concept places target detection, terminal guidance and mission decisions aboard the aircraft, reducing dependence on a distant control station. RedDragon remains a defence-development and procurement programme with limited fielding.

Summary

Type: UAV

Core: Tactical strike

Function: Engage targets

Audience: Armed forces

Specifications

architecture
Software-defined architecture
autonomy_model
Fully autonomous-capable operation with target detection and lock in disrupted low-bandwidth conditions
form_type
Software-defined unmanned aircraft system
launch_context
Cross-domain air, land and sea launch and attack coordination
operating_environment
GPS-denied and communications-degraded environments
operational_domain
Cross-domain use across air, land and maritime
operational_role
GPS-denied autonomous mission execution
overall_length
6.6 ft / 2 m length
payload_capacity_kg
10 kg
production_model
manufacturing-at-scale design
range
400 km operational range km
wingspan
11.8 ft / 3.6 m wingspan

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