E455

Event 38 E455 is a Group II fixed-wing VTOL aircraft for ISR, mapping, communications and specialised payload missions. Its removable open-architecture bay supports up to 12 lb of payload, while autonomous flight and multiple C2 options target long-range field operations.

Facts

  • Company: Event 38
  • Type: Heavy Lift Drone
  • Core: Open-architecture Group II VTOL aircraft
  • Function: Carry ISR and mapping payloads
  • Audience: Defence and scientific operators
  • Status: Commercial
  • Website: https://event38.com/fixed-wing/e455-vtol-drone/

About

About E455

E455 is Event 38's Group II fixed-wing VTOL aircraft for ISR, mapping, communications and specialised payload missions. Its removable open-architecture bay supports payloads up to 12 pounds while autonomous vertical launch and recovery reduce site requirements.

The aircraft targets longer-range field operations than small multirotors. Endurance, control link and regulatory scope depend on payload, communications and mission configuration.

Specifications

  • Max Payload Kg: Up to 5.44 kg useful payload
  • Max Speed Mph: 58 mph dash speed
  • Weight Kg: Up to 27.2 kg takeoff weight
  • Endurance Hours: 2 hours endurance with a 3.18 kg payload

Market context

Defence and scientific operators

  • Peer Group: Heavy-lift UAV

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Capabilities

  • Target markets: Enterprise, Public Sector
  • Control modes: Autonomous Navigation, Remote Pilot
  • Deployment model: Portable

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Timeline

  • Event 38 secures FAA BVLOS waiver for E455 pipeline inspection - 2024-08-19 - Regulatory - The waiver covered pipeline inspection operations over more than 100 miles. The FAA waiver supported BVLOS E455 pipeline inspection over more than 100 miles. - source: suasnews.com

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