Twister Context

Market context

Twister is Quantum Systems’ short-range eVTOL sUAS for tactical ISR at the team and squad level.

  • Target environment: Defence, public-safety and tactical field environments needing portable reconnaissance.
  • Workflow context: Provides aerial intelligence, EO/IR sensing and tactical situational awareness from a compact eVTOL platform.
  • Customer context: Military units, security teams and public-safety organizations needing short-range ISR without larger aircraft logistics.
  • Deployment model: Portable field-deployed tactical sUAS with rapid setup and encrypted command/control.
  • Commercial maturity: Publicly marketed Quantum Systems product with detailed technical specifications and downloadable tech sheets.
  • Adoption constraints: Tactical positioning, export controls and defence procurement requirements limit the buyer set; payload/configuration should be confirmed for each order.
  • Market position: Compact tactical ISR drone in Quantum Systems’ family of eVTOL systems.
  • Adjacent products: Quantum Systems Vector AI, Teledyne FLIR R80D SkyRaider, Redwire Stalker

Audience

Armed forces

Workflow

Provides aerial intelligence, EO/IR sensing and tactical situational awareness from a compact eVTOL platform.

Deployment environment

Defence, public-safety and tactical field environments needing portable reconnaissance.

Specifications

  • Max Takeoff Weight: 3.8 kg
  • Flight Endurance: 90 min
  • Speed Range: 19-21 m/s
  • Wind Tolerance: 10 m/s ground, 12 m/s air
  • Wingspan: 1.25 m
  • Length: 0.6 m
  • Packed Size: 54 x 25 x 40 cm
  • Data Link Range: 15 km
  • Ip Rating: IP54
  • Data Encryption: AES 256
  • AI Processing: 1 x Jetson Orin Board

Tags

  • Peer Group: Tactical ISR UAV
  • Workflow: Drone ISR, Tactical reconnaissance
  • Capability: GPS-denied operation
  • Deployment Environment: Defence operational environment
  • Customer Segment: Defence customer
  • Commercial Stage: Commercial product
  • Market Signal: Defence procurement signal

Comparable Systems

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