Defender 120 – Tactical VTOL Recon Drone

Hybrid fixed-wing UAV with vertical takeoff, long-range endurance, and advanced sensor integration—engineered for real-time tactical reconnaissance across diverse environments.

Defender 120 – Tactical VTOL Recon Drone

The Defender 120 is a next-generation Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) UAV that merges fixed-wing endurance with multirotor flexibility. Built on a composite airframe and equipped with a hybrid wing layout, this drone offers unmatched operational range, reliability, and mission adaptability.

Designed for both military-grade operations and industrial missions, it is fully electric, supports autonomous flight from takeoff to landing, and operates seamlessly in complex environments such as mountainous terrain, urban zones, forests, and maritime landscapes.

Flight Capabilities

Endurance : >200 minutes
Cruise Speed : >80–95 km/h
Maximum Speed : >120 km/h
Maximum Altitude : >2000 meters
Max Takeoff Weight : >30 kg
Max Payload : >3 kg
Fuselage Length : 1.82 meters
Wingspan : 3.6 meters
Wind Resistance : Stable in moderate conditions
Flight Control : Autonomous + Emergency Override
Takeoff & Landing Method : VTOL with electric quad motors

Key Features

Hybrid VTOL design (fixed-wing + quadcopter)

200-minute endurance with full-electric propulsion

Autonomous flight with minimal operator input

Fully integrated aerial survey & inspection tools

Quick deployment in rugged or confined environments

Encrypted communications and secure control systems

Payload & Sensor Options

The Defender 120 supports a wide range of payload configurations, making it a modular multi-role platform:

LiDAR Payload Specifications

Laser scanner: YellowScan
GNSS inertial solution: SBG Quanta Micro
Precision: 3 cm
Accuracy: 3 cm
Typical flight speed: 5 m/s
Typical flight height: 80 m
Maximum recommended flight height: 100 m
Point density: 20 points/sqm at 80 m AGL and 5 m/s
Laser wavelength: 532 nm
Minimum depth: 0.30 m
Maximum depth: 2 Secchi
Echoes per shot: Up to 10 / Full waveform
Shots per second: Up to 20,000
Scanning frequency: Up to 50 Hz (selectable)
RGB camera: Built-in (for colorization purposes)
Laser class: Class 3B – Avoid direct exposure to beam
Scanner field-of-view: 40°
Maximum data generated: Up to 200,000 points/second

Electro-Optical (EO) Sensors:

Thermal Infrared (IR) Sensors:

Additional Payload Features:

Electronic Image Stabilization
Integrated onboard video processing
Onboard recording to 32 GB flash
Live encrypted video streaming (H.264 codec)
Laser pointer/illuminator (Class IIIb, NVG compatible)
Artillery adjustment & target designator support
Optional: Bathymetric LiDAR for ground and shallow water topography

Ground Control Station (GCS)

Operator Configuration: Two-person: flight + payload control
Monitors: Dual high-brilliance LCDs
Mission Control: Full auto waypoint flight + real-time manual override
Antenna System: Auto-tracking; omnidirectional and directional supported
Flight Modes: Automatic mission, circle mode, manual override
Video Interface: Ethernet, H.264 stream
Frequency Bands: 1.4 GHz / 2.4 GHz
Datalink Encryption : AES 128 / AES 256
Bandwidth : 2.5 MHz (uplink) / 10 MHz (downlink)
TX Power : 2W to 10W (software-adjustable)
GCS Housing : Military-grade hard-shell briefcase
Power Supply : Configurable as per end-user requirements

Autonomy & Software

Mission planning with intuitive map interface
Auto takeoff and landing
Circle mode for target area observation
Resume mission after hover/inspection
Automatic and manual switching at any time
Emergency mission abort and return-to-home logic

Security & Communication

Industries & Mission Applications

The Defender 120 is ideal for use in the following sectors:

Military Reconnaissance & ISR

Battlefield surveillance, artillery fire adjustment, autonomous scouting

Law Enforcement & Border Patrol

Crowd monitoring, perimeter surveillance, tactical support

Agriculture & Terrain Mapping

Crop health scanning, topographic surveys, 3D mapping

Wildlife & Conservation

Anti-poaching, reserve monitoring, silent operation in remote zones

Infrastructure & Utility Inspection

Bridge, pipeline, and corridor monitoring

Maritime / Naval Operations

Shipborne deployment, coastguard support

Tailor the Defender 120 to Your Mission Profile

Let our UAV specialists assess your requirements and provide a customized configuration including payloads, training, and support. Defender 120 is available globally to authorized agencies.