Defender 480 – Long Endurance Military Drone

Featuring an efficient internal combustion engine with a long range tank, the DEFENDER 480 stretches flight times. This exceptional endurance allows the UAV to cover vast areas and conduct prolonged missions without interruption, ensuring comprehensive surveillance capabilities.

Defender 480 – Long Endurance VTOL Military Drone

VTOL Capability The Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) system allows the DEFENDER 480 to operate without the need for runways or launch infrastructure. This capability is vital for conducting surveillance in challenging terrains and remote locations, making it the ideal choice for diverse landscapes.

Flight & Technical Specifications

Body Length: 2.6 meters
Wingspan: 4.8 meters
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): 70 kg
Maximum Payload: 15 kg
Flight Endurance: Up to 8 hours (with 5 kg payload)
Cruise Speed: 100–150 km/h
Ceiling (Max Altitude): 4000 meters
Wind Resistance: Up to 12 m/s (Beaufort Level 6)
Operating Temperature: –10°C to +55°C
VTOL Motors: 4 vertical electric motors
Flight Propulsion: Two-stroke gasoline engine
Fuel Tank Capacity: 20 liters
Communication Range: Up to 150 km (standard datalink)

Key Features

8-hour endurance with 5 kg payload

VTOL capability—no runway or launcher needed

Two-stroke gasoline engine with 20 L fuel tank

4 electric VTOL motors for vertical lift

Long-range datalink (up to 150 km)

Modular EO/IR payload system with HD video

Autonomous mission planning & waypoint control

Adaptive frequency hopping + AES128/256 encryption

Payload: EO/IR System Specifications

The Defender 480 integrates a highly capable Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) payload with advanced scene processing and tracking.

EO Sensors:

Integrated Features:

Electronic Image Stabilization
Laser illuminator/pointer (Class IIIb, NVG-visible)
H.264 encoded video output (IP stream)
Onboard 32 GB flash memory (in-flight recording)
Real-time video download and snapshot
Moving Target Indicator (MTI)
Automatic object tracking and scene steering
Geo-location system with INS & GPS
Moving map plugin (live gimbal field-of-view overlay)

Ground Control Station (GCS)

Dual-operator interface (flight & payload control)
Military-grade hard-shell briefcase housing
Dual high-brightness screens
Frequency Bands: 1.4 GHz / 2.4 GHz / 5.8 GHz
Datalink Encryption: AES 128/256
Adaptive frequency hopping
Fly Modes: Auto waypoint / manual
Mission Planning:
- Full auto takeoff & landing
- Circle/hover mode for inspection
- Real-time route edits
- Auto/manual switch anytime

Antenna Options: