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COMPACT, RUGGED AND EFFICIENT

 

SPIRIT IS A DEPENDABLE, ALL-WEATHER, HIGH-PERFORMANCE UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE DESIGNED AND BUILT IN THE USA

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Spirit Blue sUAS - unmanned aerial system - U.S. government customers can operate without further technical review / approval

ASCENT AEROSYSTEMS SPIRIT PLATFORM JOINS DIU BLUE sUAS 2.0 CLEARED LIST

Beginning immediately, any U.S. government customer can buy and operate a Spirit without further technical review or approval.

SPIRIT IS THE IDEAL PLATFORM
FOR MISSION-CRITICAL OPERATIONS

THE COAXIAL ADVANTAGE

COMPACT & MODULAR

Enterprise level operations require solutions that are practical in the field. Spirit is compact and modular to support a growing ecosystem of easily swappable payloads and technology upgrades so it’s easy to bring what’s needed, where it’s needed, when it’s needed. No more high-stakes tradeoffs that compromise capability against bulky, heavy equipment. Setup is quick and easy, allowing for takeoff from any type of terrain.

RUGGED & ALL-WEATHER

Spirit’s rugged, all-weather airframe is protected against contamination so it can operate reliably in any weather, even heavy rain, sleet, snow and sand.

EFFICIENT & HIGH-PERFORMANCE

With nearly 10 pounds available for batteries and payloads, Spirit sets the new standard for performance in its weight class. The highly streamlined airframe has a top speed of over 60 miles per hour and can operate in winds that would ground other UAVs.

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Spirit - all weather high performance unmanned aerial vehicles manufactured in USA

VERSATILE & ADAPTABLE

Spirit’s design allows for the integration of emerging technology and a growing ecosystem of payloads, power sources and launch methods that will support your mission today…and tomorrow.

PAYLOAD OPTIONS

One versatile platform for the payloads you have today…and the ones you’ll need tomorrow.

Two identical attach points allow plug-and-play modules to be quickly configured for any mission, and with nearly 10 pounds available, you can add additional batteries for longer flight times, or swap payload modules to suit each mission.

ADAPTABILITY

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Top and bottom quick-attach fittings

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Payloads and batteries can be mounted or stacked on either point as necessary

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Modules lock and unlock with a simple twist

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Generous CG envelope accommodates a wide range of configurations

PAYLOAD DEVELOPMENT KIT

A free technical documentation package and CAD files are available for custom payload development

PAYLOADS AND SENSORS

A range of EO/IR sensors are available now, other modules available soon. Please contact us for details.

AIRFRAME ENHANCEMENTS

Tethered operations,

high speed, extended range flight,

launch sleeve,

…and more

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Finally...we can throw away the CAD for our own quadcopters and focus on the payloads and capabilities we’re best at...

UAV system integrator

It’s as if you’ve been sitting next to us for the last ten years and designed exactly the system we’ve needed all along. And it actually flies...it flies like nothing we’ve ever seen.

US government agency

SPECIFICATIONS

Type & Construction Coaxial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. Polycarbonates, composites, aluminum
Dimensions 12.0 inches (257mm) x 4.2 inches (106mm); Tip-to-tip diameter w/blades extended 25.5 inches (650mm)
Max Takeoff Weight 13.5 lbs (6.1 kg)
Payload Maximum available payload: 6.5 lbs. (3.0 kg); Supports dual payloads (top and bottom)
Empty Weight Core Vehicle (no battery or payload) 4.1 lbs. (1.8 kg)
Drive System Direct drive with 2x brushless motors
Power 12S 44.4 volts Lithium Ion
Flight Endurance ONE BATTERY: 38 min with no payload / 16 min w/max payload TWO BATTERIES: 53 min with no payload / 32 min w/max payload
Max Altitude 14,600 feet above MSL (5,000m)
Max Speed Manual: >60 mph (100 kph, 27 m/s) Auto (Recommended): 40 mph (65 kph, 18 m/s)
Environmental IP56 RATED OPERATING TEMP: -40 to 130F (-40 to 54C) WIND RESISTANCE: CLASS 8 (40mph+)
Autopilot NDAA/BlueSUAS 2.0 compliant MAVLink compatible Commercial specifications standard, Domestic & MIL-spec Other autopilots and encrypted communications standards are available
GPS GPS, GLONASS, BEIDUO + RTK support
Ground Control Station Integrated manual mode 2-stick control, autonomous navigation w/integrated 1920 x 1080 touchscreen LCD Alternative options include ruggedized Windows PCs, Android, iOS
C2 RFD900x, DoodleLabs, MIcrohard, Silvus, Persistent Systems + custom applications
Airborne Video Inputs Dual HDMI inputs support simultaneous use of two airborne sensors

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ADAPT, CUSTOMIZE, AND UPGRADE

Spirit is versatile and adaptable to a growing ecosystem of payloads, power sources, and launch methods that will support your mission today…and tomorrow.

Our team can work with you to take advantage of the Spirit’s modular design and integrate specific payloads to tackle missions exactly to your specifications.  While standard bundles are available that offer a cost-effective balance of performance and price, custom integrations with highly-specialized mission equipment are available.

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