UAV Factory announces the release of its Penguin B VTOL long-endurance aircraft platform

About Penguin B VTOL

The aircraft is capable of routine takeoff and landing in 30 knot (15 m/s) winds as well as conducting operations in extreme temperatures ranging from -20°C to +50°C (-4°F to 122 °F).

The Penguin B VTOL is sold as a platform for system integrators and is available with a wide range factory integrated options. Standard options include a highly reliable EFI engine, an onboard electrical generator, a portable ground control station as well as long-range radio datalinks and tracking antenna systems.

The Penguin B VTOL is available with a range of high-performance EO/IR, gyro-stabilized payloads. The most advanced ISR payload that can be installed on the Penguin B VTOL is our 7-inch Epsilon 180 gimbal, which consists of an industry-leading 40 microradian jitter, a powerful MWIR with continuous optical zoom and cooling capabilities, and a long-range 4K daylight camera. Smaller EO/IR payloads, such as Epsilon 140 series, can be factory installed inside the aircraft. The aircraft is also available without a payload and integrators can easily combine various custom payloads via an interchangeable payload tray.

The VTOL booms are made of an advanced carbon-fiber composite, making them both light and rigid. Battery replacement is quick and simple and can be executed in under 2 minutes, minimizing delay between flights. The VTOL batteries are custom designed to be as small as possible with an unmatched power-to-weight ratio. An industrial floating connector design automatically joins electrical connectors when the aircraft parts are assembled. Aircraft assembly only takes 15 minutes and can be performed by a single technician.

The Penguin B VTOL aircraft wingspan was increased to 3.9 m (12.8 ft) to enhance its flight endurance to over 8 hours and maximize a combined payload and fuel capacity of 11.7 kg (25.8 lbs.). The composite design of the wing has also been optimized to maintain structural rigidity while remaining lightweight. The aircraft is equipped with ultralight carbon-fiber landing gear struts to maximize flight endurance while producing minimal drag.

UAV Factory’s Penguin B VTOL platform is a reliable, long-endurance aircraft for commercial, military and academic customers. The Penguin B VTOL combines the large payload capacity, supreme endurance, and unmatched power of the original Penguin B UAV with the versatility and operational practicality of a VTOL aircraft. For existing Penguin B users, the standard Penguin B can also be upgraded by purchasing a Penguin B VTOL upgrade kit.

About Edge Autonomy

A wholly owned subsidiary of Redwire Space, Edge Autonomy is a leader in providing innovative uncrewed aerial systems, advanced optics, and resilient energy solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Federal Civilian Agencies, allied governments, academic institutions, and commercial entities around the world.

Edge Autonomy has nearly three decades of field-proven expertise and a legacy of highly engineered technology that is utilized in nearly 80 countries for tailored mission support to meet each unique mission need – even under the most challenging of circumstances.

With a team of nearly 1,300 employees and 625,000 square feet of manufacturing and production capabilities across the U.S. and in the European Union, Edge Autonomy’s experienced team delivers proven solutions based on real-world mission needs.

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