JUMP 20-X Context

Market context

JUMP 20-X is AeroVironment next-generation Group 3 VTOL UAS for land and maritime operations with persistent ISR and BLOS capability.

Target environment: Defence operational environments including land and maritime operational areas.
Workflow context: Persistent ISR, beyond-line-of-sight operations and modular payload missions using a Group 3 VTOL UAS.
Customer context: Defence customers requiring Group 3 VTOL UAS for persistent ISR and multi-mission operations.
Deployment model: Deployed defence UAS from a major U.S. defence drone manufacturer.
Commercial maturity: Active defence UAS platform with procurement pathways and field deployment.
Adoption constraints: Defence procurement cycles and mission-specific payload certification.
Market position: The strongest current non-loitering aircraft on the AeroVironment profile for long-endurance VTOL ISR.
Adjacent products: Puma 3 AE, tactical Group 3 UAS

Features: wingspan ft: 5.73 m / 18.8 ft; engine displacement: 230 cc two-stroke; maritime design: Fully marinized
Dimensions: length: 2.90 m / 9.5 ft
Form Type: Group 3 VTOL UAS
Range: range: 185 km; operating altitude: 17,000 ft density altitude
Endurance: 13 h
Takeoff Weight: 97.52 kg
Propulsion: Multi-fuel propulsion system
Architecture: Modular open systems architecture; ground control: Vigilant Spirit ground-control station; STANAG 4586 compliant
Communications: BLOS capability and STANAG-compliant communications
Operational Environment: Land and maritime operations
Payload capacity: 13.61 kg
Power: fuel compatibility: JP-5, JP-8, Jet A and MoGas
Launch Recovery: Vertical takeoff and landing; no runway or launch/recovery equipment required
Payload Capacity: payload integrations: 70+
Cruise Speed: 50 kn / 58 mph