Archer VTOL Context

Market context

Archer VTOL is Terra Industries' vertical-takeoff UAV platform for tactical reconnaissance and defence field operations.

Target environment: Defence field environments and austere launch areas.
Workflow context: Tactical reconnaissance, drone ISR, remote sensing and field surveillance.
Deployment model: Operator-deployed VTOL UAV for military or security users.
Commercial maturity: Public defence UAV product with VTOL reconnaissance positioning.
Adoption constraints: Requires trained operators, tactical communications, payload setup and airspace coordination.
Market position: VTOL tactical UAV for defence teams using runway-free reconnaissance and surveillance.
Adjacent products: Defence VTOL drone for field ISR, remote sensing and tactical observation.

Airframe: VTOL UAV
Task Scope: Reconnaissance and site protection
Camera: 48 MP stills; 4K video at 60 fps; 8K Hyperlapse
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz / 5.8 GHz; Bluetooth 5.0; USB Type-C
Dimensions: mass and payload: 7.5 kg without payload; 3.5 kg without batteries; MTOW 11.5 kg; payload 4 kg; size and span: Wingspan 1900 mm (28 inch propellers); unfolded 183x253x77 mm; folded 180x97x84 mm
Range: 15 km operational; up to 50 km with GCS Pro
Endurance Minutes: Mission endurance up to 40 min