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Twister

Twister is Quantum Systems electric vertical-takeoff drone for defense and security users. It is designed for quick deployment, tactical reconnaissance and...

Facts

Company
Quantum Systems
Product type
tactical_isr_drone
Status
launched
Website
https://quantum-systems.com/twister/

About Twister

Twister is a backpack-portable electric VTOL aircraft for short-range tactical reconnaissance. It takes off vertically and transitions to efficient wing-borne flight, avoiding a launcher or runway while providing greater endurance than a conventional small quadcopter. The system weighs about 4 kg, has endurance of up to 90 minutes and operates at distances of up to approximately 15 km.

A field team can assemble and launch the aircraft in about two minutes. The payload combines electro-optical sensing with an optional WASP acoustic package for detecting and classifying sound sources. Live imagery and mission information are sent to the operator through the ground-control system, while autonomous flight handles the planned route. Twister is designed for distributed units requiring a reusable ISR aircraft that can be carried and operated without dedicated launch infrastructure.

Market context

drone_v1, Short-range ISR eVTOL sUAS, tactical_isr_drone, drone

Summary

Type: Tactical drone

Core: Portable ISR

Function: Gather intelligence

Audience: Armed forces

Specifications

ai_processing
1 x Jetson Orin Board
data_encryption
AES 256
data_link_range
15 km km
flight_endurance
90 min min
ip_rating
IP54
length
0.6 m m
max_takeoff_weight
3.8 kg kg
packed_size
54 x 25 x 40 cm
speed_range
19-21 m/s
wind_tolerance
10 m/s ground, 12 m/s air
wingspan
1.25 m m

Operations

Environment
frontline tactical operations, contested environments
Primary user
team and squad-level defense units
Role
short-range ISR, real-time situational awareness, object detection and tracking
Interaction model
autopilot, manual joystick or on-screen control
Mobility class
fixed-wing VTOL aircraft
Product detail
drone_v1, Short-range ISR eVTOL sUAS, tactical_isr_drone, drone

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