Tycho.AI validates Halley VTOL UAS in C-UAS and one-way attack demonstrations at T-REX 26-2

May 26, 2026 · Demonstration · Tycho.AI · Defense

Tycho.AI completed 39 evaluated Halley test flights at T-REX 26-2, reaching 165 mph and 35 km range, with demonstrations including inert strike and aerial interception.

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  • Tycho.AI completed 39 evaluated Halley test flights at T-REX 26-2, reaching 165 mph and a maximum flight distance of 35 kilometers.
  • The demonstrations included an inert strike against a ground target and an aerial interception of a Shahed replica.
  • The event also validated cyber resilience, automatic target recognition, and low-bandwidth video transmission using onboard AI.

Tycho.AI develops edge autonomy software, mission-optimized compute hardware, and uncrewed aircraft systems for GPS-denied and communications-contested environments. Its Voyager autonomy stack is designed for low-altitude, high-speed navigation and autonomous decision-making across uncrewed platforms, while Halley extends the company into Group 1 VTOL aircraft.