Beetle
Product descripton: Beetle by ABRIS DG
Beetle is a tactical multirotor VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) unmanned aerial system designed for short-range reconnaissance and secure communication relay missions. It operates as a compact airborne intelligence and signal hub, optimized for environments where rapid deployment and vertical launch capability are required.
The platform is primarily used for video ISTAR tasks and as a relay node for FPV drone operations and secure communication systems. Its design prioritizes operational flexibility in confined areas and mission environments where traditional fixed-wing UAV deployment is impractical.
Beetle integrates secure communication systems, anti-jamming GNSS, and telemetry links, ensuring stable operation in electronically contested or infrastructure-limited environments.
Technical specifications
Key Features
- NATO Class I(b) Mini VTOL UAV
- Multirotor short-range ISTAR platform
- Operational radius up to 12 km
- Endurance up to 60 minutes
- Maximum altitude 1000 m
- Payload capacity up to 1.8 kg
- VTOL (no launch infrastructure required)
- Secure anti-jamming GNSS and telemetry systems
- Tactical airborne signal relay capability
- Designed for GNSS-denied and EW-contested environments
- Compact system for rapid deployment in confined areas
Operational Capabilities
Video Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISTAR)
Beetle provides short-range aerial video reconnaissance with stabilized high-quality EO payloads for real-time situational awareness.
Tactical Signal Relay
The UAV functions as an airborne communication node, extending connectivity for FPV systems and secure communication networks in degraded environments.
Rapid VTOL Deployment
Vertical takeoff and landing capability allows immediate deployment without runway or launch systems, improving mobility and response time.
Secure Communications
Integrated anti-jamming GNSS and resilient telemetry systems ensure stable control and data transmission in contested electronic conditions.
Payload & Sensor Suite
- NextVision X80 EO camera
- 80x visual zoom (40x optical + 2x digital)
- Resolution: 1280 × 720 px
- DRI: 25 / 12 / 6 km
- SONY LR1 EO camera (alternative payload)
- Resolution: 9504 × 6336 px
- Focal length equivalent: 21–70 mm
- Clear Image Zoom up to 2x
- GSD: 1–10 cm
- Gimbal-stabilized payload system
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Beetle |
|---|---|
| Platform Type | NATO Class I(b) VTOL Mini UAV |
| Mission Type | ISTAR / Signal Relay |
| Launch Method | VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) |
| Operational Radius | Up to 12 km |
| Endurance | Up to 60 minutes |
| Maximum Altitude | 1000 m |
| Maximum Payload | 1.8 kg |
| Crew Requirement | Not specified (typical small team operation) |
| Payload Options | NextVision X80 / SONY LR1 EO cameras |
| Zoom Capability | Up to 80x (optical + digital depending on payload) |
| Navigation | GNSS with anti-jamming capability |
| Communications | Secure telemetry + video link, EW-resilient |
| Operational Use | Short-range ISR / Signal relay / FPV support |
| Operating Environment | GNSS-denied and EW-contested capable |
| Ground Control | IRIZI Focus-V system workstation |