Penguin Mk3 VTOL
Designed for multi-mission operations in environments where infrastructure, access and time are constrained.
The Penguin Mk3 VTOL enables rapid deployment and flexible mission execution, delivering extended endurance and increased payload capacity while maintaining a small operational footprint.
Overview
About Penguin Mk3 VTOL
Developed for rapid deployment in contested enivonments, Penguin is a fully automated VTOL uncrewed aerial system that emphasizes payload capacity, system integration, and efficient operations. The platform supports multiple mission-specific payloads, including Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition, communications, and other mission specific payloads within a compact, low footprint system.
Penguin Mk3 VTOL
Product Features
Mission-Ready Performance
Group 3 / NATO Class I Small UAS with fully automated VTOL operations, Mode S ADS B support, and a compact system architecture designed for multi mission integration
Endurance, Payload & Range
Up to 14 hours endurance (payload dependent) with 8 kg payload capacity and communications range up to 180 km
Fully Automated VTOL Operations
Fully automated and precise vertical takeoff and landing enabled by integrated landing gear and autonomous control, supporting runway independent operations
Integrated Communications & Identification
Integrated transponder support for Mode S ADS B to support controlled airspace operations and interoperability
All-Weather System Readiness
Supports reliable operations in winter conditions with a heated pitot tube and heated batteries.
Modular Payload & Power Architecture
Multiple payload bays in the fuselage and wing can be customized to support multiple missions simultaneously, with up to 200W of continuous power supplied by the onboard generator.
Flexibility and adaptability
Advantages and Benefits
Designed to maximize usable payload capacity within an efficient airframe, the Penguin Mk3 VTOL prioritizes payload driven mission capability. The platform supports mission specific payloads through a dedicated secondary payload bay, enabling tailored mission output while maintaining a consistent system configuration.
A two person crew can deploy and operate the Penguin Mk3 VTOL with minimal preparation time. All system components are transportable in ruggedized containers and can be carried in a Sprinter class vehicle, enabling efficient logistics planning and rapid system availability without a large support footprint.
When equipped with EO/IR payloads, the Penguin Mk3 VTOL enables Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition (RSTA) operations across day and night conditions. The system supports target detection, identification, and tracking, enabling operators to make swift, informed decisions. . Designed as a dual-use platform for defense and security missions as well as civil applications, it is well-suited for border surveillance, force protection, and federal law enforcement, delivering actionable intelligence for multi-mission operations.
Product Specifications
| Wingspan | 5 m / 16.4 ft |
| Max Takeoff Weight* | 49 kg / 108 lb |
| Ceiling | 4000 m / 13,000 ft DA |
| Endurance* | Up to 14 hrs |
| Communications Range* | up to 180 km / 112 mi |
| Cruise Speed | 45+ kts |
| Max Speed | 60+ kts |
| Comms Type | Silvus S or C band options |
* approximation – actual performance depends on payload configuration, environmental conditions, and mission profile.