Vantage Robotics Inc.

Vantage Robotics designs, manufactures, and supports mission-critical uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) entirely in the United States; from component sourcing to final assembly. Founded in 2013, Vantage has earned the operational trust of all four branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, allied partners, and federal agencies including the FBI and CBP, backed by R&D partnerships with the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, FLIR, and Stanford University.

The most compliant UAS platform on the market; Vantage systems are Blue UAS cleared, ATO credentialed through DIU. With over 3,500 units deployed globally and thousands of operational flight hours logged in ISR, force protection, urban reconnaissance, GPS-denied environments, and expeditionary operations, Vantage platforms don’t just perform in the lab, they perform downrange.

Every system is engineered for the dismounted operator: compact, covert, intuitive, and mission-ready in under 90 seconds. When seconds matter and failure isn’t an option, Vantage is the standard.

Vesper

Low-light imaging, rugged construction & portable design for secure ISR

Up to 59-Min Endurance | Dual EO + Thermal | GPS-Denied Capability | Low Acoustic Signature | Blue UAS Cleared

Vesper is a military-grade micro UAS designed for extended ISR, surveillance and overwatch. With the Recon Rotor Assembly, it delivers up to 59 minutes of forward flight, 54 minutes of hovering and a flight distance of up to 45 km. Maximum flight endurance is measured at 7 m/s forward flight.

Vesper’s three-axis stabilised tri-sensor gimbal incorporates dual 4K EO cameras, 48× combined optical and digital zoom, and a choice of 320 × 240 or 640 × 480 LWIR thermal imagers. The wide-angle EO camera provides low-light imaging down to 8 mLux with the colour payload or 2 mLux with the optional black-and-white payload. The field-replaceable gimbal can be swapped in minutes, with black-and-white payloads available on request in custom bundles.

Two interchangeable rotor assemblies adapt Vesper to different missions. The Shrouded Rotor Assembly is designed for indoor flight, confined spaces, subterranean operations and flight near personnel, offering up to 30 minutes of hovering. The Recon Rotor Assembly delivers enhanced endurance, speed and stealth, with a maximum speed of 18 m/s / 40 mph / 35 kt. Vesper’s acoustic signature is below 37 dBA at 25 m.

For GPS-denied operations, Vesper combines redundant GNSS, visual-inertial odometry and optical flow for position control. Specified GPS-denied flight altitudes vary by configuration: 30 m for the Public Safety, Public Safety Pro and ISR bundles, and 50 m for ISR Pro. The platform supports RAS-A, MAVLink, QGroundControl, ATAK, DroneSense and Cape, and is compatible with the Vision2 GCS and other RAS-A-compliant controllers.

The IP53-rated aircraft packs into an IP68 hard-shell field case with a combined weight of 1 kg and a packed volume of 2,300 cm³, and can be deployed within 90 seconds. A separate IP68 transport case accommodates Vesper in its field case, the Vision2 GCS, charger, multiple batteries and field accessories.

Designed, sourced and built in the United States, Vesper is NDAA compliant and Blue UAS cleared. It features AES-256 encryption on all communications and bonded construction to prevent tampering.

More information: Vesper portable multirotor UAS

Trace

Compact Nano UAS for Covert Reconnaissance

Up to 36-Min Endurance | 48MP EO + Thermal | GPS-Denied Capability | 215g AUW | Blue UAS Cleared

Trace delivers high-resolution imaging in a pocket-sized, American-made platform with a low acoustic signature. With an all-up weight of 215 g, it combines a 48 MP EO camera with a choice of 320 × 240 or 640 × 480 LWIR thermal imagers and offers up to 36 minutes of flight time, measured hovering in still air. Line-of-sight control range varies by radio: up to 3 km with 2.4 GHz, 5 km with 2.3–2.4 GHz and 7 km with Hexaband.

Designed for covert reconnaissance and overwatch, Trace has an acoustic signature below 34 dBA at 30 m and is not visible against terrain at 9 m / 30 ft. Indoor collision prevention and visual position control support GPS-denied operations, with scene illumination available through the EO spotlight payload. Specified GPS-denied flight altitudes are 30 m for the Public Safety, Public Safety Pro, ISR and Inspection configurations, and 50 m for ISR Pro.

Trace’s field-swappable payload options include EO cameras paired with standard or wide-angle 320 × 240 thermal imaging, higher-resolution 640 × 480 thermal imaging, or an EO camera with an LED spotlight. Each payload features two-axis stabilisation with secondary digital stabilisation. The wide-angle 320 × 240 option is available on request in a custom bundle.

Trace is Blue UAS cleared and NDAA compliant, and is designed, sourced and built in the United States. Communications are protected by AES-256 encryption, and the platform has no remote data connection. It supports MAVLink and RAS-A and is compatible with QGroundControl, ATAK, WMI, MS CAPE, DroneSense and RAC2.

The foldable aircraft packs into a hard-shell field case with two batteries and spare propellers at a combined weight of 670 g and a packed volume of 1,320 cm³. A separate IP68-rated transport case accommodates the full system with the Vision2 GCS. Trace can be deployed in 90 seconds.

More information: Trace miniature multirotor UAS

Vision2 GCS

Universal Handheld Ground Control Station

Modular Radio Architecture | 15 TOPS AI Compute | Sunlight-Readable Display | Blue UAS Cleared | NDAA Compliant

Vision2 is a universal handheld ground control station for uncrewed systems operators, combining interchangeable radios, flexible software support and rugged construction. Its octa-core Qualcomm QCS8250 processor delivers 15 TOPS of AI computing power, while a 7-inch, 1080p, 2,500-nit multitouch display provides sunlight readability, haptic feedback and night vision device-compatible dimming.

Three two-axis analogue sticks and 14 tactile control buttons, including 11 user-programmable buttons, support different platforms and operator workflows. A three-constellation GNSS receiver supporting GPS, Galileo and GLONASS enables return-to-pilot and follow-me features, complemented by an integrated IMU and magnetometer.

Vision2’s Android operating system supports custom APKs and applications including ATAK UAS Tool, QGroundControl, RAC2/WMI, Autonodyne Nexus, Motorola Solutions CAPE and DroneSense. Native H.265 video decompression and multiple video output paths support wired and wireless display casting, USB-C to HDMI and IP video distribution to tactical networks.

Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 provide wireless connectivity, with optional LTE available through a USB-C dongle. The field-replaceable USB-C port supports charging and data transfer.

A DoD-standard Swappable Radio Module (SRM) bay supports Microhard, Persistent Systems, Doodle Labs and Silvus radios. Field-swappable module options include 2.4 GHz, 2.3–2.4 GHz and Hexaband configurations with AES-256 encryption and automatic channel hopping.
Designed and built in the United States, Vision2 is Blue UAS cleared, NDAA compliant and Net Warrior compatible. Security features include AES-256 encryption, secure user authentication, an optional system wipe after failed logins and a DoD security-scan ready operating system.

Weighing 625 g / 1.4 lb without a radio, Vision2 offers up to four hours of battery life, depending on radio configuration. Its magnesium body and rubber grips provide rugged handling, with IP54 ingress protection, a −20°C to +50°C operating range and MIL-STD-810H five-foot drop performance. A waterproof, clasped hard case protects the controller during transport.

More information: Vision2 handheld GCS for UAVs & robotics