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Description

The Mariana Long Endurance Aircraft (LEA) is a long-range unmanned aerial system developed in collaboration with TSC and Pipistrel. It delivers persistent ISR capability with 30+ hours endurance, operating at over 30,000 feet altitude. The aircraft features modular payload integration with 250 lbs internal and 100 lbs external capacity, open-architecture design for flexible sensor integration, and autonomous operation including takeoff and landing. Powered by a Rotax 916 Turbocharged engine using auto or AVGAS fuel, it includes redundant systems for communications, power, and flight-critical actuation, making it suitable for complex and contested environments in defense, intelligence, and security missions.

About the Company

AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace provides comprehensive airborne intelligence solutions, specializing in aerospace engineering, design, operations, and navigation services. The company offers customized products an...

Core Information

Product class
Defense
Platform category
Fixed-wing
Rotor configuration
Not applicable
Primary use cases
Defense/ISR
Name
Mariana
Release status
In production

Performance & Dimensions

Max takeoff weight (MTOW) (kg)
963
Length (mm)
6700
Max payload (kg)
113
Service ceiling (m)
9144
Max speed (km/h)
185
Endurance (minutes)
1800
Wingspan (mm)
12800

Airframe & Propulsion

Frame materials
Other
Propulsion type
Gasoline/Petrol (ICE)
Battery chemistry
None/Not applicable
Redundant power system

Payload & Interfaces

Payload interfaces/mounts
Payload bay Hardpoint/Pylon
Supported gimbal size
Not specified

Avionics, Navigation & Autonomy

Autopilot features
Waypoint missions Auto takeoff/landing
GNSS systems
GPS
RTK/PPK support
None
Obstacle avoidance sensors
None
Flight controller platform
Proprietary
Detect-and-avoid capable

Communications & Control

Control link types
SATCOM UHF VHF
Encryption standard
Not disclosed
Ground control compatibility
Proprietary GCS
Video downlink type
Other
Video downlink resolution
Not specified

Operational Capabilities

Operating environments
Urban Rural Maritime Mountainous Desert/Hot
Takeoff/landing methods
Runway
BVLOS ready

Environmental & Durability

IP rating
None/Not specified

Safety

Redundancy features
Dual GPS Dual flight controllers Redundant power bus
Parachute system
None

Compliance & Certification

Remote ID compliance
Not specified
EASA class marking
None/Unmarked
Export control status
Not specified

Logistics & Commercial

Included in box
Aircraft
Price notes
Configuration-dependent pricing
Availability status
Made-to-order
Shipping restrictions
Subject to export controls
Optional accessories
Customer-selected IFF Multimode Ridgeback PNT system