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Description

Raker is a long-endurance, fixed-wing unmanned aircraft system built for sustained missions and rapid deployment. It combines digital engineering, modular design, and additive manufacturing through AEVEX's ForgeX system to deliver exceptional range, payload capacity, and reliability. The system features over 16 hours of endurance, 1000+ km range, and 30.4 kg payload capacity, supporting ISR, communications, and multi-domain missions with scalable production capabilities.

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 Surveying/Mapping Environmental Monitoring Telecom/Infrastructure
Name
Raker
Release status
In production

Performance & Dimensions

Endurance with payload (minutes)
960
Max takeoff weight (MTOW) (kg)
75
Endurance (minutes)
960
Cruise speed (km/h)
120
Max payload (kg)
30
Max speed (km/h)
148
Max flight distance (km)
1000

Airframe & Propulsion

Frame materials
Plastic/Composite
Propulsion type
Electric (Battery)
Battery chemistry
LiPo

Payload & Interfaces

Payload interfaces/mounts
Payload bay Bottom mount
Supported gimbal size
Not specified

Avionics, Navigation & Autonomy

Autopilot features
Waypoint missions Auto takeoff/landing Return-to-home (RTH)
GNSS systems
GPS
RTK/PPK support
None
Obstacle avoidance sensors
None
Flight controller platform
Proprietary

Communications & Control

Control link types
Other
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 Arctic/Cold Desert/Hot
Takeoff/landing methods
Runway
Night operations capable
BVLOS ready

Environmental & Durability

IP rating
IP67

Safety

Flight termination system
Parachute system
None

Compliance & Certification

Remote ID compliance
Not specified
EASA class marking
None/Unmarked
NDAA Section 889 compliant
Export control status
Not specified

Logistics & Commercial

Included in box
Aircraft
Price notes
Configuration-dependent pricing, contact manufacturer for quotes
Optional accessories
ISR sensors Communication relays Precision effectors
Availability status
Made-to-order
Shipping restrictions
Export controlled, subject to ITAR regulations