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VALK

Air Drones (UAV/UAS)

Description

VALK is a custom fixed-wing unmanned aerial system (UAV) built for long-endurance missions with integrated payload support and custom ground control. Key features shown: 4.5 m wingspan, 3.0 m length, up to 8 kg sensor payload and 40 kg maximum takeoff weight. Airframe materials include epoxy resin, E-glass, carbon fibre and aluminium. Flight performance highlights: up to 5 hours endurance, 25 kt max headwind tolerance, short takeoff/landing rolls (~50–60 m), and climb/descent rates of ~1200/1500 ft/min. Offered as a tailor-made commercial/enterprise system with full payload integration services.

About the Company

PEGASUAS

Pegasuas is a Cape Town–based specialist manufacturer of custom unmanned aerial systems. They design, manufacture, test and sell commercial UAS, and provide payload integration and custom ground co...

Core Information

Product class
Enterprise Professional Defense
Platform category
Fixed-wing
Rotor configuration
Not applicable
Primary use cases
Surveying/Mapping Inspection Defense/ISR Public Safety/Search & Rescue Environmental Monitoring
Release status
In production
Name
VALK

Performance & Dimensions

Max payload (kg)
8
Wingspan (mm)
4500
Length (mm)
3000
Max wind resistance (m/s)
12
Max descent rate (m/s)
7
Max ascent rate (m/s)
6
Max speed (km/h)
120
Max takeoff weight (MTOW) (kg)
40
Endurance (minutes)
300

Airframe & Propulsion

Frame materials
Carbon fiber Aluminum Plastic/Composite
Propulsion type
Electric (Battery)

Payload & Interfaces

Supported gimbal size
Not specified

Avionics, Navigation & Autonomy

Flight controller platform
Proprietary

Communications & Control

Ground control compatibility
Proprietary GCS

Operational Capabilities

Takeoff/landing methods
Runway

Environmental & Durability

IP rating
None/Not specified

Safety

Parachute system
None

Compliance & Certification

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

Logistics & Commercial

Included in box
Aircraft
Availability status
Made-to-order
Price notes
Contact manufacturer for pricing. Pricing is configuration-dependent and excludes optional payloads and integration services.