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Description

The Air Scout® is a tandem ducted fan VTOL UAS designed as an organic asset for small ground combat units for reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition (RSTA), combat resupply, and other missions. It's a scaled-down version of PiAC's Air Geep ducted fan vehicle developed for the Army. The system features up to 140 lbs useful load capacity, multiple units can be coupled for increased payload, and it's designed for field maintainability with open access planform and Line Replaceable Unit component design. The Air Scout® has an autonomous flight control system for take-off, waypoint navigation, and landing, with hand-held tablet control and collision avoidance sensor options available.

About the Company

Piasecki Aircraft Corporation

Piasecki Aircraft Corporation is a research and development company specializing in the design, fabrication, and flight testing of experimental rotorcraft and unmanned air vehicles. Founded in 1955...

Core Information

Product class
Defense
Platform category
Ducted fan
Rotor configuration
Not applicable
Primary use cases
Defense/ISR Delivery/Logistics
Release status
In production
Release date
May 04, 2021
Name
Air Scout®

Performance & Dimensions

Max payload (kg)
63

Airframe & Propulsion

Frame materials
Other
Propulsion type
Gasoline/Petrol (ICE) Electric (Battery) Other
Battery chemistry
Not applicable

Payload & Interfaces

Payload interfaces/mounts
Top mount Bottom mount Hardpoint/Pylon Other
Supported gimbal size
Not specified

Avionics, Navigation & Autonomy

Autopilot features
Waypoint missions Auto takeoff/landing Other
RTK/PPK support
None
Flight controller platform
Proprietary
Obstacle avoidance sensors
Optional

Communications & Control

Control link types
Other
Encryption standard
Not disclosed
Ground control compatibility
Proprietary GCS
Video downlink type
Other
Video downlink resolution
Not specified
Controller included

Operational Capabilities

Operating environments
Urban Rural Mountainous Forested
Takeoff/landing methods
VTOL
Required crew size
1
VTOL capable

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 Ground controller
Price notes
Configuration-dependent pricing
Optional accessories
Collision avoidance sensors Non-gasoline electric propulsion HFE propulsion systems
Availability status
Made-to-order
Shipping restrictions
Export controlled, subject to ITAR