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Red Kite Surveillance UAS

Air Drones (UAV/UAS)

Description

The Red Kite Surveillance UAS is a multi-domain tactical unmanned aerial system designed for both land and maritime surveillance missions. It features runway-independent operation, dual payload capability with integrated AIS and IFF systems for enhanced safety and tracking. The system offers semi-autonomous launch and landing capabilities, redundant communications and datalinks for mission assurance, and an onboard training simulator for operator familiarization. Built with a lightweight composite airframe, it enables compact and rapid deployment with flexible ground control station options.

About the Company

R V Connex Co., Ltd.

RV Connex is a Thai corporation specializing in defense and security technologies, with over 400 employees including 250 skilled engineers and technical specialists. The company focuses on research...

Core Information

Product class
Defense Public Safety
Platform category
VTOL Fixed-wing
Rotor configuration
Not applicable
Primary use cases
Defense/ISR Public Safety/Search & Rescue Environmental Monitoring
Release status
In production
Name
Red Kite Surveillance UAS

Airframe & Propulsion

Frame materials
Carbon fiber Plastic/Composite
Propulsion type
Electric (Battery)
Battery chemistry
Li-ion

Payload & Interfaces

Payload interfaces/mounts
Bottom mount Quick-release Hardpoint/Pylon
Supported gimbal size
Not specified
Integrated payloads
AIS IFF

Avionics, Navigation & Autonomy

Autopilot features
Waypoint missions Auto takeoff/landing Return-to-home (RTH)
GNSS systems
GPS GLONASS
RTK/PPK support
Optional
Obstacle avoidance sensors
None
Flight controller platform
Proprietary Pixhawk/PX4
Redundant IMU

Communications & Control

Control link types
2.4 GHz 5.8 GHz
Encryption standard
AES-256
Ground control compatibility
Proprietary GCS QGroundControl
Controller included
Video downlink resolution
1080p
SDK available
MAVLink support
Video downlink type
OFDM

Operational Capabilities

Operating environments
Urban Rural Maritime Mountainous Desert/Hot
Takeoff/landing methods
VTOL
Night operations capable
Max simultaneous payloads
2
BVLOS ready
Maritime operations capable
Required crew size
1
VTOL capable

Environmental & Durability

EMI/EMC shielding
Corrosion resistant
IP rating
None/Not specified

Safety

Redundancy features
Dual GPS Dual IMU Redundant power bus
Flight termination system
Parachute system
None

Compliance & Certification

Other certifications/standards
MIL-STD MIL-HDBK-516 STANAG 4671 FAA Part 23 FAA-FAR EASA-CS AS9100D ISO 9001:2015
Remote ID compliance
Not specified
FCC certified
EASA class marking
None/Unmarked
NDAA Section 889 compliant
Export control status
Not specified

Logistics & Commercial

Included in box
Aircraft Ground controller Batteries Charger Carrying case Documentation
Availability status
Made-to-order
Price notes
Configuration-dependent pricing, excludes payload
Optional accessories
Portable GCS Container-based GCS Fixed-site GCS Additional batteries Training simulator
Shipping restrictions
Export controlled, subject to authorization

Media & Documentation