Attis Aviation, an Israeli startup founded 30 months ago, is independently developing an ROC system for drones weighing a maximum of 150 kilograms for commercial and military use, according to sources informed by “Globes.”
The ROC drones have vertical landing and take-off capabilities (VTOL) and can carry payloads of up to 40 kilograms (sensors or logistical loads) and remain airborne for more than 20 hours. The drone has a point in the nose for imaging equipment and a large payload bay in the body (1.2 meters long). It features a hybrid drive system with electric motors and an engine running on jet fuel.
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The system is designed to civil aviation standards, allowing it to be flown in the same airspace as manned aircraft. This is beneficial for government sectors like the fire department, where drones are increasingly used for detecting and extinguishing fires.
The drone is capable of operating in environments without GPS, such as during wartime or in marine and urban settings. It is designed for single-pilot operation, with a full system deployment requiring a minimum team of two people and taking at least 30 minutes from arrival to take-off. Attis Aviation has developed a tactical deployment concept that allows the drone to take off from a trailer-mounted box.
Attis Aviation CEO Mark Koltun stated, “We chose the military and semi-military markets as our initial targets because civilian customers may have reservations about a newly developed drone system. Military customers, on the other hand, are accustomed to integrating new systems and collaborating with manufacturers to optimize performance.”
Published by Globes, Israel business news – en.globes.co.il – on June 6, 2024.
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