SE2C

At a glance

• Tilt-rotor VTOL
• 120 min
• 30 km
• 4,500 m ceiling
• EO/IR

Why it stands out

1. Dual tilt rotorsVertical access, then efficient forward cruise.
2. Blown canardLess drag and more control at high angles.
3. No tail finDifferential thrust does the job of a vertical stabiliser.
4. Rear EO/IR payloadA clear view behind the rotors.

Features

• Tilt-rotor VTOLLifts off vertically; the front rotors tilt forward for cruise.
• Blown canardCuts induced drag and delays airflow separation.
• No vertical stabiliserDifferential thrust steers, saving weight.
• Carbon-Kevlar airframeA light, tough composite structure.
• Rear EO/IR payloadUnobstructed day and night view.
• 4,500 m ceilingOperates at 500–1,000 m above ground.

Possible enhancements

• Target detection and followingOn-board detection that locks on and follows a target.
• Night and low-light trackingTracking and following after dark.
• Visual navigationNavigation where GNSS is denied or jammed.
• Stance and gait detectionFlags threatening posture with an active alert.
• Precise visual landingLands on a marked point without GNSS.
• Swarming (in development)Cooperative missions with other drones and ground robots.

Applications

• Border and corridor patrolTwo hours of wing-borne surveillance from a small launch spot.
• Police and public safetyQuiet electric overwatch above events and incidents.
• Infrastructure inspectionLong, efficient runs along roads, pipelines and power lines.