The unmanned aerial systems (UAS) industry is at the forefront of modern technological advancements, with applications spanning military, civilian, and humanitarian missions. However, as of 2024, the industry faced a performance plateau, with only incremental improvements in flight endurance and speed. While AI and machine learning are enhancing mission capabilities, the physical performance of UAVs has remained relatively unchanged.
WaveAerospace is shattering this status quo. By delivering unparalleled flight performance and enabling new mission profiles, WaveAerospace’s advanced UAS platforms are rewriting the operational playbook for aerial systems.
Falcon II: Performance Without Compromise
At the foundation of WaveAerospace’s innovation is the Falcon II—a platform that goes beyond basic resilience to bad weather, boasting impressive performance features such as flight time exceeding 60 minutes, a top speed of 80 MPH, and 60-knot wind resistance.
The Falcon II Nyx variant adds another layer of operational security with encrypted communications, seven-system GNSS protection against spoofing, and fusing a redundant AHRS with a dedicated Inertial Navigation Unit for unparalleled reliability operating in GNSS-denied, and highly contested environments.
The Huntress: Pushing the Boundaries of Speed and Versatility
Emerging from over five years in development, the Huntress Turbojet, is the world’s fastest multirotor UAS, achieving a top speed of Mach 0.4 (approximately 300 mph) and operating in extreme environments where helicopters cannot.
WaveAerospace’s Huntress challenges traditional aircraft designs and flies outside the inherent design limitations of winged and wingless rotorcraft. With the ability to switch configurations based on mission needs—from long-range, low radar profiles to VTOL off the deck of a ship in Force 10 conditions—the 4 -meter Huntress redefines flexibility.
The Huntress Turbojet’s hybrid electric and JP-5 (or equivalent) power system, has five avionics bays and can carry up to four track-mounted containers or ALEs, externally on its sides, allowing for unmatched mission customization.
Pioneering Future Logistics with the MULE System
WaveAerospace is currently developing the Multi-mission Utility Logistics & Expedition (MULE) system, a heavy-lift VTOL platform that redefines on-demand land and sea-borne contested logistics, fleet protection, and C3ISR & RIF. With endurance up to four hours, a cruise speed of 50-70 knots (57-80 MPH, 25-36 M/S) and a current payload capacity of 40+kg, the MULE promises autonomous logistics capabilities in the harshest environments, including: extreme weather conditions, contested environments, challenging terrains, and covert operations.
In addition to fully autonomous flight, landing, and payload delivery—and capability of take-off, landing and quiet approach using only battery power, a value-added benefit of the MULE platform is its unique configuration allows it to be used as portable, 10kW on-demand generator while on the ground.
The MULE system is currently being tested at the U.S. Army’s premier modernization experiment, Project Convergence Capstone (PC-C5).
Supporting U.S. Military Innovation: Participation in PC-C5 and AEWE Programs
WaveAerospace’s groundbreaking technology is gaining attention within key U.S. Army innovation programs. As a participant in the Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment (AEWE) and the Army’s PC-C5 program, WaveAerospace is providing advanced UAS solutions that meet and exceed the military’s evolving operational demands.
These programs evaluate new technologies for integration into future battlefield operations, with a focus on enhancing situational awareness, delivering real-time intelligence, and improving tactical logistics. WaveAerospace’s systems, with their unmatched speed, endurance, and resilience, are proving to be critical assets for modern combat scenarios.
The Future of UAS is Here
WaveAerospace’s commitment to redefining UAS performance is not just about innovation, it’s about delivering tangible operational advantages. With systems that can operate in extreme conditions, at unprecedented speeds, and with mission-specific adaptability, WaveAerospace is leading the charge in breaking the limitations of UAS capabilities.
With a mission to fly safely and reliably when no one else can, the future of unmanned aerial systems is already here—and WaveAerospace is shaping it.