ATLAS AS90X
C-Astral · Slovenia · also known as ATLAS C4EYE · Updated
ATLAS AS90X is a compact, hand-launched mini-UAV built by C-Astral of Slovenia for first responders, search-and-rescue teams and special operations forces.
Overview
C-Astral developed the ATLAS AS90X, also marketed as the ATLAS C4EYE, as a smaller complement to its larger BRAMOR C4EYE: where the BRAMOR's roughly three-hour endurance and larger footprint suit longer-duration missions, the ATLAS targets scenarios where a smaller, faster-deploying aircraft matters more than maximum flight time. It is built around a blended-wing-body airframe in Kevlar, carbon and Vectran composites, and its avionics suite is compatible with C-Astral's BRAMOR-family ground segments and C3P mission-planning and guidance software.
Design and capabilities
C-Astral's current specification lists the AS90X at 75 cm long with a 155 cm wingspan and a 2.7 kg take-off weight, powered by a brushless electric motor and a lithium-ion battery. The manufacturer gives a cruise speed of 54 km/h (15 m/s) and a maximum speed of 108 km/h (30 m/s), an endurance of up to 90 minutes, an operational range of up to 90 km, and a service ceiling of up to 5,000 m above mean sea level — figures the manufacturer notes are measured in ICAO standard atmosphere with calm winds and vary with configuration. The aircraft carries C-Astral's gyro-stabilized EYE-X HD gimbal, offering electro-optical and infrared imaging with payload-upgrade options. Command-and-control and video links each reach up to 15 km over a 2.4 GHz link.
The system launches from a bungee cord and recovers by parachute, which the manufacturer says it can bring down within a 20-by-20-metre area. C-Astral markets it as flight-ready in under three minutes, operable by a single person, water-resistant, quiet at low altitude, and built with modular construction for fast field repair.
Use cases
C-Astral positions the AS90X for search and rescue, infrastructure inspection, civil defence, fire monitoring, night surveillance, classical intelligence-surveillance-reconnaissance work, convoy following, moving-target detection and operations in low-intensity conflict zones. No specific operator has been publicly named.
Frequently asked questions
What is the range and endurance of the ATLAS AS90X?
C-Astral states an operational range of up to 90 km and an endurance of up to 90 minutes, varying with configuration and conditions.
How is the ATLAS AS90X launched and recovered?
It is hand-launched with a bungee cord and recovers under parachute, which the manufacturer says lands within a 20-by-20-metre area.
How much does the ATLAS AS90X weigh?
2.7 kg at take-off, with a 155 cm wingspan and a 75 cm length.
What sensors does the ATLAS AS90X carry?
C-Astral's gyro-stabilized EYE-X HD gimbal, with electro-optical and infrared channels and payload-upgrade options.
Who makes the ATLAS AS90X?
C-Astral, a Slovenian unmanned-systems maker whose BRAMOR family shares ground segments and software with the ATLAS line.
