SQA eVTOL
SQA eVTOL is a compact, blended-wing-body vertical take-off and landing UAV developed by C-Astral of Slovenia for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and remote-sensing missions.
Overview
C-Astral's X-WORKS laboratory developed SQA eVTOL as a small, multirole unmanned system that takes off and lands vertically using detachable, quick-release VTOL booms fitted to a blended-wing-body airframe, removing the need for a runway or catapult. The manufacturer offers the baseline "mk1" system configured for roles spanning first-responder work, search and rescue, firefighting support, and military-level ISR and fire-control missions, alongside civil remote-sensing uses such as aerophotogrammetry and atmospheric gas-leak detection. C-Astral supplies the aircraft with its unified C3P command, control, communications and planning software on a tablet-based ground control station.
Design and capabilities
C-Astral's product page gives SQA eVTOL a platform length of 1.2 m and a 2.9 m wingspan, with a take-off weight of 9.8 kg. The aircraft is powered by a brushless electric motor drawing on a Li-Po battery, and the manufacturer rates endurance at up to 3 hours with optional high-capacity batteries, a cruise speed of 18 m/s (64.8 km/h), a maximum speed of 24 m/s (86.4 km/h), and a service ceiling of up to 4,000 m AMSL. C-Astral lists a flight range of up to 180 km, while its command, control and video datalink — operating from 1 to 5 GHz in MANET, MIMO or NBP configurations — is rated for up to 40 km. Sensor options include electro-optical payloads up to 80x zoom, long-wave infrared imagers, and an upgrade path to LiDAR and mapping sensors.
Frequently asked questions
What is the C-Astral SQA eVTOL?
SQA eVTOL is a compact, blended-wing-body VTOL UAV built by C-Astral of Slovenia for ISR, public-safety and remote-sensing missions.
How long can the SQA eVTOL fly?
C-Astral rates endurance at up to 3 hours with optional high-capacity batteries.
What is the range of the SQA eVTOL?
C-Astral lists a flight range of up to 180 km, while its command and video datalink is rated for up to 40 km.
Does the SQA eVTOL need a runway?
No. It takes off and lands vertically using detachable VTOL booms fitted to its blended-wing-body airframe.
What sensors can the SQA eVTOL carry?
C-Astral offers electro-optical payloads up to 80x zoom and long-wave infrared imagers, with an upgrade path to LiDAR and mapping sensors.
