[ SPX UAS ]

Reusable, Versatile
Aircraft

SPX Overview

■ In Flight

The SPX is a modular, electric Group 2 UAS with a 138-km range and 10-kg payload, designed for rapid, low-cost deployment and customization for modern defense, integrating seamlessly with the AFWERX Autonomy Prime Proving Ground.

Max Gross Take-off Weight: 55 lbs / 25 kg
Payload: 10 lbs / 4.5 kg
Maximum Endurance / Range: 1.5 hrs / 138 km
Cruise / Max Speed: 50 / 70 KIAS
Deployment Footprint / Time: 40’ x 10’ / <30 mins
IP Rating: IP67 Storage / In-Flight <.2” hr

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/ Reusable, Versatile

SPX UAS

The SPX is a cutting-edge, modular Group 2 UAS designed for flexible, low-cost, ground-launched operations and is powered by a quiet, electric motor. With a range of 138 kilometers, a payload capacity of 10 pounds, and an endurance of 1.5 hours, it can operate beyond line of sight in denied environments, using a layered navigation approach that includes GNSS, inertial, and vision-based navigation for assured performance. The SPX integrates seamlessly with the AFWERX Autonomy Prime Proving Ground for rapid testing of autonomy-focused payloads, communications, and guidance algorithms, meeting diverse national defense requirements. Leveraging RapidFlight’s AgileAviation™ and cutting-edge additive manufacturing, the SPX can be customized for specific missions within hours, accelerating design-to-delivery timelines and reducing system costs by up to 80%. Validated for high-rate production and compliant with DIU Long Range One-Way Program requirements, the SPX offers scalable, mission-customizable solutions essential for modern defense.