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3 Hours. 160 km. No Runway Required.
The Pathfinder-X combines vertical takeoff and landing with efficient fixed-wing cruise — delivering Group 1 endurance records, 85-knot top speed, and fully autonomous 24/7 operations when paired with the Starling Hub. One operator. Five aircraft. Zero compromises.
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3-Hour Endurance. 160 km Range. 85-Knot Top Speed. No Runway Required.
The Pathfinder-X Fixed-Wing eVTOL UAS is a high-performance unmanned aircraft system engineered for defense, ISR, and commercial operators who demand long endurance, rapid deployment, and true operational flexibility. Combining vertical takeoff and landing with efficient fixed-wing cruise, the Pathfinder-X delivers 3 hours of endurance, 160 km range, and 85-knot top speed in a man-portable, foldable airframe weighing just 4.1 kg. With NDAA-compliant, Made-in-USA construction, open MAVLink architecture, AES-256 encrypted communications, and optional Starling Hub integration for fully autonomous 24/7 operations, the Pathfinder-X is the field-proven Group 1 UAS for operators who cannot afford to compromise.
Key Specifications
- 3.0 Hours Endurance / 160 km Range — Forward flight at 6.0 kg GTOW; outstanding mission persistence for Group 1 class aircraft
- 85-Knot Top Speed / 31-Knot Cruise — High-speed intercept capability with efficient cruise for maximum range per charge
- True eVTOL + Fixed-Wing Performance — Vertical takeoff and landing with no runway required, transitioning to efficient forward flight for maximum endurance
- 1.8 kg Maximum Payload Capacity — Field-swappable payloads with no tools required; baseline dual-mode gimballed EO/IR with NVIDIA Orin NX onboard compute
- Man-Portable & Rapid Deployment — Folds to 750 × 810 mm; single-operator transport and launch; transport case 36 × 36 × 24 in at ~70–75 lb total system weight
- Fully Autonomous Operations — ArduPlane flight control with manual, semi-autonomous, and fully autonomous modes; single operator can control up to 5 aircraft simultaneously
- GPS-Denied Capability — Vision + VIO navigation; precision autonomous landing day or night via computer vision; optional anti-jam/anti-spoof GNSS
- AES-256 Encrypted Communications — FIPS 140-3 modules available; MAVLink telemetry, H.264/H.265 video, MISB KLV metadata; BVLOS ready via cellular and/or Satcom
- Open Architecture — MAVLink-based, MOSA-aligned, TAK/ATAK ready; compatible with third-party GCS and payloads; no proprietary C2 software required
- NDAA Compliant & Made in USA — Designed and manufactured in Southern California; TRL 9 field-proven
- Starling Hub Integration — Automated battery swap in <30 seconds; 24/7 unattended continuous operations; precision computer-vision landing; total hub weight <50 kg
- All-Weather Capability — Operates in winds up to 35 knots, precipitation up to 0.75 in/hour, and temperatures from -20 °C to +55 °C
Full Specifications
| Endurance (6.0 kg GTOW) | 3.0 hours |
| Endurance (7.0 kg GTOW) | 2.5 hours |
| Hover / VTOL Endurance | ~40 minutes @ 6.0 kg |
| Top Speed | 85 knots (100 mph) |
| Optimal Cruise Speed | 31 knots |
| Range per Battery | 160 km (~100 miles) |
| Operational Ceiling | 10,000 ft ASL |
| Air Vehicle Weight (no battery/payload) | 4.1 kg / 9.0 lb |
| Minimum Operational Weight | 5.9 kg / 13.0 lb |
| Maximum Gross Takeoff Weight | 7.5 kg / 16.5 lb |
| Maximum Payload | 1.8 kg / 4.0 lb |
| Wingspan (deployed) | 1,670 mm |
| Length (deployed) | 1,060 mm |
| Folded Footprint | 750 × 810 mm |
| Configuration | Fixed-wing eVTOL, pusher motors, foldable airframe |
| Materials | Advanced composite |
| Propulsion | 4 vertical lift motors + 2 pusher motors |
| Standard Battery | 26 Ah LiPo (1.61 kg) |
| Extended Battery | 33 Ah LiPo (2.00 kg) |
| Battery Cycle Life | ~400 cycles |
| Charge Time | 80–120 minutes |
| Motor Rated Life | 1,000 hours |
| Minimum Landing Zone | 1.5 × 1.5 m (1 × 1 m with Hub precision docking) |
| Turnaround Time (with Hub) | ~45 seconds |
| Wind Resistance | 30 knots standard / 35 knots reduced performance |
| Precipitation | Up to 0.75 in/hour (rain & snow) |
| Operating Temperature | -20 °C to +55 °C |
| Encryption | AES-256 (FIPS 140-3 modules available) |
| Flight Control | ArduPlane (full-featured) |
| Onboard Compute | NVIDIA Orin NX |
| Connectivity | Cellular, Satcom, MAVLink, TAK/ATAK, STANAG |
| Transport Case | 36 × 36 × 24 in, ~70–75 lb total system weight |
| Compliance | NDAA Compliant, MOSA-aligned, TRL 9 |
| Origin | Made in USA (Southern California) |
Supported Payloads
- Next Vision Starling, Nighthawk 2-UZ, Nighthawk 2-V, Raptor
- Trillium HD-25, CACI CM62/CM102, Microcon 300/600
- SIGINT, COMINT, acoustic sensors, and laser designators
Supported Datalinks
- Elsight, Microhard, Silvus, DTC, Persistent Systems, Mobilicom, Iridium Certus