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The Edge 130 is a military-grade hybrid fixed-wing VTOL tricopter UAS developed by FlightWave Aerospace for extended short-range mapping, inspection, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Key capabilities include vertical takeoff and landing, seamless hover-to-forward flight transition via independent tilt-pod thrust-vector control, over 2 hours endurance in forward flight, and tool-free payload swapping. It supports military and defense ISR missions providing near real-time situational awareness to ground forces. Its key differentiator is industry-leading endurance among Blue sUAS-approved drones, rapid single-user deployment in 1 minute, and operation in 40 mph winds.
| Title | Buyer | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDGE 130 BLUE PRO KIT DRONE ALONG WITH SPARE KITS, AND… | Department of the Air Force | USD 151K | 13 Sept 2024 | awarded |
| FLIGHTWAVE EDGE-130 VTOL UAS TACFI | Department of the Air Force | USD 1.9M | 14 Jun 2024 | awarded |