SteelFalcon

Inspect

SteelFalcon in three dimensions.

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Aerodynamic noseComposite carbon-fibre fuselage, 700–1200 mm long, 4–10 kg. Split shells open for the modular payload bay.

Avionics & power bayEdge AI computer, smart battery, 4K EO + thermal + laser range finder, multi-GNSS + INS.

Folding rotor armsElectric, hybrid or ducted-fan propulsion; 120–180 km/h cruise, 250–350 km/h sprint.

Tail & landing gearRecoverable airframe; canister, catapult or vehicle-mounted launch.

YAW 0.0° PITCH 0.0°CLASS C-UAS InterceptorMASS 4–10 kgSPAN 500–900 mmSPRINT 250–350 km/h

01 · Detect

Sense the threat

Radar, passive RF, acoustic and EO/IR sensors feed an edge-AI computer that classifies quadcopters, FPV drones, VTOL and fixed-wing UAVs.

02 · Decide

Threat ranking, operator in the loop

Multi-object tracking and threat prioritisation. The ground station ranks targets; a human authorises the response.

03 · Intercept

Launch, lock, capture

From canister, catapult or vehicle the interceptor sprints to 350 km/h, tracks visually and captures with a recoverable net. No debris, no collateral.

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Technical specifications

SteelFalcon by the numbers.

Autonomous counter-drone interceptor: 350 km/h sprint, edge-AI target recognition and non-destructive net capture, launched from canister, catapult or vehicle.

Airframe

Structure: Composite carbon fibre
Length: 700 – 1,200 mm
Wingspan: 500 – 900 mm
Weight: 4 – 10 kg
Payload bay: Modular
Environment: Weather resistant

Performance

Cruise speed: 120 – 180 km/h
Max speed: 250 – 350 km/h
Endurance: 20 – 40 min
Operational ceiling: 3,000 – 5,000 m
Propulsion: Electric · hybrid · ducted fan
Launch: Canister · catapult · vehicle

Sensor Suite

EO camera: 4K with optical zoom
Thermal: Uncooled IR
Ranging: Laser range finder
Vision: AI target recognition
Radar: Optional compact radar
RF: Passive RF detection
Acoustic: Acoustic detection

AI & Navigation

Compute: Edge AI computer
Tracking: Multi-object
Navigation: Multi-GNSS · INS · visual SLAM
Comms: Encrypted · mesh · LTE/5G
Modes: Autonomous · semi · manual override

Effector & Security

Primary effector: Recoverable net capture
Alternatives: ID beacon attach · inspection payload
Swarm: Cooperative missions, shared target DB
Cyber: Secure boot · anti-spoofing
Architecture: Post-quantum ready

All figures are design targets from the SteelFalcon concept specification and are subject to confirmation through flight-test certification. Range, endurance and altitude are affected by payload, wind, temperature and air density.

Capabilities

What SteelFalcon brings to the mission.

Edge AI

Real-time target recognition and threat prioritisation on board.

Multi-sensor fusion

EO, thermal, RF, acoustic and optional radar.

Non-destructive

Recoverable net capture: threat neutralised intact.

Swarm capable

Cooperative missions with automatic task assignment.

Secure by design

Secure boot, encrypted telemetry, anti-spoofing.

Flexible launch

Canister, catapult or vehicle-mounted.

Ground control

Live video, map, threat ranking, mission replay, fleet management.

Collision avoidance

Autonomous navigation with visual SLAM.

Use cases

Missions.

DefenceHomeland securityAirportsCritical infrastructureLaw enforcementEvent securityPorts & maritimeGovernment

01
Critical infrastructure
Airports, power plants, refineries and data centres.
02
Military bases
Perimeter defence against ISR and loitering threats.
03
Public events
Stadiums, rallies and VIP protection.
04
Borders & prisons
Interdiction of smuggling and contraband drones.
05
Urban security
City-scale counter-drone networks.
06
Convoy protection
Vehicle-mounted launch for mobile forces.
07
Maritime & ports
Ship and port perimeter defence.
08
Government facilities
Protection of sensitive sites and no-fly zones.