60XR

60XR is a compact, high‑performance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for tactical reconnaissance and mapping missions. The platform was first unveiled by the aerospace company Aerox Dynamics in 2018 and has since been adopted by several defense and scientific organizations worldwide. Its design incorporates a lightweight composite airframe and an aluminum‑alloy fuselage, which together provide a favorable strength‑to‑weight ratio and improved maneuverability in complex terrain.

The UAV’s powertrain is based on a small, 3‑kW brushless electric motor paired with a 24‑cell Li‑Po battery pack. This configuration enables flight times of up to 45 minutes and a maximum speed of 90 km/h. The 60XR is equipped with a multi‑rotor propulsion system, giving it exceptional stability and the ability to hover accurately. The vehicle’s fly‑by‑wire control architecture incorporates a redundant flight computer that processes sensor inputs from GPS, inertial measurement units, and a forward‑looking imaging sensor.

For payload versatility, the 60XR supports a modular bay that can accommodate a variety of sensors, including high‑resolution RGB cameras, electro‑optic sensors, and lightweight LIDAR units. The onboard data link employs a secure 2.4 GHz channel, providing real‑time video transmission and telemetry to a ground control station. The UAV’s flight envelope allows it to operate at altitudes up to 1,200 m, making it suitable for both low‑altitude terrain‑following missions and higher‑altitude surveillance tasks.

Users of the 60XR have reported reliable performance across diverse environments, from arid desert landscapes to densely forested regions. The platform has been used for border patrol, disaster assessment, and scientific data collection. Future iterations of the 60XR line are expected to feature extended battery life, improved sensor payload capacity, and integration with autonomous mission planning software.