X35F35

X35F35 is a fictional designation used in speculative technology and science fiction to denote a modular unmanned aerial system designed for research into autonomous flight and swarm robotics.

In typical depictions, the platform uses a six-rotor hexacopter configuration with a carbon-fiber frame. It features swappable payload bays, standard gimbal mounts, and a modular power system intended to allow rapid reconfiguration for surveillance, mapping, or cargo tasks.

Performance figures commonly assigned include a takeoff weight around 6–8 kilograms, an endurance of 45–60 minutes on a mid-range battery, a service ceiling of about 1,000–1,500 meters, and a top speed near 60–70 kilometers per hour.

Autonomy and control are described through an onboard flight controller that supports waypoint navigation, return-to-home, and collision avoidance, with the ability to operate in semi-autonomous or fully autonomous modes. Some stories explore coordinated swarming, with several X35F35 units maintaining formation under a centralized or distributed control scheme.

Variants include X35F35-A for ISR and mapping, X35F35-C for lightweight cargo, and X35F35-S for swarm testing and demonstrations.

In scholarly and media discussions, X35F35 is used as a case study to illustrate design trade-offs in modular UAS, including payload modularity, autonomy reliability, and safety considerations. There is no real-world product by this designation.