True Innovation in Unmanned Air Systems

Versatility • Manoeuvrability • Performance

The global requirement for leading edge mobile surveying and surveillance equipment is increasing annually, together with the demand for environmentally friendly systems with advanced multi-terrain and multi-climate capabilities.

Rufous™, our UK designed Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) embraces and surpasses the scope of these global requirements through its safe, innovative design, advanced versatility and manoeuvrability, as well as its environmental and dynamic performance.

Excellence in design

Rufous™ is a modular, axis-symmetrical UAS helicopter with the capacity to carry multiple and varied observational sensors or specialist payloads, along with a communications capability, which can produce real-time data or picture broadcasting. As a multi-role, multi-payload air vehicle system with many civil and military applications, its mass, performance and flight characteristics allow it to operate over land and sea to provide high definition sensor capability and protection beyond the normal line of sight.

Compared with other manned and unmanned air vehicle use, Rufous™ provides greater performance and easier role changing with lower through-life costs and a significantly improved environmental profile. The agile manoeuvrability and design features mean that Rufous™ can satisfy transport and inspection needs with a safe, cost-efficient operation across civil engineering, petrochemical, maritime, sports-coverage, agriculture, power-distribution, homeland security and defence environments.

Key Features

• Multi-fuel twin engine
• Aerodynamic control surfaces
• Compact storage
• Light-weight
• High integrity control software
• Interchangeable payloads
• GPS-based navigation
• Modular construction
• Axis-symmetrical design
• Turn-key assembly
• Field proven concept
• Low susceptibility to EMS interference