Other features: The Edge 130 Blue is a military-grade hybrid vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) fixed-wing tricopter drone engineered for versatile tactical operations. It delivers an exceptional flight endurance of over 2 hours, reaching up to 125 minutes in forward wing-borne flight and up to 30 minutes in hover-only mode. The platform supports a payload capacity of up to 345 grams featuring tool-less swappable modules, including the Overwatch Gimbal for surveillance and a high-resolution Mapping Array comprising three synchronized 13 MP CMOS cameras for a combined 39 MP resolution. Featuring a hybrid tricopter and fixed-wing architecture, it enables launching and landing from any terrain without external equipment. Fully compliant with NDAA regulations and certified under the DIU Blue UAS standard, the aircraft incorporates cyber-protected radio communications with AES-128/256 encryption for secure data and telemetry links, integrated infrared and visual navigation beacons for covert missions, and a built-in 1 TB high-speed data recording system.
