Talon - X

• Overview

  Deception in Motion. Intelligence in Silence.**

  TALON-X™ is a next-generation biomimetic fixed-wing UAV engineered for covert intelligence gathering, GPS-denied navigation, and tactical psychological operations (PSYOP). With a silhouette, flight behavior, and acoustic profile modeled after common seabirds, TALON-X™ operates in plain sight — visually indistinguishable from ambient wildlife — providing operators with low-signature ISR and an organic vector for deceptive presence, influence operations, and psychological disruption.

  Deployed by hand or from a soldier’s pack, TALON-X is field-ready, disposable or recoverable, and highly adaptable for mission-specific payloads including video surveillance, photogrammetry, or influence dissemination.

• Key Features

  • Biomimetic Stealth Design:

    • Realistic bird-like profile with curved wings and tail

    • Low-visibility matte finish with optional camouflage skin

    • Flutter-dampening architecture to emulate natural wing motion

  • Form Factor & Materials:

    • Wingspan: ~30–33 inches

    • Lightweight EPO foam and carbon fiber composite

    • Foldable wing configuration for backpack deployment

  • Navigation & Autonomy:

    • ALPPS-GPS™ integration (Airborne Lidar & Photogrammetric Precision System)

    • Visual-Inertial Odometry for GPS-denied flight

    • Pre-programmed or operator-directed waypoint autonomy

    • Return-to-Operator (RTO) and auto-landing routines

  • Propulsion & Performance:

    • Internal electric ducted motor

    • Cruise speed: 20–25 mph

    • Max speed: 40 mph

    • Endurance: 10–15 minutes (wind and payload dependent)

    • Launch: Hand-thrown or rail-assisted (no assembly required)

  • ISR Payload:

    • Forward-mounted 1080p EO camera with digital zoom

    • Optional thermal imaging or NIR sensor modules

    • Analog FPV feed up to 6 miles LOS (digital optional)

    • Onboard SD recording with encrypted data option

  • Communications & Security:

    • Point-to-point encrypted link (AES-256)

    • Tablet or handheld GCS interface

    • Mesh networking compatible (swarm-capable in future variants)

• Mission Capabilities

  1. Covert ISR in Contested Terrain

  2. GPS-Denied Intelligence Gathering

  3. Tactical PSYOP / Psychological Warfare

  4. Electronic Deception & Battlefield Camouflage

• Specifications

  Wingspan - 60 inches

  Weight - (AUW)< 450g

  Flight Time - 10–15 minutes

  Speed (Cruise/Max) - 20–25 mph / ~40 mph

  Altitude (Operating) - 50–500 ft AGL (optimized for realism)

  Sensor Payload - EO/IR/NIR (modular bay)

  Navigation - ALPPS-GPS™, VIO, IMU-integrated

  Deployment - Hand-launch, no assembly, field ruggedized

  Comms Range - Up to 6 miles LOS (analog), digital optional

  Structure - 3D-printed Polymer