UAV Systems | VECTIS R Recon M2
VECTIS R Recon M2 – octocopter for heavy EO/IR payloads
VECTIS R Recon M2 is a coaxial octocopter platform for heavy EO/IR, EO/IR/MWIR and ISR payloads.
VECTIS R Recon M2 is designed as a reconnaissance UAV with high payload margin for applications that require larger underside-mounted sensor payloads, long optical range or project-specific camera systems. The platform is based on the VECTIS M2 system architecture and uses four arms, each with one upper and one lower motor.
The coaxial octocopter configuration provides additional reserves for heavy EO/IR camera payloads, mission computers, datalink components and customer-specific sensor integration. The focus is on tactical ISR, observation, reconnaissance and situational-awareness applications with a larger payload class.
A retractable or mission-specific landing gear configuration can support an unobstructed field of view for the underside-mounted sensor system. This makes VECTIS R Recon M2 particularly suitable for configurations where camera payload, ground clearance, center of gravity and data processing must be engineered together.
Recon payloads | EO/IR
Sensors and reconnaissance mission profile
VECTIS R Recon M2 prioritises underside-mounted EO/IR sensors on the coaxial platform with four arms and eight propulsion units. Additional sensor, communications and mission modules are possible within installation, mass, power and centre-of-gravity margins.
Sensor resolution, optical and digital zoom, payload mass and field of view are agreed for the specific camera and system configuration. Values on request.
Integration considers payload mounting, landing gear, ground clearance, mission computer, data link and power supply together.
Payload Integration | Landing Gear & Field of View
Landing gear, field of view and payload integration
On VECTIS R Recon M2, the underside-mounted payload is a central factor in the overall system design. Larger EO/IR or EO/IR/MWIR sensor systems require sufficient ground clearance, suitable center-of-gravity positioning and a largely unobstructed field of view below the platform.
The retractable landing gear supports a largely unobstructed field of view for the camera payload. This allows the sensor system to operate below the UAV without being unnecessarily restricted by fixed landing gear structures.
Landing gear geometry and system height are defined for payload size, sensor movement, ground clearance, propeller clearance and transport requirements. Dimensions on request.
For payload integration, camera mount, quick-change mechanism, cabling, datalink, mission computer and power supply are considered together. The decisive factor is not only the payload weight itself, but the interaction between center of gravity, damping, field of view, flight-time reserve and thermal load.
This allows VECTIS R Recon M2 to be adapted for different sensor and reconnaissance configurations without limiting the platform to a single payload class.
Technical classification | VECTIS R
Architecture and configuration-dependent specifications
VECTIS R uses four arms with eight coaxial propulsion units. The Recon variant prioritises EO/IR sensors; the Relay variant prioritises communications payloads. Additional sensor, communications and mission modules are integrated within available system margins. Dimensions, empty mass, MTOW, propellers, payload and endurance are defined for the specific configuration; details on request.
| Platform | Four arms, eight coaxial propulsion units |
|---|---|
| Mission role | Recon: EO/IR sensors; Relay: communications and antennas |
| Geometry and transport dimensions | Dependent on payload, landing gear and configuration; on request |
| Empty mass, MTOW and payload | On request for the specific configuration |
| Propulsion, propellers and endurance | On request for the specific power and mission profile |
| Mission processing | Optional onboard processing, IP streaming, recording and container functions; configuration-dependent |
Tether operation for Recon configurations
Tether operation is engineered as a complete system comprising the ground station, cable, vehicle module, buffer power, UAV and payload. Usable altitude, onboard power and payload must be defined together, including wind and operating margins. The standard TELEVATOR landing ring is not compatible with VECTIS R. Configuration and performance data on request.
Datasheet
October 2026
Project Request | VECTIS R Recon M2
Configure VECTIS R Recon M2 for heavy sensor payloads
VECTIS R Recon M2 is intended for projects that require larger EO/IR or EO/IR/MWIR payloads to be integrated below the platform. The final configuration depends on sensor weight, center of gravity, landing gear height, mission computer, datalink, battery setup and the required battery-powered or tethered operating mode.
For a robust recon configuration, we evaluate payload class, field of view, ground clearance, power demand, video and data processing, IP streaming, recording, flight-time reserve and integration effort together with the project requirements.