TALON-X
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).
01 / Overview
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.
02 / Capabilities
Biomimetic stealth design
Realistic bird-like profile with curved wings and tail, low-visibility matte finish and flutter-dampening architecture to emulate natural wing motion.
Navigation and autonomy
ALPPS-GPS integration, visual-inertial odometry for GPS-denied flight, waypoint autonomy, Return-to-Operator and auto-landing.
ISR payload
Forward-mounted 1080p EO camera with digital zoom, optional thermal or NIR modules, onboard encrypted recording.
Secure communications
Point-to-point AES-256 encrypted link, tablet or handheld GCS, mesh networking compatible.
03 / Specifications
Detailed technical data is provided to qualified organizations on request.
- Designation
- AP/01
- Class
- Biomimetic fixed-wing UAV
- Wingspan
- 60 inches
- Weight
- (AUW) < 450 g
- Flight time
- 10–15 minutes
- Speed (cruise / max)
- 20–25 mph / ~40 mph
- Operating altitude
- 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
- Status
- Contact VESS for availability
04 / In the system
TALON-X operates at the sense stage of the VESS mission loop.
- 01
Sense
Collect imagery and signals
- 02
Understand
Detect, track and classify
- 03
Map
Build terrain and hold position
- 04
Act
Decide, connect and respond
05 / Applications
- 01Covert ISR in Contested Terrain
- 02GPS-Denied Intelligence Gathering
- 03Tactical PSYOP / Psychological Warfare
- 04Electronic Deception & Battlefield Camouflage
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