The British company Callen Lenz presented the Koios unmanned reconnaissance aircraft at the World Defense Exhibition in Saudi Arabia 2024.
Koios' UAV, which has a powerful ISR capability, is capable of vertical take-off and landing. First, it has a powerful ISR capability that can perform a variety of tasks, whether it's reconnaissance, surveillance, or communications jamming. Secondly, its vertical take-off and landing function allows it to take off and land without a runway, adapting to a variety of complex environments. Moreover, it has a range of up to 6 to 10 hours, and the cruising speed is also quite impressive.
It is worth mentioning that the design of the Koios drone is very user-friendly. Its wings and tail are detachable for easy transport and deployment. Moreover, its internal fuel tank and electric motor for vertical lift are integrated into the wing, which not only increases the usable space, but also enhances operational flexibility. In addition, this drone has a very practical feature: it can carry a wide range of payloads, including standard optoelectronic infrared reconnaissance equipment and other customer-specified equipment. This customized service allows it to meet the needs of different customers.
KOIOS drones can be applied to a variety of combat missions, including intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, convoy protection, early intelligence and early warning, manned and unmanned teams, border patrol, infrastructure and pipeline monitoring, surveying and mapping, wildland fire monitoring, and search and rescue missions.
Now the ** is that small UAVs must be cabbage price, and they must also be mass-produced and equipped in large quantities. The British drone does not look cheap. With the production capacity of the United Kingdom, there is a high probability that it will not be able to produce in large quantities. It's a bit embarrassing.