<a href="https://ascentaerosystems.com/">Ascent AeroSystems</a> unveiled SPARTAN, the next generation of its proven NX30 coaxial UAV platform. Purpose-built for defense, public safety, industrial, and agricultural operators, SPARTAN sets a new standard in performance, reliability, and versatility for integrators and operators who need aircraft-grade capabilities in a compact, portable system.Building on the foundation of the NX30, SPARTAN features a host of design improvements that deliver longer endurance, greater range, higher speeds, and heavier payload capacity than comparable platforms—all while maintaining Ascent’s trademark rugged cylindrical airframe, multi-mission modularity, and all-weather durability.Key capability advancements of SPARTAN include:<ul><li>Fly Longer &amp; Farther: 70+ minutes of flight endurance delivers up to 24 miles of A-B range and 1,800 sq. miles of coverage</li><li>Carry More: Payloads up to 15.3 lbs.</li><li>MOSA Flexibility: SPARTAN offers the same “quick-connect” payload connection features found on the SPIRIT for effortless integration of custom payloads</li><li>FAA-Compliant Lighting Systems: Strobing lights meet requirements for night operations and fully addressable RGB LEDs deliver precise, real-time status monitoring</li><li>All-Weather Reliability: IP54-rated battery enclosure withstands rain, sleet, snow, sand, and winds over 40 mph</li></ul>“Innovation is at the core of everything we do at Ascent,” said Peter Fuchs, Cofounder and CEO of Ascent AeroSystems. “As we introduce SPARTAN, we’re delivering the cutting-edge capabilities integrators and operators need to confidently complete mission-critical operations in virtually any environment while laying the foundation for what’s next.”With the company’s relentless focus on continuous improvement and adaptability, Ascent’s pipeline of next-generation advancements is already in active development.“From LTE-based control for BVLOS operations to powerful onboard AI enabling GPS-denied navigation, Ascent is actively developing the next-generation features that will unlock new levels of autonomy and mission success,” added Fuchs. “No other NDAA-compliant system matches SPARTAN’s combination of price and capability. It is, without a doubt, the highest value heavy weight modular platform in the US market.”Pricing &amp; AvailabilitySPARTAN ships standard with the Doodle Labs Mesh Rider® Dual-band 2.4Ghz radio and is available in two base configurations. The SPARTAN Base Kit (including the airframe core and radio module, 2 batteries, rotor blades, battery charger, Pelican case &amp; Herelink GCS) has an MSRP of $24,999. For operators requiring fully NDAA-compliant systems, the SPARTAN Base Kit PRO, which includes the Freefly Pilot Pro GCS, has an MSRP of $32,499.Initial SPARTAN deliveries are expected in October 2025, and operators currently flying the NX30 will continue to receive full service and support.SPARTAN will be on display at the Ascent AeroSystems booth, #727, at <a href="https://www.expouav.com/">Commercial UAV Expo 2025</a> in Las Vegas, September 2–4.For more information, visit <a href="http://www.ascentaerosystems.com/spartan">ascentaerosystems.com/spartan</a> or contact <a href="mailto:info@ascentaerosystems.com">info@ascentaerosystems.com</a>.

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Ascent AeroSystems unveiled SPARTAN, the next generation of its proven NX30 coaxial UAV platform. Purpose-built for defense, public safety, industrial, and agricultural operators, SPARTAN sets a new standard in performance, reliability, and versatility for integrators and operators who need aircraft-grade capabilities in a compact, portable system.

Ascent AeroSystems Unveils SPARTAN™

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