At the Special Operations Forces Innovation Network Seminar (SOFINS), held in Bordeaux from April 1 to 3, 2025, Survey Copter, a subsidiary of Airbus Defence and Space, presented a new version of its light tactical drone, Aliaca, now equipped with vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capability. Designed to meet the growing needs of land and naval forces for operational flexibility, this new configuration complements the existing range and builds on the experience acquired through deployments with the French Navy. Several successful demonstration flights were conducted in both land and maritime environments between late 2024 and early 2025. The Aliaca VTOL is now commercially available to institutional and defense customers. Read more.
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The Aliaca, developed by Survey Copter, is a light tactical unmanned aerial system intended for both civilian and military applications (Picture source: Army Recognition)
The Aliaca, developed by Survey Copter, is a light tactical unmanned aerial system intended for both civilian and military applications (Picture source: Army Recognition)
