Reliant: Long-Range VTOL UAS for Advanced Aerial Intelligence
Aerial intelligence is becoming essential in modern defence operations. It gives military forces faster access to information, improves situational awareness, and supports better decision-making in complex environments.
Quantum Systems develops advanced unmanned aerial systems built for endurance, automation and reliable performance in demanding conditions. Through our partnership with Quantum Systems, Equipnor strengthens its focus on drones, C4ISR and aerial intelligence as part of our commitment to delivering complete soldier systems for modern operations.
What is Reliant?
Reliant is a long-range, fixed-wing VTOL UAS designed for extended ISR and RSTA missions on land and at sea.
It combines fixed-wing endurance with vertical take-off and landing, making it suitable for operations where space, infrastructure and time are limited. Built for beyond-line-of-sight missions, Reliant supports real-time data capture, onboard AI processing and operations in demanding environments, including GNSS-denied conditions.
What Is Reliant used for?
Reliant supports advanced aerial intelligence missions where long endurance, rapid deployment and reliable data are critical.
Typical mission areas include:
- Long-range ISR
- Reconnaissance and surveillance
- Target acquisition
- Land and maritime operations
- Beyond-line-of-sight missions
- GNSS-degraded or denied environments
- Persistent monitoring of complex operational areas
What makes Reliant different?
Reliant stands out through its combination of hybrid propulsion, low-signature flight, automation and advanced command-and-control capabilities.
Key differentiators include:
- Hybrid propulsion system: Reduces thermal and acoustic signatures compared to traditional internal combustion engine platforms.
- Electric stealth mode: Enables low-signature flight using fully electric propulsion.
- Unique VTOL motor configuration: Allows all three motors to support fixed-wing flight, increasing speed and manoeuvrability.
- AI-supported mission automation: Supports automatic area scanning, object detection, classification and tracking.
- Multi-system control: Enables one operator to control multiple unmanned systems from a centralised interface.
- Global command and control: Supports command-and-control capability from virtually anywhere in the world.
What are the key features for Reliant?
Reliant is engineered for high-performance ISR and RSTA operations with a minimal operational footprint.
Reliant’s most important features:
- Vertical take-off and landing: Requires no runway, launcher or recovery equipment.
- Minimal footprint: Takes off and lands within a 10 × 10 metre area.
- Rugged design: Built for reliable operation in harsh environments.
- Edge AI capabilities: Detects, classifies and tracks objects using EO/IR data.
- Modular payload system: Supports EO/IR sensors, synthetic aperture radar, SIGINT payloads, CRPA modules and electronic warfare capabilities.
- Extended endurance: Delivers more than 10 hours of flight time.
- Secure data link: Provides up to 160 km data link range with AES 256 encryption.
- GNSS-denied operation: Supports absolute and relative referencing in degraded or denied environments.
How quickly can Reliant be deployed?
Reliant is designed for rapid deployment with a low logistical burden. The system comes in a portable two-case packout and can be set up by two people.
Its tool-free design allows deployment in under 10 minutes, making it suitable for operations where speed, mobility and readiness are essential.
Why Reliant?
Modern operations require fast, reliable and actionable intelligence. Reliant helps forces collect and process information across larger areas while reducing the need for launch infrastructure and complex deployment procedures.
By combining long endurance, VTOL flexibility, onboard AI and secure communication, Reliant strengthens situational awareness and supports faster, better-informed decisions in demanding operational environments.
Reliant and Advanced Aerial Intelligence
Reliant represents a new generation of unmanned aerial systems. It combines robust construction, extended range, intelligent automation and advanced data processing to support modern ISR and RSTA missions.
