Into the Dark — The Mission Unfolds
In the frontline darkness of Ukraine, the RQ-35 Heidrun plays a vital role in keeping soldiers safe and informed. The Heidrun has become a trusted partner for the 411th Unmanned Systems Regiment.
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Sky-Watch is at the forefront of defense technology, specializing in fixed-wing mini-UAS systems. The RQ-35-Heidrun, is engineered for critical ISR missions, delivering unmatched reliability even in the event of electronic warfare or GPS-denied environments. Trusted by the Armed Forces of Ukraine since 2022, the RQ-35 Heidrun has revolutionized critical ISR missions, providing the resilience and adaptability needed for the situations our customers face every day.
Sky-Watch is at the forefront of defense technology, specializing in fixed-wing mini-UAS systems. The RQ-35 Heidrun is engineered for critical ISR missions, delivering unmatched reliability even in the event of electronic warfare or GPS-denied environments. Trusted by the Armed Forces of Ukraine since March 2022, the system is a testament to our commitment to innovation and reliability in the most demanding operational scenarios.
Designed for Front-Line ISR: Tailored for company-level deployment, the RQ-35 Heidrun offers superior intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities, even in GPS Denied and EW contested operations.
Advanced Optics and Stealth: Equipped with high-resolution day/night E/O cameras and an immune communication system, The Heidrun boasts an effective operational range of +45 km and a flight time of 150 minutes in specific configurations.
Operational Excellence: Proven in battle, the RQ-35 demonstrates exceptional stealth and durability. It is remarkably reliable, with a performance track record of over 500 missions for some drones and minimal losses despite severe EW challenges.
Rapid Deployment & Training: The Heidrun's lightweight design allows for single-operator handling and quick deployment, with a user-friendly interface ensuring operational readiness within days.
Information wins wars. The RQ-35 Heidrun's built-in software is engineered to support fast, confident decisions at every level of command. It simplifies flight planning, manages complex data feeds, and integrates directly with leading battlefield systems. Operators gain real-time intelligence, seamless coordination, and full control. Even in GNSS-denied and contested environments. Whether planning a mission, coordinating a strike, or monitoring live operations, our software ensures the UAV stays mission ready and operator friendly.
Transform your UAS missions with our camera-centric flight operation and control. Designed for unmatched simplicity and precision, pilots can steer and manage missions directly through their video feed. This innovative system supports autonomous flight paths determined by the camera's positioning, ensuring stable and clear footage. Crucially, it enables precise deep stall landings on a specific target via live video feed.
The Camera Controller (CC) is built for payload operators, enhancing live video feed management and mission coordination. It supports single or dual-tablet setups for focused monitoring and control, and key features include object tracking, image stabilization, and Point of Interest (POI) reporting to boost intelligence gathering.
Gain the advantage with the Drone Manager's GNSS-Denied Flight feature. Designed to overcome the limitations of traditional systems, our solution gives you full command and control of your UAS, even in environments where GNSS signals are compromised or unavailable.
With our advanced features, including full payload management, you can maintain uninterrupted operations. From launch to landing, our intuitive platform is crafted for ease of use, guided by your inputs, ensuring every mission is executed with precision — regardless of location or GNSS operability.
The Heidrun is designed to give you the flexibility and customization you need for success. Our selection of payloads and sensors ensure that you get the most out of your mapping and surveying missions. With up to 500 grams of payload capacity and customizable sensors, the RQ-35 gives you maximum versatility.
Our UAS solutions employ some of the most advanced imaging payloads on the market. And with our premiere surveillance technology, the Heidrun's cameras can be used for the entire duration of your mission. This provides you with a seamless and reliable flow of data for each assignment.
Our UAS are equipped with best in class EO/IR sensor technology. We are committed to providing the strongest and most advanced sensors on the market, giving you unparalleled vision even in the harshest environments. The Heidrun's lightweight sensor guarantees superior visual advantages for your surveillance missions.
Ground control components (GCC) are a key component to the success of your UAS mission. GCC is both your interface and control hub. The Heidrun's sensor-generated data is engineered to meet the exacting standards of military clients, with a strong focus on high connectivity in challenging environments.
Built for the field. Trusted in critical missions.
The RQ-35 Mobile Patch Antenna Kit delivers dependable, high-performance communication in a lightweight, portable form. Both the UAS and antenna kit pack easily into a backpack, ensuring rapid mobility and deployment wherever the mission takes you.
Designed for rapid setup, the integrated ground station, radio platform, antenna, and tripod enable fast setup and reliable operation under demanding conditions. With an operational range of up to 25 km, the RQ-35 delivers consistent, high-quality data transmission when it matters most.
Extend your operational reach.
With a range exceeding 45 km, the Dual Patch Antenna enhances line-of-sight connectivity and delivers robust communication even in contested environments. During electronic warfare, the advantages of the Heidrun system become clear—ensuring troop self-sufficiency and secure, independent data transmission in the field.
Compact and portable, the Dual Patch Antenna Kit fits easily into a Pelicase or backpack. Each kit includes the antenna, mount, and cables, all packaged for quick access and rapid deployment.
Ground control components (GCC) are a key component to the success of your UAS mission. GCC is both your interface and control hub. The Heidrun's sensor-generated data is engineered to meet the exacting standards of military clients, with a strong focus on high connectivity in challenging environments.
Command with confidence.
The Heidrun RQ-35 Ground Control Station (GCS) serves as a fully portable mission control center - enabling data analysis, mission planning, and seamless communication with your UAS. Built with ruggedized, high-reliability components, it ensures secure and stable operation in any environment.
Each component is rigorously tested to deliver maximum reliability when it matters most.
Reliability you can deploy anywhere.
Our ruggedized tablet delivers exceptional Ground Control Station performance for ISR missions in all environments and weather conditions. Built for durability and responsiveness, it provides dependable operation in the most demanding field conditions.
The technical team is committed to developing troop-friendly, intuitive control solutions. The Drone Manager (SDM) system is designed for simplicity, precision, and reliability. Working closely with our technology partners, we continuously enhance system performance to ensure our users have the most capable and dependable tools available.
The Heidrun is engineered to support a range of operational missions. Click any challenge to explore.
Real-time targeted intelligence is critical to actionable decision-making in a dynamic military environment. The RQ-35 Heidrun is your solution for battle-proven Organic ISR, seamlessly integrating with other battle space technologies. We give you the tools to gather intelligence, conduct surveillance, and carry out reconnaissance missions. This gives you the ultimate in stand-alone, yet connectable technology.
Military operations today are highly dynamic, and outdated ISR systems can fail to meet operational needs. We deliver advanced, troop-operated technology that provides speed, accuracy, and situational awareness in the field.
The system ensures reliable, timely intelligence where and when it is needed most. Organic ISR systems like RQ-35 Heidrun are particularly effective for tactical reconnaissance, rapid threat detection, and situational awareness in contested environments.
The RQ-35 Heidrun is engineered for challenging operational environments. Its Organic ISR capabilities allow forces to respond rapidly to evolving threats. High accuracy, endurance, and resilience under electronic warfare or GNSS-denied conditions give units a measurable operational advantage. Real-time intelligence from Heidrun enhances tactical decision-making and mission effectiveness at all levels. Unlike traditional ISR platforms, organic ISR provides immediate access to intelligence at the tactical level, reducing decision-making time and increasing operational agility. With years of operational experience and battle-tested deployments, AIRO is a trusted provider of next-generation organic ISR technology.
Advanced mapping is the cornerstone for strategic planning and execution. The RQ-35 Heidrun Mapping UAV provides commanders with accurate, detailed topographical information and the ability to dynamically update navigational routes and strategies in response to evolving ground realities.
Precision Mapping for Tactical Excellence. Frontline commanders face significant challenges in maintaining situational awareness, often relying on outdated or static maps that fail to reflect the current and rapidly evolving operational reality. Traditional mapping solutions — dependent on strategic ISR, aircraft, or satellites — are costly and slow, falling short in delivering the timeliness, precision, and accessibility required for frontline decision-making. The growing demand for immediate, high-resolution ISR data now exceeds the capacity of centralized intelligence assets. This creates a critical information gap that increases operational risks and reduces mission efficiency.
Leveraging advanced surveying technology and battle-proven insights from Ukraine, the RQ-35 Heidrun delivers a transformative solution that empowers commanders with real-time mapping and enhanced terrain awareness at a tactical level.
Delivering faster results than traditional methods at a fraction of the cost, enabling more frequent, precise, and up-to-date terrain analyses that improve mission readiness.
Providing high-resolution, geo-referenced sensor data to support Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace (IPB) and Engineer Battlefield Assessments (EBA), strengthening operational planning and frontline decision-making.
Simplifying data collection, reducing manpower requirements, and enabling persistent, autonomous mapping missions without the need for constant manual control.
Step into the future of surveillance with the RQ-35 Heidrun, a groundbreaking ISR platform. Our drones deliver more that observation. The RQ-35 gives you the tools to command the high ground in informational warfare. The Heidrun's advanced optics provide live video feeds, enabling commanders to make informed decisions with speed and accuracy.
Master Your Battlespace and Elevate Your Operational Effectiveness. In today's rapidly evolving combat environments, situational awareness must translate into action. Traditional surveillance systems often rely on centralized assets that delay intelligence flow and limit responsiveness.
Commanders need live, actionable ISR data to adapt swiftly, coordinate effectively, and maintain operational superiority. The challenge lies in transforming visual intelligence into tactical advantage in real time.
The RQ-35 Heidrun stands as a cornerstone of modern ISR operations, combining advanced optics, resilient communication links, and seamless integration with leading battle management systems to deliver intelligence that empowers every level of command.
With ATAK-Mil integration, the Heidrun provides self-sufficient, real-time surveillance. Geo-referenced video feeds flow directly into tactical networks, ensuring fast decision-making and precise coordination across deployed units.
Compatibility with platforms such as ATAK and Sitaware enables a unified operational picture. This ensures synchronized intelligence flow from ground to sky, amplifying situational awareness and enabling coordinated multi-domain responses.
Built for endurance and rapid deployment, the RQ-35 Heidrun supports continuous surveillance missions in contested environments. Its robust design and long-range capability ensure persistent situational awareness and mission confidence, even in the face of electronic warfare.
Drone technology is fundamentally changing the face of military operations. In this new era of combat surveillance, the necessity for innovative, adaptive strategies is key to success. By integrating cutting-edge Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to enhance the Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace (IPB) and Engineer Battlefield Assessment (EBA), we are reimagining force protection. Our system is designed to navigate the complexities of modern warfare where agility, precision, and smart technology converge to define the future of tactical defense.
Embracing the Next Era of Military Strategy. The contemporary battlefield presents a mosaic of unpredictable challenges. Adversaries use asymmetrical tactics and advanced technologies to disrupt traditional defense strategies. In this rapidly changing environment, the one-size-fits-all approach to force protection is no longer viable.
Commanders need to cultivate a dynamic, responsive Force Protection Plan that not only addresses immediate threats but also anticipates emerging ones. This plan must be strong enough to protect personnel and assets and agile enough to adapt to unforeseen threats and enhance opportunities.
Our state-of-the-art UAS program is our innovative response to these evolving challenges. Battle-tested in Ukraine and using the most advanced technology on the market, our RQ-35 Heidrun is an organic asset, with high accuracy, high endurance and high resilience to EW and GNSS denied conditions. It is the best solution for force protection and seamlessly integrates into your operational systems with real-time intelligence. The RQ-35 Heidrun gives you the tools to execute with precision, agility, and confidence, regardless of the challenges.
By integrating state-of-the-art sensors and imaging technologies, the Heidrun platform ensures that every mission delivers high-fidelity data, enhancing IPB and EBA accuracy.
With a bird's-eye view of the operational area, our UAS provide commanders with real-time actionable intelligence, enabling preemptive decisions and rapid response to emerging threats and opportunities.
Tailored to meet the demands of modern warfare, our drones can quickly adjust to new missions, environments, and challenges, ensuring unmatched situational awareness.
Drone technology has created a pivotal shift towards intelligence-driven warfare. The precision and agility offered by Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) are now central to the Mission Planning Process. This enhances the S2's ability to gather data and analyze battlefield intelligence.
Overcoming Information Gaps in Dynamic Combat Zones. In the fluid and rapidly evolving battlespace, understanding enemy movements, intentions, and capabilities is crucial. The Intel Cell needs information superiority for operational success. Traditional intelligence gathering is often outpaced by contemporary conflict speeds, requiring a more advanced, adaptable, and integrated approach to intelligence operations. Organic ISR systems like Heidrun are particularly effective for tactical reconnaissance, rapid threat detection, and situational awareness in contested environments.
The Heidrun collects high-resolution imagery and real-time data across diverse environments from multiple platforms deployed at the frontlines, improving the S2 branch's monitoring of enemy activity and situational awareness.
Covert, remotely operated drones minimize human exposure, enhancing operational security. Advanced encryption and data protection ensure the integrity and confidentiality of critical intelligence.
Equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and analytics, Heidrun delivers detailed intelligence supporting S2 analytical tasks. It helps decode complex battlefield indicators, contributing to informed strategic planning and threat assessment.
Collected and analyzed data can be synthesized into actionable intelligence, enabling S2 to deliver precise, timely briefings to commanders and support effective decision-making and strategic oversight.
Our Field Service Program is your dedicated partner. With speed and efficiency, we can resolve your challenges and save critical time and effort. With a team of seasoned Field Service Engineers and Operational Specialists, we’re there with you in the field, tackling practical issues and implementing solutions. From troubleshooting to upgrades, we seamlessly integrate our technology with your operations to ensure uninterrupted productivity and rapid system enhancements.
Your time is valuable, and our Training Program is designed with one goal in mind — to get you up and running quickly and efficiently. Our Operational Specialists will educate and certify your drone operators and ensure they have comprehensive understanding of all aspects of your Sky-Watch UAS. Training and certification ensure that operators are fully versed in our products. Our training program includes safety guidance, as well as instruction in the operation and maintenance of your drones.
See AIRO platforms in action. Tell us a little about you and we'll set up a private demo with our specialists.
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In the frontline darkness of Ukraine, the RQ-35 Heidrun plays a vital role in keeping soldiers safe and informed. The Heidrun has become a trusted partner for the 411th Unmanned Systems Regiment.
Learn moreEase of use is at the core of RQ-35 Heidrun and our software development. As one user put it, “If you can use a smartphone, you can operate our system.”
Learn moreWith an intuitive software platform shaped by frontline feedback, the RQ-35 Heidrun delivers real-time insights, streamlined controls, and fewer steps between observation and action.
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