JC250/JX250

JC250/JX250 — DUAL-USE UNCREWED VTOL

HEAVY-LIFT, LONG-ENDURANCE AUTONOMOUS AIRCRAFT

The Future of Multi-Mission VTOL

The JC250 and JX250 are next-generation, dual-use unmanned aircraft designed for cargo transport and extended-duration ISR missions.

These platforms deliver real-time intelligence, rapid deployment, and persistent operational reach. A hybrid propulsion system enables extended range and endurance without dependence on charging infrastructure—supporting operations in austere and contested environments.

JC250 heavylift cargo

JC250

Group 3 Heavy-Lift Cargo

JX250 Tactical long endurance

JX250

Tactical Long Endurance ISR

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AIRCRAFT TYPE
Hybrid-electric VTOL cargo UAS
CONFIGURATION
Slowed-Rotor Compound (SRC) with fixed wing
PAYLOAD
330 lbs. (150 kg)
RANGE
200+ miles (320+ km)
CRUISE SPEED
110 mph (180 km/h)
MAX TAKEOFF GROSS WEIGHT
~800 lbs. (362 kg)
POWERPLANT
Hybrid-electric (engine + generator + batteries)
ARCHITECTURE
Distributed electric propulsion
DIMENSIONS
16ft (5m) wingspan/main rotor, 17ft (5m) length

JC250/JX250 PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

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SYSTEM FEATURES

SPEED

110 mph / 180 km/h

RANGE

200+ miles / 320+ km

PAYLOAD

330 lbs / 150 kg

ENDURANCE

14–18 hrs. @ loiter speeds

SYSTEM HIGHLIGHTS

  • Slowed-Rotor Compound (SRC) technology unloads the rotor in forward flight
  • Advanced Vision Systems and Detect-And-Avoid AI Technology
  • Can autorotate or glide to a safe landing from any altitude or speed under total power loss
  • Patented safety features exceed today’s helicopter and airplane capabilities

KEY APPLICATIONS

JC250 Heavy-lift Cargo

  • Military Cargo Re-supply
  • Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Mission
  • Middle-Mile Logistics
  • Oil and Gas Cargo Supply
  • Remote Cargo Delivery

JX250 Tactical Long Endurance

  • Military ISR/Contested Logistics
  • Border and Coastal Surveillance
  • Maritime Patrol
  • Disaster response (SAR) and Situational Awareness
  • Wildfire Management

OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

  • Operation: Beyond Visual Line of Sight
  • Hover Capability: Yes (full VTOL operations)
  • Weather: VFR with gust tolerance up to 35 knots, de-icing kit optional
  • Payload Type: External/detachable cargo pod with autolift
  • Command: Fully autonomous flight (remote pilot supervision)
  • Ground Control Station: Portable/fixed
  • Navigation: GNSS + INS (with degraded-mode capability)
  • Detect-and-Avoid (DAA) Integration: Cooperative + non-cooperative)
  • Fail-Safe/Contingency Management: Lost link, diversion, safe landing
  • Mission Ready: Designed for integration into controlled and uncontrolled airspace

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