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U.S. aviation and aerospace company HevenDrones introduced its hydrogen-powered Raider drone. The company stated that the next-gen platform meets the demands of security forces and modern defense by providing 24/7 usability, greater modular adaptability, and increased payload capacity.
Raider builds on Heven’s H2D platforms, which deliver eight hours of flight time and support 22-pound payloads. According to Heven, the new drone extends flight endurance to more than 10 hours and increases payload capacity to 50 pounds.
Raider includes a twin-fuselage modular design and vertical takeoff and landing technology, which allows it to easily adjust to multiple mission profiles. Benefits include hovering capabilities across various terrains and the ability to quickly swap payloads.
Other features include hydrogen generation on-site for operations in resource-limited or remote environments, as well as near-silent operations and low heat emissions for tasks that require strategic deployment.
Raider’s quick assembly also allows it to be ready in 15 minutes. It also offers more than 1,000 operational hours between servicing to minimize maintenance.
Heven CEO Benzion Levinson said Raider’s sustainability, payload capacity, and endurance would unlock new opportunities for logistics, tactical operations, and reconnaissance in today’s evolving threat landscape.
In January, Heven announced it would collaborate with defense and space manufacturer Smartshooter. The partnership aims to integrate Heven’s Urban and H100 drones with Smartshooter’s Smash Dragon platform for precision targeting and engagement of aerial and ground threats.
