Cargo Cruise
CARGO CRUISE – Fixed-Wing VTOL
CARGO CRUISE is Slatup Cargo’s advanced Fixed-Wing VTOL UAV, purpose-built for long-range cargo transport, industrial logistics, offshore supply, and emergency relief operations, all while maintaining exceptional efficiency and reliability within aviation-grade safety standards. Designed, engineered, and produced entirely within the AKSI ecosystem, CARGO CRUISE combines fixed-wing endurance with multi-rotor versatility, enabling vertical take-off and landing in confined areas without the need for runways.
Unlike traditional multirotor drones, CARGO CRUISE is optimised for long-range logistics and mission continuity, not short-haul or localised operations. Powered by Slatup Cargo’s KKA Autopilot system, it supports fully autonomous flight paths, dynamic mission re-tasking, and operator override, ensuring precision and adaptability across complex logistics networks. Its hybrid navigation system—combining GNSS, Visual-Inertial Odometry (VIO), and optical-flow sensors—maintains accurate flight control even in GPS-denied or obstructed environments, such as mountainous regions or dense urban corridors.
Key Highlights
Description
The aerospace-grade carbon composite airframe, developed by RoboClave Composites, achieves an exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, ensuring durability, low vibration, and high aerodynamic efficiency—critical for stable flight and cargo integrity. The high-efficiency propulsion system delivers powerful lift and extended range, providing up to 3.5 hours of endurance with standard payloads under typical flight conditions.
Dual-link encrypted communication systems (900 MHz + 2.4 GHz) ensure secure control and data transmission across long distances, while optional relay modules extend BVLOS coverage for remote or offshore operations. The payload system supports custom cargo pods, medical containers, or industrial supplies, all managed through intelligent weight distribution and quick-swap mechanisms for rapid turnaround.
Compact, efficient, and mission-ready, CARGO CRUISE empowers industries to deliver farther, faster, and safer—setting a new benchmark in autonomous aerial logistics with the reliability of a fixed-wing platform and the flexibility of VTOL technology.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Category / MTOW | 35 kg |
| Primary Missions | Long-range cargo transport, BVLOS logistics operations, offshore/remote supply delivery, emergency medical relief, industrial & defense resupply, autonomous aerial distribution across difficult terrains. |
| Airframe | Aerospace-grade carbon/polymer composite (RoboClave Composites) |
| Propulsion | High-efficiency brushless system + low-noise props (AKSI Propulsion Series) |
| Flight Controller | KKA Autopilot with autonomous cargo missions, route optimization, geo-fencing, RTH & auto mission resume. |
| Navigation (GNSS-Denied) | VIO + Optical-Flow + downward ToF/LiDAR; optional front-arc LiDAR/stereo vision for obstacle detection. |
| Navigation (GNSS-Available) | Standard GNSS-based navigation (optimized for logistics missions, not RTK/PPK mapping). |
| Endurance | Up to 3.5 hours (full payload) |
| Payload Options | Modular cargo pods, medical supply bay, temp-controlled payload module, optional EO/RGB/Thermal camera. |
| Payload Capacity | Up to 10 kg (recommended) |
| Comms & Telemetry | Dual-link encrypted (900 MHz + 2.4 GHz); optional BVLOS relay node |
| Control Modes | Manual, Stabilize, Loiter, Auto, RTL, Cargo Delivery Mode with operator override. |
| Deployment Time | Under 5 minutes |
| Operating Temp | –10 °C to +50 °C |
| Take-off / Landing | Autonomous VTOL with precision ToF/LiDAR-assisted altitude sensing. |
| Applications | Long-range cargo, BVLOS logistics, offshore & remote supply delivery, emergency medical missions, autonomous VTOL logistics. |
Key Features
Advanced logistics firmware integrates geo-fencing, route optimization, and dynamic load management for efficient BVLOS cargo missions
Up to 5 hours endurance powered by high-density Li-ion/Solid-State smart battery packs designed for extended flight operations
Foldable fixed-wing VTOL airframe built from aerospace-grade carbon composites allows quick setup, transport, and easy maintenance
Autonomous flight modes: Manual, Stabilize, Loiter, Auto, RTL, and Cargo Delivery for diverse mission adaptability
Real-time telemetry and system diagnostics ensure continuous monitoring, data feedback, and operational safety.
