ExpandingAerialIntelligenceCapabilities
Garuda Aerospace and Airbus have entered into a strategic collaboration for the Flexrotor UAS which is engineered for a wide range of demanding missions, Flexrotor combines advanced intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) capabilities with unmatched endurance, making it the go-to solution for both military and commercial applications.
Airbus Technology.
Garuda Operations.
Garuda Aerospace has entered into an agreement with Airbus Helicopters for deployment of the Flexrotor Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS), combining Airbus' platform technology with Garuda Aerospace's operational capabilities across multiple industry sectors.
The Flexrotor UAS is a long-endurance unmanned platform designed for operations in remote terrain, infrastructure inspection corridors, and time-sensitive operational environments.
The platform supports rapid deployment (subject to operational conditions), integration with multiple sensor configurations, and applications across commercial and government sectors.
Flexrotor
UAS PLATFORM · GARUDA × AIRBUS
Core Capabilities
Built on Airbus-grade engineering and Garuda's field-tested operations framework, the Flexrotor platform redefines what's possible in aerial intelligence.
VTOL Operations
Vertical take-off and landing without any runway dependency. Deploy from rooftops, confined spaces, or remote terrain with zero ground infrastructure.
Long-Endurance Missions
Engineered for sustained monitoring across vast industrial corridors and critical infrastructure networks — designed to stay airborne where persistence determines outcomes.
Rapid 30-Minute Deployment
Field-ready in under 30 minutes. Optimised for emergency response scenarios and time-critical operations where speed of deployment directly impacts mission success.
Modular Sensor Integration
The Flexrotor features a modular, open-architecture payload system designed to support electro-optical, infrared, radar, and mission-specific sensor integrations. Its flexible payload configuration enables rapid adaptation to diverse operational requirements across defence, industrial, and commercial missions.
Performance Characteristics
The Airbus Flexrotor Expeditionary VTOL UAS — measuring approximately 2 metres in length with a 3 metre wingspan, enabling transportability while maintaining long-endurance mission capability.
Flexrotor supports advanced mission automation, designed to allow aerial intelligence missions to be executed with minimal pilot intervention and reduced operational workload.
- Autonomous take-off and landing
- Pre-programmed mission execution
- Real-time telemetry and monitoring
- Persistent monitoring flight patterns
Built for Critical Operations
Five core verticals where the Garuda–Airbus platform delivers unmatched aerial intelligence capability.
Infrastructure Inspection
Pipelines, bridges, towers, and rail networks — automated and precise.
Energy & Powerline Monitoring
Continuous surveillance of transmission corridors and renewable installations.
Disaster Response
Deploy into flood, fire, and earthquake zones within minutes of activation.
Defence & Surveillance
Persistent wide-area monitoring for borders, perimeters, and strategic assets.
Environmental Monitoring
Track deforestation, pollution, and biodiversity across inaccessible terrain.
Deployment Models
Choose the model that fits your operational structure — from full aircraft ownership to end-to-end managed missions.
Aircraft with Support
Take ownership of the aircraft with comprehensive training and ongoing technical support from Garuda and Airbus engineering teams.
- Full aircraft delivery with certification
- Pilot & ground crew training program
- Ongoing technical maintenance support
- Airbus-grade spares & logistics access
Fully Managed Missions
End-to-end mission execution handled by Garuda Aerospace. You define the objective — we plan, deploy, and deliver the intelligence.
- Fully crewed operations & flight team
- Mission planning and data analysis
- Real-time reporting dashboards
- Scalable to multi-aircraft fleet deployments
Garuda Aerospace has entered into an arrangement with Airbus Helicopters for the Flexrotor UAS platform to expand its long-endurance unmanned aerial service offerings for commercial and government customers.
Partner with the Future of UAS technology
For strategic inquiries, system demonstrations, and deployment discussions for the Flexrotor VTOL platform.