VTOL
The ISR Solution
Rapid deployment for demanding environments. Spanish-made electric VTOL platform — fixed wing + multirotor, 180 minutes endurance, 15 km operational range, carbon fibre structure and AES encrypted communications. Ready for real ISR missions.
Applications
Designed for
every mission
The Kite VTOL is a multi-role platform adapted to the most demanding operational requirements. Its modular configuration allows different payloads to be integrated depending on mission type and customer needs.
01
Surveillance
- Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR).
- Border and coastal patrol.
- Critical infrastructure monitoring.
02
Emergencies & Civil Protection
- Rapid assessment in natural disasters.
- Wildfire support and coordination.
- Search and rescue (SAR).
03
Defence & Security
- Real-time tactical reconnaissance.
- Ground operations support.
- Battle damage assessment after attacks or incursions.
04
Civil & Strategic Use
- Environmental and forestry surveillance.
- Large infrastructure and construction monitoring.
- Helicopter replacement for low-risk missions.
Engineering
Aerodynamic design. Precision engineering.
Innovation starts in the detail.
Technical datasheet
Technical information
KITE-VTOL · Technical Datasheet
Operational
TypeVTOL Drone (fixed wing + multirotor)
ClassMTOW < 25 kg · Dim. < 3 m
Empty weight17 kg
Dimensions299 × 194 × 60 cm
StructureCarbon fibre and epoxy resin
Propulsion100% electric
Flight endurance180 minutes
Standard / Max payload5 kg / 8 kg
Cruise speed80 km/h
Maximum speed150 km/h
Stall speed60 km/h
Operating ceiling> 1,000 m / 3,000 ft
Energy systemSemi-solid state lithium battery
AutopilotRedundant IMU
ADS-BIntegrated
GPS / GNSSMulti-band
FTSIntegrated 4G / 5G
ControlRuggedised GCS + manual console
CommunicationsDual-band 2.4 / 5 GHz · AES
AutopilotCube Orange — Ardupilot
Operational range15 km
Standard payloadEO + IR camera + LRF (modular)
Protection ratingIP 54
Deployment time10 min · 1 operator
Autonomous landing
// Tolerance ±0.3 m · Final phase guidance
Autonomous landing
precision
precision
Final phase guidance system · ±0.3 m
3h
Endurance
15km
Range
8kg
Max payload
EO/IR/LRF · Multi-Sensor
Multi-Sensor Camera · AI
SIYI MT11 UniPod
| Wide-angle camera | 48 MP |
| Optical / hybrid zoom | 11× / 165× |
| Thermal sensor | 640 × 512 px |
| Laser rangefinder (LRF) | 5 – 1,200 m |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis · 0.01° jitter |
| AI module | AI 10T · detection / tracking |
| Weight / IP rating | 405 g · IP54 |
Does your mission require a different sensor?
The Kite VTOL supports up to 8 kg of payload. We carry out custom integrations for any payload or sensor: LiDAR, hyperspectral, SIGINT, RF geolocation systems or any specific requirement. Contact us — our engineering team will assess technical feasibility at no cost.
The Kite VTOL achieves up to 180 minutes of endurance under standard conditions with a standard payload. This figure may vary depending on the installed payload (up to 8 kg in maximum configuration), weather conditions and mission profile. In observation missions with a standard payload, endurance is maximised; in maximum-payload configurations or high-manoeuvrability profiles, it may be moderately reduced.
The Kite uses 100% electric propulsion with a semi-solid state lithium battery:
- Reduced operating costs: no fuel, cheaper and faster recharging.
- Simplified maintenance: fewer mechanical components susceptible to wear.
- Very low acoustic profile: silent operation, lower detectability in covert missions.
- Minimal logistical footprint: no fuel management or transportation required.
- Greater safety: no fuel fire risk in emergency landings.
The Kite's VTOL design combines the best of fixed-wing and multirotor:
- Vertical takeoff and landing: operates from almost any location, without runway or catapult.
- Range and cruise efficiency: flies like a fixed-wing aircraft, covering large distances with lower consumption.
- Tactical versatility: can hover in flight and ascend or descend vertically.
- Rapid deployment: no prior terrain preparation required.
The Kite supports up to 5 kg standard payload and up to 8 kg in maximum configuration. Certified and tested options include:
- SIYI MT11 UniPod: multi-sensor EO/IR/LRF system with 48 MP, 11×/165× zoom, 640×512 thermal and 5–1,200 m laser rangefinder.
- Emergency delivery: water, thermal blankets, first aid kits, medicine and rescue supplies for rapid response missions.
- Custom integration: LiDAR, hyperspectral, SIGINT, communications repeaters, multispectral modules or customer-specific systems.
The Kite has been designed from the outset to be operated by a single person. Its level of automation — from takeoff to landing — allows one operator to manage both the flight and the mission simultaneously. Its compact transport case and tool-free assembly also make solo deployment fully practical. For missions that require it — complex environments, simultaneous payload management or sustained operations — the system can be adapted to a two-operator configuration (pilot + mission operator), which reduces workload and increases operational capacity without adding logistical complexity.
The Kite is designed for ultra-rapid deployment: from transport to first flight, the estimated time is 10 minutes and it can be assembled by a single person. This includes physical assembly, payload integration, systems check and pre-flight inspection.
Yes. Each unit is delivered with complete technical documentation including the preventive maintenance and monitoring programme. The IMS technical team provides personalised support.
IMS offers a comprehensive training programme in Spain.
Demonstrations take place at our facilities in Valencia, Spain (PCUV — Paterna), with prior scheduled appointments. We can also travel to the customer's facilities. Contact us to agree on a date and conditions.
Next step
Ready for
a demonstration?
Our technical team is available to coordinate a flight demonstration, answer integration questions or prepare a proposal tailored to your operational requirements.