MONARK
Product descripton: MONARK by Volatus Aerospace
The MONARK is a rugged, modular quadrotor UAS designed for rapid tactical deployment, ISR, search and rescue, and close-range overwatch. Its lightweight foldable architecture allows the system to become mission-ready in under five minutes, while field-serviceable components are intended to simplify maintenance in austere operating environments.
The platform supports swappable payloads up to 1 kg, allowing the aircraft to be configured for different mission requirements. Operators can combine manual flight with autonomous mission execution, while configurable communications provide a range of 5–20 km, depending on the radio configuration.
Primary Mission Profiles
Tactical ISR & Overwatch
Provides aerial observation and intelligence collection for tactical teams operating in dynamic environments.
Search & Rescue
Compact deployment and extended flight time support aerial reconnaissance during search and rescue missions.
Rapid Tactical Operations
The foldable design and short setup time enable rapid deployment when aerial awareness is required with minimal preparation.
Modular Mission Operations
Swappable payloads allow the aircraft to be adapted to different sensing and operational requirements without changing the core platform.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Aircraft Type | Tactical quadrotor UAS |
| Ready-to-Fly Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Maximum Payload | 1 kg |
| Motor-to-Motor Diagonal | 430 mm |
| Flight Time | Up to 42 min* |
| Maximum Speed | 48.3 km/h (30 mph) |
| Maximum Operating Altitude | 2,500 m AGL (8,202 ft) |
| Communication Range | 5–20 km (3.1–12.4 mi), radio dependent |
| Operating Frequencies | 1.3–2.6 GHz |
| Battery | 6S, 10,000 mAh Li-Ion |
| Power Architecture | Non-proprietary |
| Deployment Time | Under 5 min |
| Flight Control | Manual and autonomous |
| Operating Temperature | −20°C to +45°C |
| Humidity Limit | <75% RH |
| Payload Architecture | Swappable |
| Electronics Compliance | NDAA compliant |