KARGO UAV™ Is Your Groundbreaking Autonomous Solution

Expeditionary forces face unique and persistent logistics challenges that demand innovative solutions. Kargo UAV™ from Kaman Air Vehicles is a game-changing system designed to meet these challenges head-on. With the ability to carry up to 800 pounds, this autonomous and affordable UAV will provide the capability and reliability that is required by our customers.

Simple, robust construction ensures easy maintenance, and a precision payload delivery system, whether in its conformal pod or external sling load, guarantees pinpoint accuracy. What’s more, the Kargo UAV™ is designed to seamlessly fit into a standard, twenty-foot cargo container and can be ready for flight in just minutes.

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Experience KARGO UAV’s™ Key Features For Military Deployment

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Affordable and Attritable

Affordable and Attritable

A risk-worthy, affordable platform that leverages COTS systems

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Easily Maintained

Easily Maintained

Durable and reliable with low unique-parts count; easy to maintain in austere environments

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Standard Container Form-Factor/Handling

Standard Container Form-Factor/Handling

KARGO UAV fits inside a standard shipping container which makes it easily transported by tactical and strategic mobility assets.

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Autonomous Technology

Autonomous Technology

KARGO UAV autonomy traces its lineage to the Department of Defense Autonomous Aerial Cargo Utility System (AACUS) program. This next step in autonomy provides obstacle avoidance, sense and avoid, and GPS-denied navigation.

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Extreme Mobility

Extreme Mobility

Built for ease of transport by multiple means and rapidly deployable; no need for expensive and complex battery storage and support

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Personnel Safety

Personnel Safety

The unpredictable nature of combat operations demands safe and trustworthy equipment. KARGO UAV’s design with high rotor clearance and lack of tail rotor improves safety and utility.

Affordable, Attritable

Affordable, Attritable

Affordable, Attritable

A risk-worthy, affordable platform that leverages COTS systems

Obstruction Avoidance

Obstruction Avoidance

Obstruction Avoidance

KARGO UAV™ object-detection sensors move your military cargo out of harm’s way.

Strategic and Tactical Mobility

Strategic and Tactical Mobility

Strategic and Tactical Mobility

Only requiring two members of your military personnel for safe deployment, this “out-of-the-box” solution’s form factor is designed specifically for a standard shipping container, has streamlined maintenance requirements, and can be ready for action within minutes.

D.O.D-Grade UAV technology

D.O.D-Grade UAV technology

D.O.D-Grade UAV technology

The KARGO UAV™ carries on the legacy of Autonomous Aerial Cargo Utility System (AUCUS), which broke new ground for operational deployment of unmanned drones. You can depend on the next-generation of trusted, high-quality technology with our heavy-payload UAV for military use.

Engineered for the Expected and Unexpected

Engineered for the Expected and Unexpected

Engineered for the Expected and Unexpected

Whether your mission is sudden emergency transportation or a key contribution to special operations logistics, the KARGO UAV™ is ready to serve.

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Essential Military Use Cases for the KARGO UAV™

Mission-critical events for active military personnel pose varied challenges, including high levels of risk. The Kargo UAV™ ensures that your cargo transport operations play a seamless role in delivering your payload under any circumstances.

  • Maritime support: Fast, efficient ship-to-ship delivery for needed supplies and equipment and fast, effective land-to-sea transports
  • Medical transportation: Aid military personnel in the field during medical emergencies
  • Autonomous resupply: Resupply to difficult-to-reach locales
  • Humanitarian aid: Meet critical needs, including supplies, medicine, and rations
  • Special operations: Support military personnel during covert operations
  • Combat support: Deliver small arms and light-weight weapons systems in combat zones

 

Depend On Advanced Aerial Technology From Kaman

Kaman aerospace and aerial vehicle systems and products are recognized globally for their essential support for military operations, including military cargo technology. Now, our KARGO UAV™ for military deployment delivers new solutions to extend your reach.

Dependable technology, risk reduction, civilian aid, and accomplishing your military objectives matter to us at Kaman. Our military cargo UAV is ready to provide key support for maximum mission success.

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