Persistent ISR & Tactical Reconnaissance
Aerovehicles delivers a persistent airborne ISR capability designed to provide continuous intelligence, detection, and tracking across large and complex environments, enabling real-time situational awareness and mission effectiveness.
Continuous Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Across Complex Operational Environments.
The Challenge of Persistent Situational Awareness
Modern security and defense operations require continuous visibility across large and dynamic environments. However, traditional ISR systems face limitations in cost, endurance, and operational flexibility.
Operational challenges
Intermittent surveillance coverage
High operational cost of manned ISR aircraft
Limited endurance and time-on-station
Gaps in real-time intelligence and tracking
Increasing complexity of operational environments
Most ISR systems provide snapshots of information — not continuous awareness.
A Persistent Airborne ISR Layer
Aerovehicles introduces a new ISR paradigm based on persistent airborne presence.
The Mobius OPV (Optionally Piloted Vehicle) enables continuous surveillance and reconnaissance missions, providing real-time detection, tracking, and intelligence across extended operational areas.
Persistent ISR coverage over target areas
Real-time detection and tracking
Multi-mission operational flexibility
Optionally piloted (manned / unmanned) capability
Scalable deployment across multiple regions
Operational Capabilities
Endurance: up to 36 hour extended ISR missions
Range: Up to 6,700 km (long-wing configuration)
Payload Capacity: Up to 450 kg (independent of pilot)
Operational Ceiling: Up to 32,000 ft
Day/Night and All-Weather Operations
Low Cost per Flight Hour – USD 240
Persistent time-on-station
Advanced Multi-Sensor ISR Integration
The platform integrates multiple sensor systems to enable comprehensive intelligence gathering and situational awareness.
Multi-sensor data fusion
LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) survey
Ground and river movement detection
Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) (optional)
The system functions as an integrated ISR node, combining multiple sensor inputs into actionable intelligence.
From Detection to Actionable Intelligence
Persistent ISR enables not only detection but continuous tracking and behavioral analysis of targets over time.
The value shifts from observing events to understanding patterns.
Continuous target tracking
Identification of anomalous behavior
Real-time intelligence generation
Support for predictive operations
Operational Use Cases
Wide-Area Surveillance
Continuous monitoring of large operational areas, enabling detection and tracking of multiple targets simultaneously.
Target Tracking and Monitoring
Persistent tracking of specific targets across time, supporting intelligence and operational decision-making.
Border and Maritime ISR
Integration with border and maritime surveillance operations to provide continuous situational awareness.
Security and Defense Operations
Support for military and security missions requiring reliable and persistent intelligence gathering.
Integrated ISR Operations
The platform integrates seamlessly with command and control systems and operational units.
Real-time data transmission to command centers
Integration with ground, air, and maritime forces
Support for coordinated interdiction operations
Enhanced decision-making capabilities
Operational Advantage
Persistent surveillance vs intermittent coverage
Lower cost compared to manned ISR aircraft
Reduced operational risk (unmanned capability)
Extended mission duration
Flexible deployment and scalability
Aerial Surveillance ISR Coverage Comparison (300,000 km²)
| Platform Category | Platform Description | Hours Required | Cost per Hour (USD) | Total Mission Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Patrol Aircraft (MPA) | Long-range, crewed, multi-mission surveillance aircraft | 6 – 8 h | 25,000 – 40,000 | 150,000 – 320,000 |
| MOBIUS OPV – Persistent ISR Platform | Optionally piloted – long-endurance ISR Platform | 12 – 15 h | 240 | 2,880 – 3,600 |
| Manned Tactical ISR Aircraft | Twin-engine turboprop ISR surveillance aircraft | 8 – 10 h | 2,500 – 3,200 | 20,000 – 32,000 |
| Light Military ISR Platform | Adapted light aircraft for surveillance missions | 6 – 8 h | 1,800 – 2,500 | 10,800 – 20,000 |
| VTOL Tactical Drone | Short-range vertical takeoff ISR drone for localized operations | 0.5 – 1.5 h | 50 – 150 | 25 – 225 |
Strategic Impact
Aerovehicles enables a transition from reactive intelligence gathering to continuous, intelligence-driven operations.
Improved situational awareness
Faster operational response
Enhanced mission effectiveness
Optimized use of defense and security resources
Engage with Aerovehicles
Contact our team to explore how Aerovehicles can support ISR and reconnaissance missions tailored to your operational requirements.