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| The Quantum-Systems Vector Reconnaissance Drone |
International Military - Armed Forces of Ukraine using Vector Quantum-Systems reconnaissance drone. This has been confirmed directly by Florian Seibel, as CEO of Quantum-Systems.
Germany did not specify the number of Vectors ordered. However, Berlin announced that Ukraine was not using the entire amount ordered. Most of them are currently in production.
Quoted from monch.com, the purchase of the Vector drone by Ukraine was also welcomed by Germany. He said this was a form of solidarity with Ukraine. “Due to the emergency at the site, and thanks to the support of the German Ministry of Defence, we were able to service and deliver orders from Ukraine very quickly.
This applies not only to financing, but also to the coordination of training services and export licenses. Solidarity with Ukraine and the defense of our shared democratic values have resulted in a much quicker procedure than usual,” commented CEO Florian Seibel, a former Bundeswehr helicopter pilot.
Training for Vector drone operators which usually takes no more than four days is underway. This is also the same as the discussion regarding the transfer of aircraft balances. The procurement was financed by a German fund for security capacity building, according to the company.
Quoted from Bulgarian Military, please note that the Vector is a drone that can change from a fixed wing to a helicopter. No matter which version the UAV is, it takes off vertically. The Vector has a wingspan of 2.80 meters and weighs over 7 kg.
Meanwhile, the Quantum Systems drone is powered by three electric motors. The electric motors include two at the front and one at the rear. It is the rear engine that is a key factor in the drone's cruising speed. After vertical takeoff, the drone begins to fly horizontally after the three motors rotate 90 degrees.
The aircraft is also claimed to be able to stay in the air for more than 30 minutes and fly at a maximum speed of 50 km/hour. A variety of optical and infrared sensors are available for payloads in the gimbal observation capsule.