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Titan-20 VTOL | 25kg Payload | Heavy-Lift UAS | NDAA

Endurance
7+ hours
Payload
25kg
AI Compute
NVIDIA Thor AGX
Wingspan
6.0m

Systems are tailored to mission requirements. Investment includes platform, AI compute, sensors, ground control, training, and support—configured for your operational environment.

Titan-20 VTOL

Heavy-Payload Group 3 Flagship Platform

The Titan-20 delivers maximum payload capacity at 25kg (55 lbs) with production-grade AI autonomy—purpose-built for heavy ISR missions, border patrol, persistent surveillance, and prime contractor demonstrations requiring substantial sensor suites. Combines VTOL flexibility with Group 3 endurance for operations where traditional platforms require runway infrastructure.

67% larger wingspan than Vanguard-14 provides enhanced stability for heavy payloads and extended flight operations.

VTOL configuration only.


Missions the Titan-20 Is Built For

At 25kg payload capacity and 7+ hours of endurance, the Titan-20 occupies a capability tier that very few NDAA-compliant platforms can fill. It is the right platform when the sensor suite or mission equipment package is too heavy for smaller Group 3 systems, when a runway is unavailable, or when the mission requires persistent coverage measured in operational shift lengths rather than battery cycles.

Border and Maritime Patrol: CBP, Coast Guard support operations, and state-level law enforcement border programs require platforms that can carry full EO/IR sensor suites with continuous downlink for multiple hours without operator intervention. The Titan-20’s FLIR ORUS L provides the imaging capability, and the NVIDIA Thor AGX enables real-time target flagging and track-while-scan autonomy.

Persistent Surveillance: Critical infrastructure protection, base perimeter security, and event security missions require dwell time measured in hours. The Titan-20’s gas hybrid propulsion delivers 7+ hours in a single sortie — eliminating the crew overhead of continuous platform rotation and the coverage gaps that come with it.

Prime Contractor Demonstrations and Integration: Defense prime contractors evaluating UAS platforms for program integration need a system that can demonstrate Group 3 VTOL capability with heavy payload handling, encrypted communications, and AI-edge computing in a documentable, NDAA-compliant package. The Titan-20 is configured for that role from the Basic tier up.

Heavy Sensor Payload Integration: Synthetic aperture radar (SAR), hyperspectral imaging, SIGINT packages, and multi-spectral sensor suites that exceed the payload capacity of Group 2 platforms find a viable NDAA-compliant host in the Titan-20. The 280mm x 400mm payload bay accommodates non-standard sensor configurations with customer-specific mounting.


Gas Hybrid Propulsion Advantage

The Titan-20 uses gas hybrid propulsion — not all-electric. This enables the 7+ hour endurance at 25kg MTOW that all-electric architectures cannot sustain at this weight class. For missions where endurance is the primary operational requirement, the propulsion tradeoff is not a compromise — it is the correct engineering choice.


Operator Training

A platform without trained operators is hardware sitting in a case. Forge and Flight Academy — our wholly-owned training subsidiary — delivers platform-specific operator development programs built around exactly these systems.

At the Titan-20’s capability and price tier, the operators flying it need to match the platform. Organizations deploying the Titan-20 for persistent surveillance or contractor demonstrations should ensure their team has AI payload proficiency to operate the Thor AGX capability they are paying for.

Recommended courses for Titan 20 operators: FFA-401 and FFF-402

View Academy Training Programs  |  Request a Training Proposal


NDAA Compliance

and Supply Chain

Manufactured in North Carolina with 100% domestic electronics sourcing. CAGE Code: 18VF2 | UEI: SUVKLZLPBJC1 | SAM Registration: Active. Full component traceability and NDAA Section 848 compliance certificates provided with every purchase order.

Advanced Autonomous Capabilities

Closed-loop AI control enables real-time mission adaptation based on sensor observations—a capability rare in sub-$1M platforms.

NVIDIA Thor AGX Edge AI

Production-grade edge computing with pre-trained computer vision models for search & rescue, fire detection, and object classification. Real-time inference eliminates latency.

Closed-Loop Autonomy

Onboard edge computing processes sensor data in real-time with zero ground station latency. The aircraft autonomously adjusts mission parameters based on what it observes—target tracking, threat avoidance, search pattern optimization—without waiting for human input.

Extended Endurance

6-12 hour flight time with hybrid gas-electric propulsion. Reduces operational frequency and enables true persistent ISR missions.

Encrypted BVLOS Communications

Advanced encryption methods harden onboard systems and secure data transmission. Integration with TAC (Tactical Awareness & Control) enables real-time mission coordination. Starlink connectivity provides global beyond-visual-line-of-sight operations.

Three Configurations for Different Operational Needs

Each tier delivers specific operational capabilities tailored to your mission requirements.

CapabilityBasic
Heavy ISR Foundation
Professional
Production Heavy ISR
Mission Ready
Maximum Capability Platform
Platform & SensorsNDAA-compliant airframe
FLIR ORUS L EO/IR
Gas hybrid propulsion (7hr)
All Basic features
2x Starlink Mini hardware
Basic Range Kit
All Professional features
Enhanced PNT solution
Ruggedized transport cases
AI ComputeNVIDIA Thor Dev Kit
Basic AI framework for development
NVIDIA Thor AGX
Full production AI models
TAC integration for push notifications
Enhanced AI package
Custom model training support
Multi-bird relay capability
Developer API access
Autonomy LevelAdvanced waypoint navigation
Autonomous mission planning
Closed-loop AI control
TAC integration
Advanced mission planning
Target tracking
All Professional autonomy
Multi-aircraft coordination
Custom sensor integration
Advanced autonomous operations
CommunicationsRFD900x (40km range)
Professional GCS
Encrypted comms suite
Starlink integration (global BVLOS)
Enhanced GCS
All Professional comms
Advanced encrypted suite
Multi-link redundancy
Training & Support3 days operator training
Heavy payload operations
90-day warranty
48hr support response
4 days training (AI + heavy ops)
1-year warranty
24hr priority support
Annual maintenance
Model update access
5 days advanced training
2-year warranty
12hr Gold support
Quarterly maintenance
Round-trip shipping
Documentation & ToolsTechnical manuals
FAA registration support
Heavy-lift operations guide
All Basic docs
STL files for user customization
Spare parts kit
One-way shipping
All Professional docs
Extended spare parts
Advanced telemetry analysis
Priority field support
Best ForHeavy payload testing
ISR development programs
Large-area surveillance
Border patrol operations
Persistent surveillance
Heavy sensor deployments
Prime contractor demonstrations
Advanced ISR research
Critical infrastructure monitoring
Discuss BasicDiscuss ProfessionalDiscuss Mission Ready

Investment Approach: Systems are configured to your mission requirements and operational environment. Our mission specialists work with your team to design the optimal configuration, integrate with your existing infrastructure, and provide training matched to your operator experience level. Both fixed-wing and VTOL variants available.

Technical Specifications

VTOL Variant

Endurance7+ hours
Wingspan6.0m (19.7 ft)
MTOW110kg (242 lbs)
Payload Capacity25kg (55 lbs)
Cruise Speed32 m/s (72 mph)
Max Speed35 m/s (78 mph)
Wind ResistanceUp to 35 mph
Launch MethodVertical takeoff and landing

All Configurations Include

AI Compute: NVIDIA Thor AGX
Sensor: FLIR ORUS L EO/IR
Communications: RFD900x telemetry (40km+ range)
Autopilot: Waypoint navigation and geofencing
Propulsion: Gas hybrid
Compliance: 100% NDAA Section 848, Blue UAS Framework ready

Mission Applications

Defense & Intelligence

  • Extended ISR missions requiring AI-enabled object detection
  • Autonomous patrol and surveillance in contested environments
  • Real-time threat assessment with edge AI processing
  • Multi-platform coordination for complex operations

Research & Development

  • Autonomy algorithm development and validation
  • Machine learning model training with real flight data
  • Sensor fusion and perception system research
  • BVLOS operational procedure development

Infrastructure & Inspection

  • Automated power line and pipeline inspection
  • AI-assisted anomaly detection on critical infrastructure
  • Large-area surveying with minimal operator workload
  • Persistent monitoring of remote installations

Emergency Response

  • Search and rescue with AI-powered person detection
  • Fire detection and perimeter monitoring
  • Disaster assessment with autonomous area coverage
  • Long-duration situational awareness missions

Mission Economics

Extended endurance and AI-enabled autonomy deliver operational cost advantages versus traditional ISR methods.

7+ hours
Single-sortie endurance reduces launch frequency and operational tempo
~$200
Estimated cost per flight hour vs. $5,000+ for manned helicopter ISR
Autonomous
AI-assisted mission execution reduces operator workload and training requirements
Scalable
Multi-platform coordination enables force multiplication without proportional cost increase

Total ownership cost includes acquisition, training, maintenance, and operational expenses over the system lifecycle. Our mission specialists can provide detailed cost modeling for your specific operational profile.

Operator Training Available

Platform delivery without trained operators creates a support dependency.

Forge and Flight Academy — our sister organization — offers operator training programs built specifically for the platforms in this ecosystem. FFF-401 (FPV Systems Integration), FFR-201 (Tactical RF), and FFF-402 (Master Trainer Certification) are purpose-built to close the gap between platform acquisition and organic operational capability.

Ready to Discuss Your Mission Requirements?

Our mission specialists work directly with defense organizations, research institutions, and government agencies to design optimal UAS configurations for specific operational needs.

What to expect: Initial consultation to understand your mission parameters, operational environment, and compliance requirements. We'll provide configuration recommendations, integration planning, and total ownership cost analysis.

Lead time: 10-14 weeks from contract signature to delivery, including platform configuration, integration, and pre-delivery testing.