Classified as a Group 3 VTOL UAS, the OmniRaider is built to deliver tactical performance with a maximum take-off weight of 110 lbs and the ability to carry over 20 lbs in a multi-payload configuration. Its design allows operators to run simultaneous missions using diverse payloads, ranging from electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) intelligence to signal intelligence (SIGINT), mapping, reconnaissance, and strike support.
“The OmniRaider brings a new level of operational flexibility to tactical UAS, combining multi-payload endurance with VTOL agility in a one platform, developed in close partnership with AEVEX,” says Boaz Levy, IAI’s President and CEO. “The system is manufactured in the U.S. as part of our strategy to combine advanced Israeli technology with U.S.-based production to meet the evolving needs of allied forces while contributing to local economic growth and job creation that supports the domestic U.S. defense industry.”
The OmniRaider offers a flight endurance of 12 to 14 hours and an operational range of 100 miles, supporting persistent Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition (RSTA) at brigade level. It is designed to operate reliably in GPS-denied and EMI-contested environments, making it suitable for complex and high-threat missions.
Bob Horky, Chief Growth Officer at AEVEX, states: “AEVEX is proud to bring the OmniRaider to the U.S. Army. This platform offers a unique balance of endurance, payload flexibility and survivability – critical for today’s operational environment. The manufacturing of the OmniRaidar VTOL in America will support jobs in our Tampa-based facility and we look forward to fielding this latest evolution in the Group 3 (DOW) VTOL platforms for the Army Brigade.”
The OmniRaider builds on the operational success of the ThunderB platform, which has already integrated 11 different payloads in recent years for global customers. Its modular, smart integration architecture allows users to maximise operational output from each sortie, increasing both efficiency and adaptability on the battlefield.
