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The Trinity series is a line of battery-electric drones with a wingspan of 2.4 meters and a maximum flight duration of 90 minutes. The drone operates effectively in temperatures ranging from -12°C to +50°C and has a cruise speed of 70 km/h.
The Trinity's first prototype had its maiden flight in 2016, with serial production beginning in 2018. The model is equipped with three VTOL transition tilt-rotors and a modular payload system, allowing it to carry up to 700 grams. The fuselage is made from a foamed material to enhance durability.
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The Vector & Scorpion series is a 2-in-1 system that began serial production in 2020. The Vector is constructed from carbon-fiber-reinforced material, providing resilience in various weather conditions. The Scorpion is a short-range tricopter designed for endurance. Both UAS share the same
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is a German technology company
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headquartered in Gilching
Gilching is a municipality in the district of Starnberg, in Bavaria, Germany. It is situated 13 km north of Starnberg, and 22 km west of Munich (centre). The quarters Argelsried, Neugilching and Geisenbrunn belong to the municipality o ...
, founded in 2015. The company specializes in the development, design and production of small unmanned aircraft vehicles ( UAV), commonly known as drones.
Products
Tron Series
The Tron was the first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL
An electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft is a variety of VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft that uses electric power to hover, takeoff and landing, take off, and land vertically. This technology came about owing to m ...
) fixed-wing unmanned aerial system ( UAS) developed by Quantum-Systems. It served as the foundational platform for subsequent developments within the company. The Tron can carry payloads and sensors weighting up to 2 kg. This model was discontinued in December 2020.
Trinity Series
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The Trinity series is a line of battery-electric drones with a wingspan of 2.4 meters and a maximum flight duration of 90 minutes. The drone operates effectively in temperatures ranging from -12°C to +50°C and has a cruise speed of 70 km/h.
The Trinity's first prototype had its maiden flight in 2016, with serial production beginning in 2018. The model is equipped with three VTOL transition tilt-rotors and a modular payload system, allowing it to carry up to 700 grams. The fuselage is made from a foamed material to enhance durability.
Vector & Scorpion Series
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The Vector & Scorpion series is a 2-in-1 system that began serial production in 2020. The Vector is constructed from carbon-fiber-reinforced material, providing resilience in various weather conditions. The Scorpion is a short-range tricopter designed for endurance. Both UAS share the same fuselage
The fuselage (; from the French language, French ''fuselé'' "spindle-shaped") is an aircraft's main body section. It holds Aircrew, crew, passengers, or cargo. In single-engine aircraft, it will usually contain an Aircraft engine, engine as wel ...
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In September 2020, Quantum-Systems partnered with Auterion to introduce the Vector, a tactical drone designed for portability and field deployment.
Operators
Military operators
; : VECTOR selected by the Australian Defence in July 2024 through the Land 129 Phase 4B programme for AUD $90 million. The delivery is planned to start in April 2025. ; : 14 VECTOR drone systems purchased for thespecial forces
Special forces or special operations forces (SOF) are military units trained to conduct special operations. NATO has defined special operations as "military activities conducted by specially designated, organized, selected, trained and equip ...
as part of the FALKE programme (''"ferngeführte Aufklärungssystem, luftgestützt, kurze Entfernung").''
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: First VECTOR supplied to the Dutch Ministry of Defence in October 2022.
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: Order in September 2023 for VECTOR drone..
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: 2 Trinity F90+ drones donated by Germany to the Philippine Coast Guard
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG; ) is the third armed uniformed service of the country attached to the Philippines' Department of Transportation, tasked primarily with enforcing laws within Philippine waters, conducting maritime security ope ...
in 2022.
: 4 additional Trinity F90+ drones pledged by Germany in January 2024.
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: Contract of €18.4 million for VECTOR Systems to equip the Romanian Armed Forces
The Romanian Armed Forces ( or ''Armata Română'') are the military forces of Romania. It comprises the Land Forces, the Naval Forces and the Air Force. The current Commander-in-chief is Lieutenant General Gheorghiță Vlad who is managed by ...
signed in May 2024.
; (91)
: Spanish Army, order in April 2025 of €27 million for 91 VECTOR drones. The total budget can reach the limit of €45.3 million, and a possibility of 150 drones in total is mentionned.
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: Orders financed by Germany: (438)
:* First order, August 2022, 33 VECTOR
:* Second order, January 2023, 105 VECTOR
:* Third order, May 2023, 300 VECTOR
: Deliveries:
:* 619 VECTOR supplied by Germany as of April 2025
References
External links
* {{Official website, https://www.quantum-systems.com 2015 establishments Organisations based in Munich Unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturers of Germany