PHOENIX pairs a configurable heavy-lift airframe with a hardened autonomy stack, so the payload changes to match the mission — not the airframe, not the operator's training, not the ground control app.
From 5 kg field resupply loads to a full 200 kg heavy-lift configuration, PHOENIX's cargo bay and lift system scale to the mission — a single procurement line covering everything from rapid resupply to bulk logistics.
A high-density power module buys PHOENIX up to 70 minutes unloaded, and no less than 40 minutes at full 200 kg payload — holding station or covering distance long after lighter cargo platforms have to return and recharge.
A configurable winch mechanism lets PHOENIX deploy its payload remotely mid-flight without ever touching down, and a fail-safe parachute protects both aircraft and ground crew in the event of an in-flight anomaly.
The KlmFly app plans a full waypoint delivery mission and launches it with one confirmed command. Autonomous navigation carries it through — the operator stays on the drop zone while the aircraft handles the flying.
An active ECM suite defends against GPS and radio jamming, working in tandem with a frequency-hopping command & control link. When the spectrum gets hostile, PHOENIX keeps flying, keeps transmitting, and keeps its operator in command.
Uncompromised operations in difficult terrain while prioritising mission safety. A wide operational temperature range and rain-capable weatherproofing give commanders genuine flexibility across seasons and theatres, on top of a 50 km/h wind resilience rating.
FHSS frequency-hopping with AES channel encryption protects the command and video link across up to four independent frequency bands — so the mission map, live feed and telemetry can't be intercepted or spoofed mid-flight.
An omni-directional radar array, available as an option across the PHOENIX line, detects obstacles in every direction and compensates for changing terrain in real time — holding a safe clearance over ridgelines, structures and tree lines in complex environments without operator intervention.
Dual or quad hot-swappable battery packs, depending on configuration, let ground crews cycle fresh power into PHOENIX between sorties in seconds rather than waiting out a full charge cycle — keeping the airframe on mission instead of on the charger.
An optional dual-antenna RTK GNSS system, available across the PHOENIX line, derives heading directly from carrier-phase positioning instead of a magnetometer — eliminating compass-related drift near metal structures and vehicles, while adding meaningful anti-jamming and anti-spoofing resilience over a single-antenna GNSS setup.
PHOENIX shares its altitude envelope with the KLM Sentinel series — a 29,400 ft launch altitude and a 36,000 ft service ceiling, well above most tactical quadcopters and within reach of Everest's summit elevation, even under a full cargo load.
PHOENIX ships on a proprietary adaptive gimbal mount across the airframe. Select a payload below to see its sensor specification — the same aircraft, the same app, a different set of eyes.
30× hybrid zoom on an 8 MP day sensor, stabilised across 3 mechanical axes plus EIS, with onboard AI handling target identification and tracking on every flight. PHOENIX's base payload — included in the starting configuration.
SNIPER30 · GIMBAL PAYLOAD
EO · Day Sight · Wide
1.0X · WIDE
EO · Day Sight · Tele
30.0X · HYBRID
Drive the master zoom or let the sight sweep on its own. From a full-valley wide frame, Sniper30 slews onto a single vehicle, tracks it and holds it at 30× hybrid zoom — the same feed the operator sees on the ground station.
Wide frame holds the whole valley. Past 10× the sight slews to centre the vehicle; at 30× the same pickup fills the frame — a 30× tighter crop on the same target, from the same aircraft position.
Drive the master zoom or let the sight sweep on its own. The 5 MP day channel pushes in from a full wide frame to 4× hybrid zoom on the same vehicle — then hands off to the 384×288 thermal imager for the view after the light is gone.
Past 2× the sight settles on the vehicle and holds it through 4× hybrid zoom — the same feed the operator sees on the ground station, in the same 5 MP day channel the Spectra384 carries alongside its thermal imager.
When the day channel runs out of light, Spectra384 stays on target. The same turret carries a 384×288 thermal imager at 30 Hz refresh across up to 9 colour palettes — holding personnel and vehicles from first light through total darkness.
LWIR · Thermal
384×288 · 30HZ
LWIR · Thermal
384×288 · 30HZ
Drive the master zoom or let the sight sweep on its own. UC65 Pro's day channel pushes in from a full wide frame to 30× hybrid zoom on the same vehicle, laser range finder locked on throughout — the same combination sight the operator runs on the ground station.
Wide frame holds the whole valley. Past 10× the sight slews to centre the vehicle; at 30× the same pickup fills the frame — a 30× tighter crop on the same target, with the laser range finder holding true oblique distance up to 1000 m throughout.
UC65 Pro's LWIR channel runs at a fixed field of view — 640×512 at 30 Hz, white-hot palette, no digital zoom to soften the picture. What the sensor sees is what reaches the ground station.
LWIR · Thermal
640×512 · 30HZ
LWIR · Thermal
640×512 · 30HZ
Drive the master zoom or let the sight sweep on its own. Vigilon 100's day channel pushes in from a full wide frame to 100× hybrid zoom on the same vehicle, laser range finder locked on throughout — the same combination sight the operator runs on the ground station.
Wide frame holds the whole valley. Past 20× the sight slews to centre the vehicle; at 100× the same pickup fills the frame — a 100× tighter crop on the same target, with the laser range finder holding true oblique distance up to 1200 m throughout.
Vigilon 100's onboard 4 TOPS AI compute runs on the gimbal itself, not the ground link — parsing the same 640×512 thermal feed (super-resolved to 1280×1024) in real time to identify subject type, measure range and closing speed against the laser range finder, and hold a continuous track through occlusion, operator hand-off, or a palette change mid-mission. Selectable across up to 9 colour palettes, including the Ironbow and white-hot views shown below.
LWIR · Thermal
640×512 · 30HZ
LWIR · Thermal
640×512 · 30HZ
PHOENIX runs the same FHSS + AES datalink architecture and KlmFly ground control software as the rest of the KLM Defense line, sharing its altitude envelope with the Sentinel series. Eight configurations span 5.5–200 kg of payload capacity — the first four pair with the palm-held KAT 9 Pro, the remaining four step up to the KAT 11 Pro.
PHOENIX H524. Compact 5.5 kg payload configuration built for rapid resupply and light equipment drops — the lightest airframe in the PHOENIX line, paired with the KAT 9 Pro controller.
PHOENIX H726. 10 kg payload configuration for standard field logistics runs, paired with the KAT 9 Pro controller.
PHOENIX H1026. 15 kg payload configuration for heavier equipment and multi-item resupply loads, paired with the KAT 9 Pro controller.
PHOENIX H1326. 20 kg payload configuration with optional omni-directional radar for obstacle avoidance in complex environments, paired with the KAT 9 Pro controller.
PHOENIX H1626. 25 kg payload configuration with extended 30 km radio range and Level 3 active ECM, paired with the KAT 11 Pro controller.
| Specification | PHOENIX |
|---|---|
| Max Flight Endurance *1 | 40–70 minutes |
| Max Radio Range *2 | 45 kilometres |
| Max Launch Altitude (AMSL) | 29,400 ft |
| Service Ceiling (AMSL) | 36,000 ft |
| Max Speed | 65 km/h |
| Wind Resilience | 70 km/h |
| Operational Temperature | −55°C to +65°C |
| Weatherproofing | IP55 · rain capable |
| Applicable MIL-STD Reference | MIL-STD-810G |
| ECM Suite | Level 3 Active ECM |
| Over Range / Link Loss / Low Battery | Auto-Home |
| Transmission | FHSS + AES · Up to Quad-Band |
| Cockpit Video Link | 1080p Full HD (1920×1080) |
| GNSS Constellations | GPS · GLONASS · Galileo · QZSS |
| Payload Capacity Range | 5–200 kg |
| Payload Deployment | Remote drop or full-stop deploy · automatic winch on select models · launch with auto recoil recovery system |
| Maximum Take-Off Weight | Model dependent, up to 240 kg at flagship configuration |
| Ground Controllers | KAT 9 Pro · KAT 11 Pro, depending on model |
| Battery System | Dual or quad hot-swappable packs, depending on model |
| Ground Control App | KlmFly · autonomous nav, one-touch mission |
*1 : Endurance varies by payload configuration, negligible wind, standard conditions. *2 : Clear line of sight, unobstructed terrain.
Weight and pricing vary by payload configuration. Specifications subject to change.
Every mission runs over a fully encrypted, secure digital link between aircraft and ground station — FHSS frequency-hopping with AES-grade channel encryption, so the mission map, live feed and telemetry you see below can never be intercepted or spoofed mid-flight.
Smart integrated aircraft control with fully autonomous mission control and waypoint navigation. Picture-in-picture map and live view, dual-antenna FHSS diversity, and a 7" touch display — 180 minutes of endurance on internal power with 128 GB of internal, non-removable cockpit recording storage.
KAT 9 PRO · 7" FHD
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
See PHOENIX in action — request a briefing for your unit, including the full 200 kg flagship configuration datasheet.
Specs, pricing, payload briefings or deployment timelines — reach the KLM Defense team directly.
Complete specifications, payload comparison charts and deployment guides for PHOENIX — releasing soon.
