Alpha Unmanned Systems

Alpha Unmanned Systems is an aeronautical engineering company based in Madrid, Spain. It makes tactical helicopter UAVs and subsystems for defense and security users. The company is independent and privately held, and it is an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer.

The company says its clients include the U.S. Department of War, the Indonesian Coast Guard, the Hellenic Navy and the Bulgarian Border Police. It says it serves defense agencies in more than 14 countries. Its helicopters are used for maritime surveillance, border control, observation and aerial target work. They are also used for infrastructure inspection.

The main product named is the Alpha A900. It is a fuel powered, autonomous helicopter UAV that meets STANAG 4738. It flies for up to 4 hours, with a maximum takeoff weight under 25 kilograms and a sensor payload of 4 kilograms. It can reach a range of 200 kilometers. The A900 runs on heavy fuel such as Jet A1, JP5 and JP8, and can take off and land from moving ships. The ground control station and tracking antenna can be ready in under 20 minutes.

The firm also makes unmanned subsystems. These include ground and vessel based control stations, long range tracking antennas, AIS transceivers and heavy fuel UAV power plants. It offers payload integration, maintenance and a hybrid operator training program that mixes online study with flight practice.

The team includes aeronautical, electronic and mechanical engineers and UAV pilots. The site has a contact form for mission needs. It notes support from ICEX and a European regional fund for its export plans.