Rift Dynamics

Rift Dynamics is a Norwegian company that makes small unmanned aircraft systems, known as SUAS, for the defence sector. It is based in Sandnes, Norway. The company describes its systems as autonomous, low in cost and able to scale up, and it says they aim to help protect Europe.

The company says it uses new design ideas and scalable manufacturing to deliver high-performance drones at a fraction of the usual cost. It wants defence organisations to improve their strategic work without giving up quality or going over budget. The drones are meant for surveillance, reconnaissance and other operations in hard conditions.

Its product is the Wasp FPV+. The Wasp is a cross between an armed FPV drone and a surveillance drone that can use AI. The company calls it cheap to use and cheap to lose, and says it is built with proven technology for affordable and efficient operations.

The Wasp is designed to meet Class 1A (EASA C2) and MUAS Technical Approval requirements. It is developed and made in Norway, with software that can be adapted. The company designs it to scale up fast so it can be deployed quickly in any situation.

Key specifications include a speed above 150 km/h and a payload of 1.5 kg. The radio system uses IP communication, 4G, 5G or fibre optics. GNSS control is optional.

Services

• Small unmanned aircraft systems
• FPV drones
• Surveillance drones
• Reconnaissance drones
• Defence drones