The SWITCH UAV is a high-performance hybrid drone crafted to lead in endurance, reliability, and ease of deployment. Blending vertical takeoff and landing capabilities with efficient fixed-wing flight, it’s built to excel in challenging ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) missions.

Key Features & Capabilities

Hybrid VTOL + Fixed-Wing Design: Transitions seamlessly between vertical lift and efficient forward flight—perfect for versatile terrain adaptability.

Exceptional Flight Time: Up to 120 minutes at mean sea level, enabling long-duration missions.

Extended Operational Range: Maintains communication over 15 km line-of-sight, ideal for large-area operations.

Lightweight, Rugged Build: Carbon-fiber frame, tool-less snap-fit assembly, and detachable wings for easy transport and rapid deployment under 15 minutes.

Swappable Payloads: Supports both a 25× HD optical zoom camera and thermal imaging module for 24/7 surveillance flexibility.

Military-Grade Testing & Standards: Complies with JSS 55555, MIL-STD-461E (EMI/EMC), IP53 ruggedness, and rigorous environmental testing.

Fail-Safe Reliability: Equipped with redundancies—auto-return on signal loss, low battery, or temperature alerts—ensuring mission safety.

Technical Snapshot

Ideal Applications

Public Safety & Law Enforcement – Rapid deployment and extended hold capabilities for surveillance and emergency response.

Border & Coastal Security – Long-range ISR and persistent monitoring in rugged, high-altitude environments.

Bottom Line

The ideaForge SWITCH UAV offers unmatched flight endurance, robust construction, and flexible payload integration within a lightweight, quickly deployable design. Built to meet stringent military-grade standards and equipped with autonomous capabilities, it's the go-to solution for high-stakes surveillance and security applications.