Chelonia-A1 amphibious VTOL drone technical cutaway at the water line
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CHELONIA-A1

A bio-inspired amphibious platform combining ducted-fan vertical flight with water-jet surface propulsion, housed in a sealed shell-form hull and delivered as a field-ready system.

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Amphibious VTOL drone

Air and water in one hull. A bio-inspired amphibious platform combining ducted-fan vertical flight with water-jet surface propulsion, housed in a sealed shell-form hull and delivered as a field-ready system.

Features

  • Ducted fans for vertical lift
  • Rear water-jet propulsion
  • Retractable flippers as passive roll stabilizers
  • Water-resistant electronics compartment
  • Clear hydrophobic camera dome

Technology modules

Navigation SensorsFlight ControlEnvironmental SensingEdge Computing

Technical specification

Domain
Air and surface water
Hull
Carbon-reinforced polymer shell
Propulsion
Ducted fans + water jet
Avionics
Flight controller, barometer, IMU

Designed for

  • Coastal survey
  • Environmental monitoring
  • Public safety operations
  • Industrial inspection

Documentation

  • Technical datasheetAvailable on request
Gallery

Product imagery

Chelonia-A1 top view and side view technical illustration
Top and side views
Chelonia-A1 internal systems cutaway illustration
Systems cutaway

CHELONIA-A1 is commercially available and deployable. Configurations are tailored per site and remain subject to local regulatory requirements.

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