Spirit (Ascent Aero) (25a0a3e8-07e6-5854-8d94-492d9f8e9cd9)
The Ascent Aerosystems Spirit is a compact, enterprise‑grade coaxial sUAS certified through the DoD’s DIU Blue UAS program, making it an approved platform for U.S. federal and public‑safety operations. Weighing under the 25 kg class, it can carry up to 3 kg of payload and stay aloft for 38 minutes (single‑battery) or 58 minutes with dual batteries when unladen, dropping to 16–32 minutes at maximum load. Its 100 km/h top speed and stable coaxial rotor design give it high‑maneuverability for aerial‑survey, infrastructure inspection, mapping, and rapid‑response situational awareness. Priced at $9,995, the Spirit is marketed as a ready‑to‑fly solution for government, industrial and public‑safety users seeking a reliable, low‑maintenance UAV with verified performance, endurance, and cybersecurity compliance.