{"id":115318,"date":"2025-09-03T11:42:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-03T14:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluestudio.estadao.com.br\/agencia-de-comunicacao\/releases\/releases-geral\/ascent-aerosystems-unveils-spartan-the-next-generation-of-its-heavy-weight-nx30-uav-platform\/"},"modified":"2025-09-03T11:42:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T14:42:00","slug":"ascent-aerosystems-unveils-spartan-the-next-generation-of-its-heavy-weight-nx30-uav-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluestudio.estadao.com.br\/agencia-de-comunicacao\/releases\/releases-geral\/ascent-aerosystems-unveils-spartan-the-next-generation-of-its-heavy-weight-nx30-uav-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"Ascent AeroSystems Unveils SPARTAN: The Next Generation of its Heavy Weight NX30 UAV Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"left\">WILMINGTON, Mass., Sept.  03, 2025  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Today, at Commercial UAV Expo 2025 in Las Vegas, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=1lTiVfP5A0UG0U-8WPMdeahTVq764_AMnypXMWXNiKRGJxRWZfjf9wh25tTgdxik-ER8OnNP97ex4oQatYB0Ilhm_-ElDs3CLo1vjEchIP0=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Ascent AeroSystems<\/a> unveiled SPARTAN, the next generation of its proven NX30 coaxial UAV platform. Purpose-built for defense, public safety, industrial, and agricultural operators, SPARTAN sets a new standard in performance, reliability, and versatility for integrators and operators who need aircraft-grade capabilities in a compact, portable system.<\/p>\n<p>Building on the foundation of the NX30, SPARTAN features a host of design improvements that deliver longer endurance, greater range, higher speeds, and heavier payload capacity than comparable platformsall while maintaining Ascents trademark rugged cylindrical airframe, multi-mission modularity, and all-weather durability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key capability advancements of SPARTAN include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li><strong>Fly Longer &amp; Farther:<\/strong> 70+ minutes of flight endurance delivers up to 24 miles of A-B range and 1,800 sq. miles of coverage<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carry More:<\/strong> Payloads up to 15.3 lbs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>MOSA Flexibility:<\/strong> SPARTAN offers the same quick-connect payload connection features found on the SPIRIT for effortless integration of custom payloads<\/li>\n<li><strong>FAA-Compliant Lighting Systems: <\/strong>Strobing lights meet requirements for night operations and fully addressable RGB LEDs deliver precise, real-time status monitoring<\/li>\n<li><strong>All-Weather Reliability:<\/strong> IP54-rated battery enclosure withstands rain, sleet, snow, sand, and winds over 40 mph<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Innovation is at the core of everything we do at Ascent, said Peter Fuchs, Cofounder and CEO of Ascent AeroSystems. As we introduce SPARTAN, were delivering the cutting-edge capabilities integrators and operators need to confidently complete mission-critical operations in virtually any environment while laying the foundation for whats next.<\/p>\n<p>With the companys relentless focus on continuous improvement and adaptability, Ascents pipeline of next-generation advancements is already in active development.<\/p>\n<p>From LTE-based control for BVLOS operations to powerful onboard AI enabling GPS-denied navigation, Ascent is actively developing the next-generation features that will unlock new levels of autonomy and mission success, added Fuchs. No other NDAA-compliant system matches SPARTANs combination of price and capability. It is, without a doubt, the highest value heavy weight modular platform in the US market.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pricing &amp; Availability<\/strong><br \/>SPARTAN ships standard with the Doodle Labs Mesh Rider\u00ae Dual-band 2.4Ghz radio and is available in two base configurations. The SPARTAN Base Kit (including the airframe core and radio module, 2 batteries, rotor blades, battery charger, Pelican case &amp; Herelink GCS) has an MSRP of $24,999. For operators requiring fully NDAA-compliant systems, the SPARTAN Base Kit PRO, which includes the Freefly Pilot Pro GCS, has an MSRP of $32,499.<\/p>\n<p>Initial SPARTAN deliveries are expected in October 2025, and operators currently flying the NX30 will continue to receive full service and support.<\/p>\n<p>SPARTAN will be on display at the Ascent AeroSystems booth, #727, at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=DN3VC2VGXfsOfIF1fkmVZRsVxUJAXu1lvp9PXsdsCBrrKY6I4aTaezR7aTgZ3r9LIm_5xmfg7-yeySJ-rSNGrpx9VofL-MpuDtYrVSaKyRM=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Commercial UAV Expo 2025<\/a> in Las Vegas, September 24.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=yUuR322hPyQJB-1fcTmDMXfwKQpMc07to3b2Yqzh1oYLRLsTKsMI1YI1XLKUxCtHdjwEBigFrvdRhgve0WbytTDY77U0Ew0UfIL4a0EIE0swMuxrO9zecVRFgLkdh4zW0H5gIBmL29FuUay7vc7jIg==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ascentaerosystems.com\/spartan<\/a> or contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=QbJU9n5piMRXjOb7Op5C-Iwu69FdsCh2HAwy9c-oPq7bmrzvcKrTWNbBTCCP_mRMREGpRjHJrKa6jZazh-VpRe8plePAxMD9XKjft9Qtz7B98YJkfVNY7E4MPGw5nGxz\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">info@ascentaerosystems.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Ascent AeroSystems<\/strong><br \/>Founded in 2014, Massachusetts-based Ascent AeroSystems designs and manufactures rugged, coaxial unmanned aerial vehicles for defense, public safety, and industrial markets.\u00a0Ascents compact, all-weather, aircraft-grade vehicles feature a unique cylindrical configuration thats more portable, more durable, and offers greater dispatch reliability than conventional multirotors, ideally suited for mission-critical operations in the toughest environments.<\/p>\n<p>Acquired in 2024 by Torrance, CA-based Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), a premier aerospace OEM with 50 years of manufacturing experience, Ascent operates as a wholly owned RHC subsidiary. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=yUuR322hPyQJB-1fcTmDMXfwKQpMc07to3b2Yqzh1oa6CvfXT9ufNYQcXoBzlg2oa1xDASENdauF7ZA3EA4vkhkKK0eopT6MuAG9ItnIroY=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">ascentaerosystems.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Contact<\/strong><br \/>Amy Romano <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=yFIDrOlHEr39X5nEn3dDfbrM-oJnyz2CyON3N8vHsIb-Q4NSDCaP149BMPPSsICzjUjrDBZAV0AxYmeBGpS_qr2hnERjLk94tmRIjx5RE1oMXfFz9bqp3IABOl4Hjy4mtESC8RSLrRfNQT5uRvty_w==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Amy.Romano@ascentaerosystems.com<\/a><br \/>+1 617.845.3185<\/p>\n<p>A photo accompanying this announcement is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=2xgwur8a_l0zaB3obVNH25iiTsEi1vS0UunNwpmW0L3XDyeu8OtSGQw7UbwWp3vDyxAooNvnj2Lq7cRAH2FaxHXL-Rp1agRn2yuSf7Yf8FPmraOPiIBO3Z-bPfUdDnCkLtjqYpFcc5dWW94fhrGpgPdkb_aBVB85nWVQIaOdczwe7XPsTcvAKJxLdYqvDZWpvHLiko29MFqYWLg7-DYkhmEmWHwaPoql3VYSwKY8JQWP4L5k-HpGs8SluueON55U3Bp767C6nXtaXV7rM4aBHA==\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/ed03a5cd-4f4b-463f-a56b-9b47cb62190a<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/newsroom\/ti?nf=OTUyMjYwMiM3MTI3MzkyIzIyOTU5MDY=\" \/> <br \/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/NjU4MTE2NDMtNGY1Ny00YzYyLTgzYzQtNjBiMzg5MjM4NTAwLTEzMDc0NTYtMjAyNS0wOS0wMy1lbg==\/tiny\/Ascent-AeroSystems.png\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding:0px;width: 100%\">\n<div style=\"clear:both\" \/>\n<div style=\"float: right;padding-left:20px\">\n<div>\n<h5>Ascent AeroSystems SPARTAN<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/ed03a5cd-4f4b-463f-a56b-9b47cb62190a\/en\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/ed03a5cd-4f4b-463f-a56b-9b47cb62190a\/medium\/ascent-aerosystems-spartan.png\" \/> <\/a><\/div>\n<p \/>\n<div>\n<h5>Ascent AeroSystems SPARTAN debuted at Commercial UAV Expo, Las Vegas, NV. SPARTAN is an evolution of Ascent&#8217;s heavy weight NX30 platform.<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>A <b>OESP<\/b> nao e(sao) responsavel(is) por erros, incorrecoes, atrasos ou quaisquer decisoes tomadas por seus clientes com base nos Conteudos ora disponibilizados, bem como tais Conteudos nao representam a opiniao da <b>OESP<\/b> e sao de inteira responsabilidade da <b>GlobeNewswire<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"WILMINGTON, Mass., Sept.  03, 2025  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Today, at Commercial UAV Expo 2025 in Las Vegas, Ascent AeroSystems unveiled SPARTAN, the next genera","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-115318","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-releases-geral"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluestudio.estadao.com.br\/agencia-de-comunicacao\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115318","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluestudio.estadao.com.br\/agencia-de-comunicacao\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluestudio.estadao.com.br\/agencia-de-comunicacao\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluestudio.estadao.com.br\/agencia-de-comunicacao\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluestudio.estadao.com.br\/agencia-de-comunicacao\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=115318"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/bluestudio.estadao.com.br\/agencia-de-comunicacao\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115318\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bluestudio.estadao.com.br\/agencia-de-comunicacao\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=115318"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluestudio.estadao.com.br\/agencia-de-comunicacao\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=115318"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bluestudio.estadao.com.br\/agencia-de-comunicacao\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=115318"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}