Ag-Cormorant

Ag-Cormorant is a very high payload, unmanned, Vertical-Takeoff-and-Landing

(VTOL) aircraft that is uniquely suited to meet the challenges facing agricultural
aerial application, specifically in industrial plantations.  The aircraft has already
undergone over 250 autonomous flight tests and we are looking for a partner
with an interest in developing the aircraft’s potential in the agricultural market.

With the evolving shortage of Ag Pilots and the many

risks and disadvantages of manned aerial spraying, the
industry must find an unmanned solution to fill the void.
All the unmanned systems currently being deployed are
capable of carrying, at best, tens of kilograms of material which is extremely
inadequate when treating the vast acreage of industrial farms.  Our aircraft is
capable of carrying in excess of 500 kilograms of material.

Additionally, AG-Cormorant is exceptionally safe due to enclosed rotors and has

revolutionary aerodynamic properties that virtually eliminate drift while offering
superb coverage including the underside of foliage. It has a low noise level due
to its enclosed, slow-turning rotors which enhances this aircraft’s capability to
operate 24/7.

Compact, VTOL capability eliminates dependence on an airfield with the

convenience of complete “on location” deployment.

Ag-Cormorant is a multi-role aircraft that is truck transportable and can easily

perform cargo and utility service, emergency relief (one Cormorant can deliver
supplies, food and water sufficient for 3000 people per day regardless of
conditions on the ground) and fire-fighting services in addition to many more.



Tactical Robotics, Ltd. 10 Nahal Snir St. Yavne 81224 Israel

Tel: +972-8-9433640 www.tactical-robotics.com
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Tactical Robotics, Ltd. 10 Nahal Snir St. Yavne 81224 Israel

Tel: +972-8-9433640 www.tactical-robotics.com
10 Nahal Snir Street, P.O. Box 13137 Yavne 8122447 Israel
Tel: +972-8-9433640; Fax: +972-8-9433644 ; Info@tactical-robotics.com
Tactical Robotics Ltd., (a wholly owned subsidiary of
Urban Aeronautics Ltd.) is leading the world in the
design of unmanned Vertical Takeoff and Landing
(VTOL) utility aircraft. The company's patented
technology has expanded the boundaries of vertical lift
by eliminating its greatest limitation: restricted access
resulting from outsized, exposed rotors.
Cormorant (formerly AirMule) is an advanced VTOL,
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle with the first ever go
anywhere, land anywhere capability. With rotors
safely concealed within its fuselage, Cormorant has a
footprint similar to a HUMVEE and can accommodate
a useful payload of 500 kilograms with fuel for one
hour. Operating either autonomously or remotely
controlled, it can fly under the radar and land at any
target requiring no more than 40m².
This unprecedented combination of footprint and
substantial payload, results in operational flexibility


(specifications are subject to change without notice)
that can safely and reliably transform day to day
logistics as well as emergency response.
Designed to meet stringent FAA, manned—
helicopter safety standards, Cormorant offers
versatility that changes the rules of the game.
As a logistics, ‘cargo drone’, Cormorant can
replace a significant portion of ground delivery
fleets that are increasingly challenged due to the
growing volume of parcel delivery in parallel with
the increasing congestion of urban streets.
Firefighting is also transformed as a result of
Cormorant's high payload, minimal footprint and lack
of exposed rotors. This unique combination of
capabilities offers groundbreaking advantages when
high rise rescues or fire suppression are required.
While fighting forest fires, those same capabilities
enable rapid deployment to the vicinity of the fire
For of high precision delivery of water or fire
retardants 24/7, in a mission that’s too dangerous for
manned aircraft at night.
Many additional sectors benefit from the unique
advantages Cormorant offers. Agricultural Aerial
Application, where the high payload, slow flying
speed and powerful downdraft from its lift rotors
enhances penetration of foliage and minimizes
drift. Power grid and other essential
infrastructure inspection and maintenance which
involve complicated air space and require heavy,
specialized equipment that exceeds the lift
capability of quadcopter based surveillance
drones. Here too, the ability to operate
robotically at night doubles efficiency, saving
time and money. Due to its enclosed rotors,
Cormorant will have a very low noise level (70
dBA at 250 meters) which will further enhance
safe and quiet night operation.
HLS applications for Cormorant include bomb
disposal, nuclear plant emergency response,
rescue operations and aid distribution during
natural disasters, NBC decontamination and more.
While designed for unmanned operation, due to
Cormorant’s high standard of safety and reliability,
it is suitable, in extraordinary circumstances, to
extract and transport casualties from situations
were no other solution is available.
Development Status, March 2019
Following 15 years of development, the Cormorant
prototype is currently in fully autonomous flight
tests with close to 300 flights to date. All initial
predictions for stability, load carrying and
performance have been substantiated. The
Cormorant is currently demonstrating its mission
capabilities to select customers for a variety of roles
including cargo delivery, casualty evacuation and
precision aerial application.
Copyright © 2019 Urban Aeronautics, Ltd.
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MTCR 2

• Powerplant: Single Turbomeca Arriel 2N Turboshaft

• (985 SHP Uninstalled T.O. Power @ S.L. ISA) * Design A
• Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) ** Design B

• Certified to MTCR Category 2

• Basic Empty Wt. ………….................…..977 kg (2,150 lb)
• Max T.O. Wt. …………………………....1,741 kg (3,830 lb)
• Payload + Useful Fuel Wt ………...........764 kg (1,680 lb)
Internal width=2.4m
• Mission Wt. (440kg payload Ref) ........1,520 kg (3,344 lb)
• Max Speed .......................................... 180 Km/hr (100 Kt)
• Fuel Flow @ Mission Wt; 90 Kt *…….....208 kg/hr (458 lb/hr)
• Endurance (300kg Payload (Ref)) ……2.6 hrs
• Payload-Range ………………………... (see chart)
* @ Sea Level (Best Range Altitude); ISA • Internal Cargo Volume 5,500 Liter (190 ft^3)
Note: Mission Wt = Basic Empty Wt + Payload +½ Fuel

Preliminary data, specifications are subject to change without notice Copyright © 2019 Urban Aeronautics, Ltd. & Tactical Robotics Ltd.