Eurodrone is a twin-turboprop MALE UAV for ISTAR missions in non-segregated airspace, developed collaboratively by European partners for strategic operations.

# Eurodrone – Next-Generation European Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)

Eurodrone is a collaborative European MALE UAV program led by Leonardo, Airbus D&S, and Dassault Aviation, backed by France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Designed for Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions, it offers operational flexibility and advanced mission systems.

1. ISTAR Mission Capability

• Supports wide-area and theater-level ISTAR operations

• Equipped with EO/IR, multimode radar, SIGINT, and ASW sensors

• Provides persistent surveillance and target acquisition

• Integrates modular mission payloads for diverse scenarios

• Designed for both military and civil operational needs

2. Non-Segregated Airspace Operations

• Twin-turboprop propulsion ensures redundancy and safety

• Designed for safe operation over populated areas

• Compliant with air traffic regulations for non-segregated airspace

• Minimizes operational restrictions while maximizing mission reach

• Supports automated takeoff and landing (ATOL)

3. European Collaboration and Certification

• Program managed by OCCAR to streamline development and certification

• Strengthens European UAV capabilities and industrial cooperation

• Reduces dependency on non-European systems

• Program includes system design, production, and initial in-service support

• Certification ensures compliance with operational and safety standards