Falco EVO medium-altitude UAV offers 20h+ endurance, 100kg multisensor payloads, long-range ISR operations, and rugged deployable design for diverse missions.

# Leonardo Falco EVO – Persistent Medium-Altitude Surveillance UAV

The Falco EVO, developed by Leonardo S.p.A., is a medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle designed for persistent surveillance and intelligence missions. Building on the success of the Falco family, it delivers improved payload flexibility, enhanced aerodynamics, and longer mission endurance.

Key Features and Mission Capabilities

1. Extended Endurance and Range

Falco EVO offers more than 20 hours of continuous flight, providing long-duration coverage for strategic missions. It supports line-of-sight ranges beyond 200 km and can be equipped with SATCOM links for extended operations.

2. High Payload Flexibility

The drone carries up to 100 kg of payload, accommodating multiple sensor suites such as EO/IR gimbals, radar, electronic warfare systems, and laser designators. This modularity allows operators to tailor the platform to diverse mission requirements.

3. Advanced Airframe Design

With a wingspan of 12.5 m, length of 6.2 m, and height of 2.5 m, the Falco EVO features a reinforced airframe capable of withstanding challenging environments while maximizing lift and efficiency.

4. Operational Altitude and Sensor Integration

The aircraft operates at altitudes up to 6,000 m, deploying multispectral sensors, synthetic aperture radar, and maritime or ground surveillance systems, ensuring high-quality intelligence in varied conditions.

5. Autonomous and Flexible Deployment

Equipped with automatic take-off and landing, autonomous surveillance patterns, and in-flight mission re-tasking, it reduces manpower needs while increasing mission reliability.