LAMIA is a hybrid-propulsion VTOL multipurpose UAV by Hades, offering 15 kg payload, 6 m wingspan, 30 km comms range and 6 000 m service ceiling.

# Hades Defense Systems LAMIA – Hybrid VTOL Multipurpose UAV

The LAMIA from Hades Defense Systems is a hybrid-propulsion, multipurpose unmanned aerial vehicle designed for both civil and defence applications. Unveiled in 2024, it features vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability combined with forward flight efficiency enabled by hybrid propulsive architecture. Its structure uses composite materials for weight savings and durability. The layout includes a fuselage module housing avionics, batteries, sensors and the powertrain.

Key Specifications and Capabilities

• Payload & Wingspan: Carries up to 15 kg of payload, with a 6 m wingspan.

• Range & Ceiling: Communication range is approximately 30 km, and service ceiling reaches up to 6 000 m.

• Configuration: Fixed tricycle landing gear; fuselage tapers to twin inverted V-tails; six electric motors on wing pylons plus pusher propeller for VTOL assistance.

• Modularity & Autonomy: Designed to be customizable with different sensor payloads and avionics, working toward some level of autonomous operation to meet both civilian and tactical mission profiles.

Use Cases and Advantages

LAMIA’s design allows it to operate effectively in reconnaissance, surveillance, mapping, environmental monitoring, and defence missions. VTOL capability removes runway dependency, enabling deployment in remote or constrained areas. Its hybrid propulsion permits endurance and efficiency in forward flight combined with vertical lift for flexible take-off and landing.