Longreach70 is a compact, heavy-fuel long-endurance UAS providing precision targeting, ISR, communications relay, and modular payload flexibility in contested zones.

# BAE Systems Longreach70 – Heavy-Fuel, Long-Endurance UAS for Precision ISR and Communications

The Longreach70 by BAE Systems, developed with Sentinel Unmanned, is a heavy-fuel, long-endurance rotary-wing UAS designed for precision targeting, ISR, and communications relay in contested or GPS-denied environments. Compact and transportable in two Peli cases, it allows rapid deployment without specialist equipment.

1. Extended Endurance

Powered by a heavy-fuel engine compatible with JP5, JP8, and gasoline, Longreach70 achieves up to 8 hours of flight, enabling sustained operations for reconnaissance and battlefield awareness.

2. Precision Targeting

Equipped with a Class IV NATO laser target designator, it supports accurate covert target designation, improving strike precision and reducing risks to ground personnel.

3. Communications Relay Capability

The system can act as a SATCOM-enabled communications node, extending network coverage and facilitating secure, real-time data sharing across operational theaters.

4. Rugged and GPS-Hardened Design

Longreach70 operates reliably in winds up to 60 km/h (gusts 110 km/h) and maintains functionality in RF-contested zones, providing robust mission integrity.

5. Modular Payload Flexibility

It supports up to 6 kg of modular payloads, including EO/IR sensors, RF sensors, and laser designators, allowing tailored mission configurations.