Rapid-response aerial interception for very-short-range air defence

The AERIS HSI-5 is a compact high-speed unmanned aerial platform developed for Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) and counter-aerial-threat applications.

Designed around a low-drag 5-inch-class airframe and high-performance electric propulsion, the HS5 combines rapid response, high-speed flight and a compact operational footprint in a reusable unmanned platform.

Its architecture enables:

• Speed
  • High-speed aerodynamic flight provides rapid response and enables the platform to cover a localized defensive area quickly.
• Compactness
  • The 5-inch-class architecture provides a small physical footprint while retaining the performance of a high-power unmanned aircraft.
• Responsiveness
  • A lightweight electric platform enables rapid acceleration and agile flight characteristics in a compact package.