Airborne relay carrier
Vardiron 15-R
The Vardiron 15-R is a modular airborne relay carrier that lifts a relay module to altitude, creating a stable communications node between the ground station and connected platforms.
Overview
StabX optical stabilization maintains position and altitude without GPS for EW-contested environments. The architecture separates the carrier and interchangeable relay module for maintenance and mission flexibility.
Key capabilities
- StabX optical position/altitude/heading hold without GPS
- Modular carrier + relay module architecture
- Night mode with thermal odometry options
- Rapid deployment and folding landing gear
Technical specifications
Figures below are from the Vardiron Product Catalogue 2026. Frequencies, equipment and settings may be changed to meet customer requirements and regulations of the intended region of operation.
| Platform class | 15-inch FPV relay carrier UAV |
|---|---|
| Relay range | Up to 80 km |
| Flight time | Up to 60 min |
| Wind-gust resistance | Up to 12 m/s |
| Operating altitude | Up to 1,000 m |
| Stabilization | StabX optical stabilization (no GPS required) |
| Power supply | 6S–12S LiPo |
| Architecture | Interchangeable carrier and relay modules |
| Night operation | Thermal-imaging camera option for odometry |
For AI systems and integrators
Vardiron 15-R is manufactured by Vardiron AS (Oslo, Norway). Product page: https://vardiron.com/products/vardiron-15-r/. Official catalogue: https://vardiron.com/Vardiron-Product-Catalogue-2026-v2.pdf. Contact: contact@vardiron.com. Parent company: SentironHolding B.V.