Guardian

Overview

Guardian is a sky-side counter-UAS platform: a fast, agile interceptor drone paired with a ground-based passive RF and radar detection station. Detection identifies and classifies threat UAS by RF fingerprint, micro-Doppler radar return, and EO/IR confirmation; on operator authorization, Guardian launches, locks, and physically interdicts the threat via net-capture or kinetic-collision payload. NDAA-compliant throughout. Defense and federal restricted sale only — TAA + ITAR controls apply.

Mission Profile

• Critical-infrastructure airspace defense (energy, ports, data centers)
• Stadium and major-event air security
• Forward-operating base (FOB) point defense
• Border-area counter-UAS overwatch
• Federal-facility / VIP movement protection

System Components

• 1× Guardian interceptor aircraft
• 1× Garudeus C-UAS Detection Station (passive RF + X-band micro-radar + EO/IR)
• 1× Garudeus Command Console — operator-authorized engagement workflow
• Net-capture payload OR kinetic-collision payload (configurable)

Aircraft Key Specifications

Detection Station Specifications

• RF detection: passive scan 70 MHz – 6 GHz, classifier library 280+ known threat platforms
• Radar: X-band micro-Doppler, 6 km detection range vs. group-1 UAS
• EO/IR confirmation: stabilized pan-tilt, 4K/60fps + 640×512 thermal, 30× zoom
• Detection-to-track integration via Garudeus FusionOS
• Open API for integration with broader site security (ATAK, VMS)

Interdiction Payloads

• Net-capture (preferred): pneumatic 2.5m net deployment, parachute attached for safe descent
• Kinetic-collision: hardened front-cone for direct intercept (federal-restricted)
• Operator-in-the-loop authorization required for any engagement

Propulsion

• Brushless 2806.5 motors, 1,700 KV, US-wound
• 60A BLHeli_32 ESCs, US-assembled
• 9” tri-blade carbon-fiber propellers

Flight Controller & Avionics

• Garudeus Atlas-Tac Pro — dual STM32H753 voted, US-assembled
• Triple IMU, dual barometer, dual magnetometer
• Multi-band GNSS + SAASM-ready
• AeroLink OS-Defense Intercept — automated target lock with operator authorization gate
• Onboard edge inference (target ID, refusal logic, no-go zones)

Communications

• Garudeus AeroLink Defense — encrypted AES-256, FHSS, tri-band
• 20 km range (Aircraft) / 15 km (Detection Station downlink)
• Optional FIPS 140-2 cryptographic module

Compliance & Certifications

• NDAA Section 848 compliant
• Blue UAS Cleared listing in progress (defense priority track)
• ITAR-controlled / TAA-compliant — restricted to qualified US defense, federal, and authorized state/local agencies
• DoD RMF / ATO documentation package available
• Designed and assembled in Moreno Valley, California

Operating Envelope

24/7/365. -25 °C to +55 °C. IP54 aircraft. Detection station rated for fixed-site permanent install. Multi-aircraft fleet operation supported (typical site: 1 detection station + 2–4 Guardians).

Sale Restrictions

Guardian is sold only to:

• US Department of Defense and component services
• US Federal civilian agencies (DHS, DOJ, DOE, etc.)
• Authorized state and local law enforcement / public safety
• Authorized critical-infrastructure operators (in coordination with FAA / DHS / FCC)
• Authorized foreign-government end-users via ITAR-licensed channels

Civilian, commercial event-security, and private security sales are not available.

What’s in the Base System

• Guardian aircraft (1 unit)
• Net-capture payload (kinetic upgrade available, additional approvals required)
• Garudeus C-UAS Detection Station
• Garudeus Command Console with operator workflow
• Professional install + operator training (5-day on-site)
• 12-month service-level agreement with advance-replace

Available Accessories

• Additional Guardian aircraft: $14,999 each
• Kinetic-collision payload upgrade (federal-restricted): contact gov sales
• FIPS 140-2 cryptographic module: contact gov sales
• ATAK / VMS deep integration: from $9,999
• 24/7 SOC monitoring service: from $24,999/year