UAV

SHADOWLYNX

Fixed-wing VTOL unmanned aerial platform built for extended atmospheric data collection, aerial imaging, and autonomous mission profiling over remote terrain.

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Project Overview

aerial mission research

ShadowLynx is LYNXSPACE's fixed-wing UAV. Designed to complement  with sustained, data collection and autonomous flight profiling.

Mission Scope

Atmospheric profiling, aerial imaging, SARs, defense and payload delivery at low to medium altitude over extended mission windows.

Autonomous Systems

Custom autopilot integration with waypoint navigation, MagNav, geofencing, and real-time SATCOM telemetry downlink to ground stations.

Modular Payload

Interchangeable payload bay accommodates camera systems, atmospheric sensors, or experimental electronics packages and custom mission packages.

Technical Specifications

ShadowLynx V1

Airframe & Structure

  • Wingspan: N.A
  • Fuselage Length: N.A
  • MTOW: N.A
  • Material: Composite fiber
  • Configuration: VTOL fixed-wing

Propulsion & Performance

  • Motor: N.A
  • Battery: N.A
  • Cruise Speed: N.A
  • Max Speed: N.A
  • Endurance: N.A

Avionics & Guidance

  • Autopilot: Custom FC and Firmware and AI integration
  • GNSS: Multi-Band
  • Telemetry: SATCOM + LoS link
  • GS Override: LoS maneuvering override

Payload & Sensors

  • Payload Capacity: N.A
  • Imaging: Gimbal-stabilized camera
  • Atmosphere: Pressure, temp, humidity, radiation, wind
  • Video: N.A
  • Integration: Hot-swap bay

Development

Timeline

2026

Airframe Validation

Initial EPP prototype to validate wing geometry, CG envelope, and manual handling qualities at low speed.

2027

Autopilot Integration

Avionics testing for autonomous integration, and FPGA tweeks.

2027

Autonomous Waypoints

Full AUTO mission with GPS waypoints, MAGNAV validation, return-to-launch, and geofence observation.

2028

V2

Full integration of systems and larger autonomy, research capabilities.