TRL 6: PROTOTYPING | FIELDING 2026 | PARTNER PROGRAMS
Arctic Scout Mk.1
Attritable Tactical ISR
Zero-Tool Field Maintenance
The NorthLock™ Ecosystem
Maintenance in the High North cannot rely on fine motor skills or soldering irons. The Scout architecture prioritizes Operational Availability, ensuring that catastrophic damage can be repaired in the field, not the workshop.
Glove-First Exterior
All external mechanical interlocks are oversized and textured, engineered specifically to be operated while wearing heavy arctic mittens. No screwdrivers. No Allen keys.
Solder-Less Avionics
Internal systems utilize distinct, IP-rated connectors for all power and signal paths. Replacing a motor arm is a simple "Plug-and-Play" operation—no soldering required.
Sub 5 Minute MTTR
The combination of NorthLock™ latches and modular internals reduces the Mean Time To Repair (MTTR) to under 5 minutes, keeping assets airborne when supply chains break.
Universal Geometry
Zero-Redundancy Logistics
Supply chain complexity is a failure point. In the field, a soldier’s rucksack has limited volume. Carrying distinct spares for front-left, front-right, and rear arms wastes critical capacity and complicates field repair under stress.
The Scout architecture is built around a single governing principle: Absolute Interchangeability. Unlike platforms that rely on unique folding geometries, the Scout utilizes a fully symmetrical topology. Every arm is identical. Every motor mount is ambidextrous. Every landing leg is reversible.
This Single-SKU philosophy reduces the spare parts logistical footprint by 75%. A squad can deploy with a single type of spare arm and maintain 100% fleet readiness, regardless of where structural damage occurs on the airframe.
Ultimate Environmental Range
Arctic to Arid (-25°C to +45°C)
Standard commercial drones fail at the extremes. The Scout integrates a bi-directional Active Thermal Management System that regulates internal operating temperatures regardless of the environment. In sub-zero conditions, the system circulates heat to the battery cartridge to prevent voltage sag. In extreme heat, variable-intake air baffles deploy to force-cool the avionics.
Passive defense is applied to the skin. The airframe is finished with an IR-Reflective (IRR) Coating engineered to reject solar heat load in high-UV environments. This coating mitigates internal heat buildup while simultaneously lowering the aircraft’s thermal signature against hostile sensors.
Open-Source Edge Compute
The Blank Canvas
The Scout is engineered as an airborne edge server, not a closed ecosystem. Powered by a high-performance Single Board Computer (SBC), the system decouples flight control from mission logic. This allows operators to deploy custom Python scripts, Docker containers, or ATAK plugins directly to the airframe without interfering with flight stability.
The architecture supports Edge-Native Intelligence. By processing image recognition and sensor fusion data onboard, the Scout reduces bandwidth requirements in contested RF environments—sending only targets, not raw video.
Physical integration is equally open. The chassis features IP-rated waterproof cable pass-throughs, allowing integrators to route power and data to external payloads without drilling or compromising the hull's environmental seal.
True sovereignty requires transparency. The Scout operates on non-proprietary firmware with standard interfaces. No black boxes. No vendor-locked ecosystems. Just open, auditable, and adaptable compute.
Mission Configurable
Adapt to the objective with standard NATO mounting interfaces.
Universal 45mm Interface
Forward-facing 45mm interface designed for FPV cameras, thermal cores, or LiDAR pucks. Features IP-rated waterproof pass-throughs for rapid, tool-less sensor swapping.
Ventral Rail System
Integrated STANAG-4694 Rails (100mm & 150mm) positioned at the Center of Gravity. Optimized for Kinetic Drop Mechanisms, cargo delivery systems, or heavy auxiliary payloads (up to 2kg).
RF Isolation Architecture
Elevated 100mm GPS Mast and high-gain VTX Antenna placement ensures maximum satellite acquisition and 360° signal propagation, physically isolated from internal electromagnetic interference.
Born from Requirement.
The Arctic Scout Mk.1 was engineered in response to direct defense solicitations for a low-cost, attritable domestic UAS. We are currently finalizing the prototype for a projected 2026 release.