100. ALTI Unmanned – South Africa
ALTI Unmanned is a manufacturer of advanced unmanned aircraft systems. Founded with a focus on long-endurance vertical take-off and landing unmanned aircraft, ALTI has distinguished itself through in-house engineering, rapid prototyping, and a commitment to reliability.
The company’s expertise lies in developing hybrid fixed-wing VTOL drones that combine the efficiency of traditional fixed-wing flight with the flexibility of multirotor vertical take-off and landing.
While it serves various sectors, including commercial and environmental, its robust designs and advanced capabilities make them highly suitable for demanding defense and security applications.
ALTI Unmanned offers a fleet of highly versatile drones for military and security purposes, particularly emphasizing tactical reconnaissance, border monitoring, search and rescue, and threat detection.
Its flagship product, the ALTI Transition, is a hybrid VTOL UAV known for its impressive endurance (over 3 hours with a full payload) and range (up to 200 kilometers/124 miles.
Recently, ALTI announced a transition to a fully electric fleet, introducing the Transition e-VTOL UAS, which aims for enhanced stealth, reduced operational costs, and minimized environmental impact, while maintaining high performance.
These aircraft are designed for rapid deployment, low detectability, and the ability to operate in challenging environments, providing cost-effective and low-risk solutions for enhancing situational awareness and supporting various defense operations.
