KLM Defense has introduced the XROSSBAT, a multi-payload tactical ISR platform that achieves 55–59 minutes of endurance with a starting price of INR 4.99 Lacs (approx. $6,000 USD). The system features a common airframe with four interchangeable sensor gimbals on a proprietary mount, allowing operators to reconfigure for daylight identification, thermal search, laser ranging, or AI-assisted tracking without changing aircraft.
Key specifications include a 10 km encrypted radio range, Level 1 electronic countermeasures, a 27,000 ft service ceiling, 90 km/h top speed, and wind resilience up to 60 km/h. The flagship Vigilon 100 payload offers 100x hybrid zoom, 4K video, a 640×512 thermal imager, and 4 TOPS of onboard AI compute, while the Sniper30, Spectra384, and UC65 Pro configurations provide lower-cost options for varying mission needs.
This launch marks a significant shift in the tactical UAV market, making professional-grade, hour-long ISR endurance accessible to smaller defense units, security firms, disaster management agencies, and industrial inspection companies. Historically, platforms with genuine one-hour on-station time carried prohibitive price tags; XROSSBAT's pricing changes this calculus.
This means: B2B clients can now field genuine ISR coverage for close to an hour at a fraction of traditional costs, with a single spares inventory, ground-control workflow, and trained crew. The common mount architecture moves sensor decisions from procurement to mission planning, reducing operational complexity and total ownership cost.
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XROSSBAT is available now, with configurations starting at INR 4.99 Lacs (KLMPXB0001). Full specifications and ordering details are available at www.klmdefense.com.
