AIRO Group (headquartered in New Mexico, USA) has just introduced a new unmanned aerial vehicle model named RQ-70 Dainn, designed for long-range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions in modern warfare environments.
RQ-70 Dainn is a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) UAV, which can operate continuously for up to 8 hours with an operating range of more than 62 miles, equivalent to about 100 km.
According to the manufacturer, the new UAV model is developed to expand continuous surveillance capabilities over a large area, while adapting to complex battlefield conditions.
This system was built based on the company's previous RQ-35 platform, but upgraded with a modular load architecture.
This design allows changing sensors or devices according to different tasks, from tactical reconnaissance, target tracking to real-time data collection.
One of the notable points of the RQ-70 is its ability to operate in environments without GPS signals or GPS interference, which is increasingly common in modern conflicts.
This UAV can still maintain connection to the digital battlefield network for data transmission and combat coordination.
According to AIRO, the system can be deployed by only one operator. The takeoff, mission execution and landing process are all fully automated to reduce the load on soldiers in the field.
RQ-70 is also integrated with artificial intelligence support architecture, allowing the connection of aircraft, sensors, software and control interfaces into a unified system. AIRO said this helps improve data processing capabilities and provide real-time information to combat forces.
Mr. Joe Burns, CEO of AIRO, said that the new UAV model is the result of the company's operating experience in harsh and challenging environments.
According to Mr. Burns, the RQ-70 will support more complex missions, extend continuous surveillance time and help soldiers get clearer and more useful information throughout the battlefield.
AIRO believes that modern warfare is changing rapidly, while many traditional defense systems have not yet adapted. Many platforms are now developed for slower combat speeds, requiring complex deployment procedures and lack of flexibility on the ground.
RQ-70 is aimed at solving that gap with a system capable of rapid deployment, continuous adaptation and operating at the speed of modern missions.
UAV production will be carried out in parallel at AIRO facilities in Denmark and the United States. The company plans to display the RQ-70 Dainn at the Eurosatory 2026 defense exhibition in Paris next June.
According to the plan, AIRO will start mass production from January 2027 and deliver the first ships by the end of this year.
In the context of increasing demand for military UAVs and ISR systems, the RQ-70 is seen as AIRO's new step in the competition for AI-applied defense technology.
