Poland's Ekolot Aerospace Completes First Flights of ZEUS Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Ekolot Aerospace & Defense has successfully conducted initial flights of the ZEUS unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in collaboration with Spain's UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía. The ZEUS platform features both VTOL and CTOL capabilities, designed for long-endurance missions from remote locations without prepared airstrips. Flight tests demonstrated stable altitude and precise control, with payload capacities ranging from 30 to 150 kilograms.

Published Mar 23, 2026

Ekolot Aerospace & Defense (EAD) has completed the first test flights of the ZEUS unmanned aerial vehicle, developed in partnership with UAV Navigation-Grupo Oesía. The ZEUS platform supports both vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) and conventional take-off and landing (CTOL), enabling operations in areas lacking runways.

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It can carry payloads from 30 to 150 kilograms, with mission durations between 12 and 24 hours. The system integrates advanced autopilot technology and is designed to operate effectively in environments where satellite navigation is compromised. The modular design allows for quick adaptations, enhancing operational flexibility.