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Vantage Robotics is enhancing the Vesper ISR drone to meet US Air Force (USAF) requirements. The Vesper UAV, developed for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, is in service with the US Army since 2020.

The USAF authorized its operation and received a $1m contract to develop a low-cost UAV. Vesper is equipped with advanced sensors, a maximum range of 45km, and can operate in extreme conditions. In October 2022, Vantage received a $540,000 order from US Customs and Border Protection for Vesper drones as part of a larger $90m procurement agreement.