Unlock Maximum Payload: Meet REAVERS’ 5″, 7″ & HEX Mission‑Ready Frames
In both tactical defense operations and advanced commercial drone applications, the ability to scale payload capacity is absolutely critical. We're currently producing mission ready REAVERS Modular sUAS platforms in three frame sizes 5″, 7″, and HEX, optimized to support high performance heavier sensors. Whether you’re conducting surveillance for national security or inspecting critical infrastructure, these larger frames deliver power and endurance while remaining fully compatible within the existing REAVERS ecosystem.
REAVERS’ Frame Expansion: Reliability, Power, and Ecosystem Continuity
Modern ISR, tactical, and commercial drone missions increasingly demand heavy payload support. From thermal and infrared cameras to advanced optics and LiDAR systems, operators require frames that can carry weight without sacrificing flight stability or operational flexibility. That' where the REAVERS 5", 7", and HEX come into play. Each frame within this lineup meets those needs by combining enhanced thrust-to-weight capacity with modular ecosystem compatibility, ensuring seamless integration, maintenance efficiency, and cost-effective lifecycle management across defense and commercial use cases.
Why Choose the REAVERS 5″ Frame for Agile Payload Missions
First off is the 5″ REAVERS frame. Which was engineered with agility and rapid deployment in mind by being the go to for really any purpose. The 5" is Ideal for lightweight mission profiles, such as night vision reconnaissance, daylight mapping, or short-range inspections, it delivers responsive flight dynamics in confined or urban environments. Despite its smaller size, the 5″ frame supports advanced optics while maintaining fast power-to-weight response, making it suitable for both tactical insertion and commercial operations like overwatch, rooftop surveys, or environmental scanning.
Balancing Endurance and Payload: The REAVERS 7″ Frame
The 7″ frame offers expanded endurance and power handling in a mid-sized form factor. It supports moderate-weight missions that demand longer airtime and greater payload flexibility, such as mapping, industrial inspection, or border surveillance. With improved wind resistance, flight time efficiency, and lift capacity, the 7″ configuration strikes a balance between agility and payload capability. It addresses strategic defense roles and high end commercial tasks, such as precision ISR, infrastructure diagnostics, or search and rescue airborne assets.
Maximum Lift & Stability with the REAVERS HEX Frame
For operations requiring the heaviest payloads and maximum stability, the HEX frame delivers. Featuring six motor arms and superior lift distribution, the HEX platform is built for intensive ISR, advanced optics, thermal sensor arrays, LiDAR, and longer-range missions. Designed for robust military deployment and demanding commercial applications, such as but not limited to large area photogrammetry, advanced surveying, or payload delivery, the HEX platform ensures stable flight performance even in challenging conditions.
Performance, Modularity, and Field-Update Readiness
REAVERS platforms are built with the same principle in mind across all frame sizes, every second in the field counts. Performance isn’t just about raw power or endurance; it’s about maintaining consistent output under real world mission stress. That means resisting environmental factors like wind shear, heat, and vibration while keeping onboard systems running smoothly.
The layout on each frame is tuned not only for lift and maneuverability but also to protect delicate payloads. Reduced vibration translates directly to sharper imagery, cleaner sensor readings, and fewer reruns of critical passes. For missions that demand precise mapping, accurate targeting, or clean imaging in unstable conditions, that stability is a mission asset in itself.
Field-update readiness was designed into each of our platforms from day one. Critical components are positioned for easy access, allowing operators to swap props, sensors, or payload mounts in minutes, if not seconds without disassembling the airframe. Battery housing is designed for quick change outs even without gloves on, supporting night ops and cold weather deployments.
What sets REAVERS apart is how modularity is handled at the system level. It’s not just about swapping a part, it’s about the ability to scale or re-task the same aircraft for different roles within a single operational cycle. A platform configured for reconnaissance in the morning can be reconfigured for thermal search in the afternoon, then outfitted for a mapping mission by evening, and finally be on it's way to deliver it's final payload, all without pulling it from the rotation.
For defense users, this means fewer airframes can cover more mission types, reducing logistical loadouts and simplifying transport requirements. For commercial operators, the same principle applies, one platform can perform multiple revenue-generating tasks in a single workday, reducing the total cost of ownership and increasing ROI.
Operational Benefits: Scale, Responsiveness, Cost Control
REAVERS’ modular ecosystem is designed to keep fleets lean, adaptable, and ready for whatever the mission demands. Operators can deploy any frame size without retraining pilots, swapping control systems, or overhauling maintenance protocols. This single training and maintenance standard reduces downtime and keeps crews focused on the mission rather than adjusting to new hardware.
For defense units, the ability to re-task existing platforms in the field means smaller fleets can take on a broader range of missions. A 7″ frame flying a mapping mission in the morning can be outfitted for thermal reconnaissance that same afternoon, all without pulling it from the operational rotation.
Commercial and public-sector operators see similar advantages. A utility inspection crew can switch from a small, agile 5″ frame for rooftop surveys to a HEX carrying LiDAR for terrain mapping, all with shared batteries, parts, and service procedures. This standardization simplifies inventory, shortens maintenance cycles, and reduces spare-part overhead, directly lowering the total cost of ownership.
Shaping the Next Generation of Scalable, Mission-Ready UAVs
The introduction of the 5″, 7″, and HEX frames expands the REAVERS ecosystem into a truly scalable aerial solution for both defense and commercial sectors. These platforms bring a combination of endurance, lift capacity, and mission adaptability that meets the demands of modern ISR, industrial inspection, and large-scale mapping operations.
By unifying performance, modularity, and field-upgrade readiness, REAVERS eliminates the need for separate drone fleets for different mission types. The result is a single, cohesive system that adapts to changing requirements without adding logistical burden.
When the mission calls for speed, versatility, and reliability, REAVERS delivers. Mission-ready. Payload-capable. Built to adapt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What payload types are supported by each frame size?
The 5″ frame is ideal for lightweight payloads like night vision or small thermal units.
The 7″ frame supports mid-weight sensors such as multi-spectral cameras or moderate thermal systems.
The HEX frame is suited for heavy duty payloads including multi-optic arrays, LiDAR systems, or dual sensor packages.
Are new frames compatible with existing REAVERS systems?
Yes. All 5″, 7″, and HEX frames are designed to be fully compatible within the established REAVERS ecosystem. Components are interchangeable, and pilots or operators require no retraining to deploy different frame sizes.
How quickly can frames be swapped in the field?
Frame changes can be executed in under 10 minutes with basic tools. The design ensures fast turnaround and minimal interruption during both defense and commercial operations.
How do flight times compare under heavy payload?
Each frame is optimized for its respective payload class. Flight endurance remains competitive even with heavier sensors, thanks to efficient power management, balanced thrust distribution, and vibration mitigation engineering.
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