ATLAS - C
A long-range, remotely piloted freight aircraft. Designed, engineered and manufactured in Australia
Designed to meet a simple brief: carry 50kg over 1000km from a 250m unsealed runway, in Australian outback conditions.
ATLAS is designed for Australia's unique landscape.
We understand that connecting remote Australia demands more than just an aircraft; it requires a robust, adaptable solution that can navigate the country's vast and challenging terrain. That is why ATLAS is engineered from the ground up, ensuring essential goods can reach even the most isolated communities.
ATLAS-C Specifications
Payload: 50kg
Design Range: 1000km
Runway: 250m unsealed
Maximum take-off weight: 150kg
Cruise Speed: 64 knots (about 120km/hr)
Cargo Volume: 0.7 cubic meters
Airframe: Carbon fibre composite
Configuration: High wing, V-tail, rear mounted engine
Propulsion: Single combustion engine
Operation: Remotely piloted, with autonomous cruise
FLIGHT TESTED
ATLAS-C flew on 9 September 2026 in outback QLD, under manual and then autonomous control.
The results were better than the design case: Post flight analysis supports a modelled range of about 1,400km, and the aircraft cruised on under 3 litres of fuel an hour, with a ground roll of 180 meters.
The flight test program was delivered with RMIT University through the iMOVE Cooperative Research Centre