Talisman HD

Talisman HD

The Aircraft

HEAVY DUTY. EXTENDED ENDURANCE.

Overview

Talisman HD

Talisman HD is Elytron Aeronautica's Heavy Duty unmanned aerial platform, developed for operations where endurance, system integration and operational capability are critical success factors.
Designed from the outset to support larger payloads, increased onboard resources and advanced mission systems, Talisman HD extends the operational envelope of conventional UAV platforms while preserving deployment flexibility and mission efficiency.

The result is a platform capable of delivering significantly greater operational capability within a compact, transportable and mission-ready system.

Applications

Built for demanding operations

Talisman HD has been developed to address missions requiring greater payload capacity, increased onboard resources and enhanced operational persistence.

The platform combines a reinforced structure, enlarged fuselage volume, increased fuel capacity and a mission-oriented architecture specifically engineered for advanced system integration.

Every design decision has been driven by a single objective: increase capability without compromising endurance.

Whether supporting ISR operations, communications relay, environmental monitoring or specialized mission payloads, Talisman HD is engineered to remain operational when mission requirements become more demanding.

Talisman HD fleet

Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance

Persistent aerial observation and situational awareness across large operational areas.

Border & Maritime Surveillance

Long-endurance monitoring of land and maritime borders.

Search & Rescue

Rapid deployment and persistent aerial presence during emergency operations.

Law Enforcement & Public Safety

Support for security operations and critical infrastructure monitoring.

Environmental Monitoring

Geospatial, environmental and remote sensing applications.

Communications Relay

Extended communications coverage in remote and infrastructure-limited environments.

Technical Specifications

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Length270 cm

Wingspan400 cm

Height84 cm

Empty Weight63.4 kg

Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW)120 kg

Useful LoadUp to 56.6 kg

Fuel CapacityUp to 36 Litres

Operational CeilingUp to 9,500 m / 31,000 ft

EnduranceUp to 18 Hours

Minimum Operational Speed80–85 km/h

Powerplant11 hp EFI Two-Stroke Engine

Maximum Level Speed230 km/h

Generator OutputUp to 750 W

Best Endurance Speed120 km/h

OperationsBVLOS & SATCOM Ready

Talisman HD cutaway

Heavy Duty Architecture

Heavy Duty is not about carrying more weight. It is about carrying more capability.
Talisman HD has been designed to integrate larger payloads, additional mission systems and expanded onboard equipment while maintaining endurance and operational efficiency.

Its enlarged fuselage architecture provides dedicated volume for:

High-Power Mission Payloads

Advanced Datalink Integration

Fuel Capacity up to 36 Litres

SATCOM Equipment

Avionics and Mission Systems

Customer-Specific Mission Equipment

The modular architecture enables rapid reconfiguration according to mission requirements while simplifying future upgrades and payload integration activities.

More capability. More autonomy. More mission potential.

Talisman HD system integration

Designed for system integration

Modern operations require more than a sensor. They require a complete mission system. Talisman HD has been engineered to support simultaneous integration of multiple technologies and payloads, enabling complex mission configurations and future capability growth.

Typical payloads include:

EO/IR Systems

Communications Relay Systems

LiDAR Sensors

SATCOM Terminals

Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)

Scientific Sensors

Multispectral Sensors

Custom Mission Equipment

The platform architecture has been developed to support evolving operational requirements while minimizing integration risk and preserving mission flexibility.

Engineered for persistence

Mission effectiveness depends on time on station. Talisman HD combines aerodynamic efficiency, optimized propulsion integration and increased fuel capacity to maximize operational persistence.

With fuel capacity up to 36 litres and endurance reaching up to 18 hours, the platform supports missions requiring extended operational presence and long-range deployment.

Operating ceilings up to 31,000 ft (9,500 m) provide expanded coverage, improved line-of-sight communications and enhanced mission effectiveness.

Capability matters. Persistence makes it operational.

Talisman HD internal layout

Aerodynamic efficiency & operational performance

Talisman HD adopts Elytron Aeronautica's tandem-wing configuration and pusher propulsion layout, optimized to combine payload capability, endurance and operational efficiency.

The aerodynamic design has been developed to provide:

High Lift Capability

Efficient Cruise Performance

Excellent Stability

Extended Loiter Time

Reduced Aerodynamic Drag

Improved Payload Carrying Efficiency

This configuration enables the platform to combine payload capability, endurance and operational flexibility within a compact and transportable footprint.

Heavy Duty. Extended Endurance.

Talisman HD combines operational capability, persistence and mission flexibility within a single Heavy Duty aerospace platform.
Designed for organizations operating in demanding environments, it delivers the endurance, integration capability and operational reach required by modern mission systems.

Built to do more. Engineered to stay longer.

Talisman HD