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Quantum-Systems GmbH
Company type	Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung
Industry	Technology; VTOL; 3D Reconstruction; Surveillance; Agriculture;
Founded	2015; 10 years ago
Headquarters	Gilching/Munich, Germany
Products	Unmanned Aerial Vehicle; Mission Planning Software;
Website	quantum-systems.com

Quantum-Systems^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5] GmbH is a German technology company headquartered in Gilching, founded in 2015. The company specializes in the development, design and production of small unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAV), commonly known as drones. ^{[citation needed]}

Products

Tron Series

The Tron was the first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) fixed-wing unmanned aerial system (UAS) developed by Quantum-Systems. It served as the foundational platform for subsequent developments within the company. The Tron can carry payloads and sensors weighting up to 2 kg. This model was discontinued in December 2020. ^{[citation needed]}

Trinity Series^[6]

The Trinity series is a line of battery-electric drones with a wingspan of 2.4 meters and a maximum flight duration of 90 minutes. The drone operates effectively in temperatures ranging from -12°C to +50°C and has a cruise speed of 70 km/h.

The Trinity's first prototype had its maiden flight in 2016, with serial production beginning in 2018. The model is equipped with three VTOL transition tilt-rotors and a modular payload system, allowing it to carry up to 700 grams. The fuselage is made from a foamed material to enhance durability. ^{[citation needed]}

Vector & Scorpion Series^[7]

The Vector & Scorpion series is a 2-in-1 system that began serial production in 2020. The Vector is constructed from carbon-fiber-reinforced material, providing resilience in various weather conditions. The Scorpion is a short-range tricopter designed for endurance. Both UAS share the same fuselage.

In September 2020,^[8] Quantum-Systems partnered with Auterion to introduce the Vector, a tactical drone designed for portability and field deployment. ^[9]

Operators

Military operators

Australia: VECTOR selected by the Australian Defence in July 2024 through the Land 129 Phase 4B programme for AUD $90 million. The delivery is panned to start in April 2025.^[10]
Germany: 14 VECTOR drone systems purchased for the special forces as part of the FALKE programme ("ferngeführte Aufklärungssystem, luftgestützt, kurze Entfernung").^[11]^[12]^[13]

Netherlands: First VECTOR supplied to the Dutch Ministry of Defence in October 2022.^[14]
New Zealand: Order in September 2023 for VECTOR drone..^[15]

Philippines: 2 Trinity F90+ drones donated by Germany to the Philippine Coast Guard in 2022.^[16]; 4 additional Trinity F90+ drones pledged by Germany in January 2024.^[17]

Romania: Contract of €18.4 million dor VECTOR Systems to equip the Romanian Armed Forces signed in May 2024.^[18]

Ukraine

Orders: (438)

First order, August 2022, 33 VECTOR^[19]
Second order, January 2023, 105 VECTOR^[19]
Third order: May 2023, 300 VECTOR^[19]

Deliveries

318 VECTOR supplied by Germany as of September 2024^[20]

References

^ "Quantum Systems gewinnt mit Senkrechtstartern". Bay startup (in German). 2017-07-21. Retrieved 2017-10-26.
^ "Senkrechtstarter des Jahres? - 7 Fragen an... Quantum Systems!". Munich Startup (in German). 2017-02-10. Retrieved 2017-10-26.
^ "Quantum Systems". Retrieved 2017-10-26.
^ "Quantum Systems". IHK München (in German). Archived from the original on 2021-04-19. Retrieved 2021-03-16.
^ "Quantum System: "Weit fliegen und richtig landen"". WiWo Gründer (in German). 2017-11-03. Retrieved 2021-03-16.
^ "Quantum-Systems Trinity F90+ eVTOL UAV". Quantum-Systems. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
^ "Quantum-Systems Vector - The 2in1 Vertical Take-off Reconnaissance UAV". Quantum-Systems. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
^ Hambling, David. "One Company Could Transform U.S. Drone Industry". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-03-16.
^ "German drone maker Quantum Systems plans US subsidiary to meet government demand". dronedj.com. Drone DJ.
^ "Quantum-Systems Inc. equips the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with Vector Systems". 15 July 2024.
^ "Aufklärungsdrohnen FALKE für Bundeswehr-Spezialkräfte - bundeswehr-journal". 2023-01-07. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
^ "FALKE – Spezialkräfte der Bundeswehr erhalten Aufklärungsdrohnen von Quantum Systems". soldat-und-technik.de (in German). 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
^ "Quantum Systems wins "FALKE" tender - Special Forces of the German Armed Forces to use Vector reconnaissance drones from Quantum Systems in the future". 27 September 2023.
^ "Quantum-Systems delivered first Vector ISR systems to the Dutch Ministry of Defence". 2022-10-27. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
^ "Quantum-Systems Inc. signs Supply Agreement with New Zealand Ministry of Defence". 14 December 2023.
^ Baroña, Franco Jose C. (June 10, 2022). "Germany donates drone to PCG". Retrieved 2023-02-07.
^ Maitem, Jeoffrey (2024-01-13). "Germany to provide additional drones to the Philippine Coast Guard". Naval News. Retrieved 2024-07-12.
^ "Vector systems for the Romanian MoD - Quantum Systems equips the Romanian Ministry of Defence with Vector systems". 17 June 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Third Vector order from Ukraine Ministry of Defense (MoD) of Ukraine orders additional 300 Vector drones from Quantum Systems". 31 May 2023.
^ "Military support for Ukraine | Federal Government". Website of the Federal Government | Bundesregierung. 2024-09-19. Retrieved 2024-09-23.

External links

Official website

[1] "Quantum Systems gewinnt mit Senkrechtstartern". Bay startup (in German). 2017-07-21. Retrieved 2017-10-26.

[2] "Senkrechtstarter des Jahres? - 7 Fragen an... Quantum Systems!". Munich Startup (in German). 2017-02-10. Retrieved 2017-10-26.

[3] "Quantum Systems". Retrieved 2017-10-26.

[4] "Quantum Systems". IHK München (in German). Archived from the original on 2021-04-19. Retrieved 2021-03-16.

[5] "Quantum System: "Weit fliegen und richtig landen"". WiWo Gründer (in German). 2017-11-03. Retrieved 2021-03-16.

[6] "Quantum-Systems Trinity F90+ eVTOL UAV". Quantum-Systems. Retrieved 2020-03-12.

[7] "Quantum-Systems Vector - The 2in1 Vertical Take-off Reconnaissance UAV". Quantum-Systems. Retrieved 2020-03-12.

[8] Hambling, David. "One Company Could Transform U.S. Drone Industry". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-03-16.

[9] "German drone maker Quantum Systems plans US subsidiary to meet government demand". dronedj.com. Drone DJ.

[10] "Quantum-Systems Inc. equips the Australian Defence Force (ADF) with Vector Systems". 15 July 2024.

[11] "Aufklärungsdrohnen FALKE für Bundeswehr-Spezialkräfte - bundeswehr-journal". 2023-01-07. Retrieved 2024-07-12.

[12] "FALKE – Spezialkräfte der Bundeswehr erhalten Aufklärungsdrohnen von Quantum Systems". soldat-und-technik.de (in German). 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2024-07-12.

[13] "Quantum Systems wins "FALKE" tender - Special Forces of the German Armed Forces to use Vector reconnaissance drones from Quantum Systems in the future". 27 September 2023.

[14] "Quantum-Systems delivered first Vector ISR systems to the Dutch Ministry of Defence". 2022-10-27. Retrieved 2024-07-12.

[15] "Quantum-Systems Inc. signs Supply Agreement with New Zealand Ministry of Defence". 14 December 2023.

[16] Baroña, Franco Jose C. (June 10, 2022). "Germany donates drone to PCG". Retrieved 2023-02-07.

[17] Maitem, Jeoffrey (2024-01-13). "Germany to provide additional drones to the Philippine Coast Guard". Naval News. Retrieved 2024-07-12.

[18] "Vector systems for the Romanian MoD - Quantum Systems equips the Romanian Ministry of Defence with Vector systems". 17 June 2024.

[:0-19] "Third Vector order from Ukraine Ministry of Defense (MoD) of Ukraine orders additional 300 Vector drones from Quantum Systems". 31 May 2023.

[20] "Military support for Ukraine | Federal Government". Website of the Federal Government | Bundesregierung. 2024-09-19. Retrieved 2024-09-23.

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