Robot model

Vector

Autonomous reconnaissance drone from Quantum Systems for defense and security applications.

Manufacturer: Quantum Systems
Form factor: aerial
Maturity: commercial
Lifecycle: active
Deployments: 5
Website: quantum-systems.com ↗

The verified answer

As of Oct 2026, DEPLOY verifies Vector, a aerial by Quantum Systems (commercial): 5 verified deployments on record. 2 sources back the record.

Overview

Autonomous reconnaissance drone from Quantum Systems for defense and security applications. It is an aerial drone designed for physical AI applications. Key specifications include Manufacturer: Quantum Systems, Type: Drone/UAV, Maturity: Commercially available.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage: commercial(Commercially deployed with revenue-generating operations.)
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Key facts

Vector AI fixed-wing (company-listed)

Max take-off weight 21 lbs, endurance 180+ min, 33 to 45 mph, 9.2 ft wingspan, 4.9 ft length, IP55.

Vector AI multicopter (company-listed)

17.6 lbs, 45 min endurance, 0 to 34 mph, 4.5 ft wingspan, 4.9 ft length, IP55.

Data link and AI compute

SRA data link up to 25 km on S-band with AES 256 encryption; AI processing on 2 x Jetson Orin boards.

Setup and Blue UAS (company-stated)

Single-operator setup takes under three minutes; Vector AI is compliant with the U.S. Department of Defense Blue UAS framework.

Data & sources

News coverage

Web sources

2 sources backing this record.View all →

Accountability: Quantum Systems has a Claim Integrity of 100% (2 of 2 public claims verified). See the industry ledger.

Pricing

No verified price is on record for Vector. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

How DEPLOY tracks pricing

Deployments (5)

Vector at United Statesoperational
$15.3M contract with US Army for Vector AI drones.
Vector at Australiaoperational
VECTOR selected by Australian Defence through Land 129 Phase 4B programme for AUD $90 million.
Vector at Spainoperational
Spanish Armed Forces framework agreement for 91 Vector systems (182 drones) worth €27 million.
Vector at Germanyoperational
14 drone systems for German special forces (FALKE programme).
Vector at Ukraineoperational
Three orders from Ukraine Ministry of Defense: 33 VECTOR (Aug 2022), 105 (Jan 2023), 300 (May 2023).

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Vector on the deployment map

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Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

Record createdJul 13, 2026
Added to the verified registry
Deployment verifiedVerifiedJun 1, 2025
at United States
Deployment verifiedVerifiedMay 4, 2025
at Spain
Deployment verifiedVerifiedJul 15, 2024
at Australia
Deployment verifiedVerifiedSep 27, 2023
at Germany

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Vector.

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Sources (2)

Drone startup Quantum Systems raises $1.2 billion amid defense boom · https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/02/autonomous-defense-startup-quantum-systems.html · 2026-07-02
https://quantum-systems.com/vector-ai/

Common questions

What is Vector?

How much does Vector cost?

Vector's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Vector from Quantum Systems. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.

Is Vector actually deployed in the real world?

Yes. Vector is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.

Who makes Vector?

Vector is made by Quantum Systems, based in Munich, Germany, founded in 2015.

Where is Vector deployed?

5 verified deployments of Vector are on the DEPLOY registry, including at United States, Australia, Spain.

Can you buy Vector?

Vector is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.

What are alternatives to Vector?

On the DEPLOY registry, comparable aerial robots to Vector include Wing Delivery Aircraft, Skydio X10, Zipline Platform 2 (P2), Prime Air MK30.

How does Vector compare to Wing Delivery Aircraft?

Vector and Wing Delivery Aircraft (Wing · 35 deployments) are both aerial robots on the DEPLOY registry. Vector has 5 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.

Is Vector a top aerial?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Vector ranks in roughly the top 7% of aerial models tracked by the registry.

What is Vector's maturity stage?

Vector is at the commercial stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Commercial stage means production-grade deployments are operating at named customer sites.

Is Vector safe?

Vector has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.

Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-10-10

Verification posture

Verified

Medium confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-10-10

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: commercial

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: aerial

Sources by quality tier

1: secondary-established-publication; Established publication
1: unclassified; Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.