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RQ-35 Heidrun
A hand-launched fixed-wing mini-UAS weighing 3.07 kg, designed for military ISR in contested electromagnetic environments. It flies for up to 150 minutes, operates without GPS and maintains an EW-resilient datalink up to 50 km. The system ships with ruggedised ground control stations, EO and EO/IR payloads with up to 80x zoom, patch and dual-patch antenna kits, and deep stall landing capability for confined deployment areas.
Sky-Watch Drone Manager (SDM)
Proprietary software that runs the RQ-35 Heidrun system, covering flight planning, autonomous mission execution, GNSS-denied navigation and real-time data sharing. SDM integrates with external battle management and situational awareness platforms including Palantir, Helsing, Systematic SitaWare and ATAK-Mil, feeding live ISR data into the operator's wider tactical picture.
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BUILD TO PERFORM. UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE.
UNMATCHED FLIGHT TIME AND RANGE EFFICIENCY.
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Sky-Watch is a Danish UAS developer and manufacturer founded in 2009 in Støvring, Denmark. The company builds fixed-wing mini-drone systems for military intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), with headquarters, R&D and production all based in Denmark. Since 2022, Sky-Watch has operated as a division of US-listed AIRO Group Holdings.
Offices
Støvring, DenmarkCustomers & Partners
Armed Forces of UkrainePalantir TechnologiesHelsingSystematicTeleplan GlobeAalborg University
Timeline
2025-11
Awarded $4.5 million to develop counter electronic warfare (CEW) capabilities for the RQ-35 platform, in partnership with Aalborg University.
2024-04
Netherlands, Denmark and Germany announce a joint €200 million order for RQ-35 Heidrun drones destined for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
2023-02
Ukraine procured 35 RQ-35 Heidrun drones through the United24 initiative for aerial reconnaissance operations.
2022-03
Acquired by US-based AIRO Group Holdings; Ukrainian Armed Forces begin operational use of the RQ-35 Heidrun.
2009
Founded in Støvring, Denmark.
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Products & Solutions
RQ-35 Heidrun
A hand-launched fixed-wing mini-UAS weighing 3.07 kg, designed for military ISR in contested electromagnetic environments. It flies for up to 150 minutes, operates without GPS and maintains an EW-resilient datalink up to 50 km. The system ships with ruggedised ground control stations, EO and EO/IR payloads with up to 80x zoom, patch and dual-patch antenna kits, and deep stall landing capability for confined deployment areas.
Sky-Watch Drone Manager (SDM)
Proprietary software that runs the RQ-35 Heidrun system, covering flight planning, autonomous mission execution, GNSS-denied navigation and real-time data sharing. SDM integrates with external battle management and situational awareness platforms including Palantir, Helsing, Systematic SitaWare and ATAK-Mil, feeding live ISR data into the operator's wider tactical picture.
Videos
BUILD TO PERFORM. UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE.
UNMATCHED FLIGHT TIME AND RANGE EFFICIENCY.
Sky-Watch – The Frontline Episodes: Combat proven. Mission ready.
Open Positions (6)
About
Sky-Watch is a Danish UAS developer and manufacturer founded in 2009 in Støvring, Denmark. The company builds fixed-wing mini-drone systems for military intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), with headquarters, R&D and production all based in Denmark. Since 2022, Sky-Watch has operated as a division of US-listed AIRO Group Holdings.
Offices
Støvring, DenmarkCustomers & Partners
Armed Forces of UkrainePalantir TechnologiesHelsingSystematicTeleplan GlobeAalborg University
Timeline
2025-11
Awarded $4.5 million to develop counter electronic warfare (CEW) capabilities for the RQ-35 platform, in partnership with Aalborg University.
2024-04
Netherlands, Denmark and Germany announce a joint €200 million order for RQ-35 Heidrun drones destined for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
2023-02
Ukraine procured 35 RQ-35 Heidrun drones through the United24 initiative for aerial reconnaissance operations.
2022-03
Acquired by US-based AIRO Group Holdings; Ukrainian Armed Forces begin operational use of the RQ-35 Heidrun.
2009
Founded in Støvring, Denmark.
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