KLM Defense has introduced the XROSSBAT, a multi-payload tactical ISR platform engineered around a single airframe with four interchangeable sensor gimbals on a common mount. Starting at INR 4.99 Lacs (approx. $6,000 USD), the drone achieves 55-59 minutes of endurance, making professional-grade, hour-long tactical ISR capabilities accessible to smaller defense, security, and commercial operators.
The XROSSBAT features a 10 km encrypted radio range, Level 1 electronic countermeasures, a 27,000 ft service ceiling, and wind resilience up to 60 km/h. Its proprietary common gimbal mount supports four payloads: the Sniper30, Spectra384, UC65 Pro, and the flagship Vigilon 100, which includes an 8MP 4K sensor, 100x hybrid zoom, 640x512 thermal imager, and 4 TOPS of onboard AI compute for target identification and tracking.
For B2B clients in security, border patrol, disaster management, and industrial inspection, this drone provides a cost-effective solution for extended monitoring missions. The ability to swap sensor payloads based on mission requirements—rather than being locked into a single configuration at procurement—reduces the need for multiple airframes, streamlines spares inventory, and simplifies crew training.
This means that organizations with tighter budgets can now field genuine hour-long on-station ISR coverage without stretching acquisition costs. As Mr. Nagesh Sharma, Co-Founder of KLM Defense, stated, An aircraft that can hold station for close to an hour used to come with a price tag that put it out of reach for a lot of the units that needed it most. At an INR 4.99 Lacs starting price, XROSSBAT changes that equation entirely.
The XROSSBAT is available now, with configurations priced as follows:
| Configuration | Starting Price (INR) | Key Payload Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Sniper30 | 4.99 Lacs | Daylight ID, 30x zoom |
| Spectra384 | 5.5 Lacs | Basic day+thermal fusion |
| UC65 Pro | 6.99 Lacs | 5MP/2K day, 30x zoom, 640x512 thermal, 1000m LRF |
The flagship Vigilon 100 payload includes a 100x hybrid zoom, 4K30 video, a 640x512 thermal imager with super-resolution, and a 1200m laser range finder, all within the same airframe specification. This commonality ensures one spares inventory, one ground-control workflow, and one flight-qualified crew, significantly lowering total ownership costs.
Full specifications and ordering details are available at www.klmdefense.com. This launch sets a new benchmark for affordable endurance in the tactical UAV market, potentially driving demand for high-energy-density battery systems as operators seek to maximize mission times.
Achieving 1-hour ISR endurance requires optimized battery energy density and weight; our custom UAV battery solutions are designed for such performance-critical applications. Explore battery options at https://tool.liion-batt.com to extend your drone's mission time efficiently.
