Heavy-Lift Autonomous Systems
Autonomous heavy-lift systems for mission-critical operations.
KaizenTM Aerospace designs and manufactures xFoldTM modular VTOL platforms powered by xNavTM - engineered for persistent logistics, ISR, and industrial deployment.
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Platform Overview
Heavy lift. Autonomous control. Built for deployment.
Mission-critical operations demand payload capacity, endurance, and reliability that most unmanned systems cannot deliver.
Payload Capability
Up to 1,000 lb heavy-lift configurations across the xFold™ platform family.
Hybrid Endurance
Extended operational endurance using integrated hybrid propulsion systems.
Modular Architecture
Configurable airframes, propulsion options, and payload integrations.
Field Deployment Ready
Designed for rapid deployment in industrial and defense environments.
KaizenTM Aerospace bridges this gap.
Modular heavy-lift VTOL platforms designed for sustained field operations and adaptive mission execution.
xFoldTM Platform Series
Engineered for sustained deployment.
The xFoldTM platform family spans compact ISR systems to 1,000 lb heavy-lift VTOL aircraft. Each platform is modular, NDAA-compliant, and configurable across multiple propulsion and payload architectures.
Extended Endurance Multi-Mission
xFoldTM Dragon
Extended endurance multi-mission platform. Battery or hybrid propulsion. Rapid deployment architecture.
- Most efficient drone under 55 lb (Part 107)
- Battery or hybrid power
- Modular quad / hex / octo configurations
- Designed for ISR and light logistics
Medium-Lift Industrial
xFold DragonH500TM
Medium-lift VTOL platform designed for industrial and defense applications.
- Up to 500 lb load (Payload + Batteries / Hybrid system)
- Extended hybrid endurance
- Composite modular airframe
- Configurable payload integration
Heavy-Lift Autonomous
xFold DragonH1000TM
Heavy-lift autonomous VTOL system built for persistent logistics and aerial deployment.
- Up to 1,000 lb load (Payload + Batteries / Hybrid system)
- Hybrid propulsion architecture
- Composite aerospace structure
- Designed for sustained field operations
Applications
Designed for complex operational environments.
KaizenTM Aerospace platforms are deployed across industrial, agricultural, defense, and emergency response sectors where reliability and payload capacity are critical.
Detect. Decide. Deploy.
Persistent aerial logistics and sensor deployment for time-critical environments.
- Heavy-lift suppressant transport
- Thermal and multispectral payload integration
- Coordinated multi-aircraft deployment
- BVLOS-capable architecture
High-capacity agricultural operations.
High-capacity hybrid platforms designed for large-scale agricultural operations.
- Extended endurance for field coverage
- High-volume payload systems
- Modular tank and spreader integration
- NDAA-compliant configuration
Autonomous heavy-lift for austere environments.
Autonomous heavy-lift VTOL systems for austere and contested environments.
- Persistent resupply
- No runway required
- Modular mission configurations
- Secure communications architecture
Technical Specifications
Built to aerospace manufacturing standards.
The xFoldTM lineup is manufactured using composite aerospace structures, redundant systems architecture, and modular serviceable components designed for field operations.
| Specification | DragonTM | DragonH500TM | DragonH1000TM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Takeoff Weight* | Up to 100 lb | Up to 655 lb | Up to 1,488 lb |
| Max Load (Payload + Batteries / Hybrid)* | Up to 60 lb | Up to 520 lb | Up to 1,000 lb |
| Endurance (Hybrid) | Up to 4 hrs | Up to 6 hrs | Up to 6 hrs |
| Endurance at 50 kg | -- | Up to 5.5 hrs | Up to 6 hrs |
| Fuel Burn Rate | -- | 20 L/hr | 40 L/hr |
| Frame Material | Carbon fiber | Carbon fiber | Carbon fiber composite |
| Control System | xNav™ AI | xNav™ AI | xNav™ AI |
| Power Options | Battery / Hybrid / Tether | Battery / Hybrid / Tether | Battery / Hybrid / Tether |
*All weight and load figures are approximate maximums and may vary depending on mission configuration, payload type, environmental conditions, and power source selection.
Modular Architecture
Every component is serviceable, modular, and aircraft-grade. Quad, hex, octo, or twelve-motor configurations. Booms fold for transport.
NDAA & Remote ID
All xFold™ platforms are NDAA compliant and Remote ID compliant. USA Defense Logistics Agency CAGE Code: 9YRW6.
Hybrid Endurance
Hybrid engines designed for extended operational hours. Integrated propulsion management for sustained field deployment.
Trusted By & Certifications
Deployed with leading government and industrial partners.
KaizenTM Aerospace platforms have supported operations with U.S. government agencies and global industrial partners across logistics, ISR, and heavy-lift applications.
XPRIZE Wildfire Finalist
Advancing in the $11M XPRIZE Wildfire Competition
KaizenTM Aerospace is a finalist in the XPRIZE Wildfire Autonomous Wildfire Response Track — a global competition to develop next-generation technologies for ending destructive wildfires. Our team has advanced to the Alaska finals, demonstrating autonomous heavy-lift suppression and real-time coordination capabilities.
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Certifications
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