DZYNE Technologies announced a breakthrough in unmanned aerial system (UAS) performance as its flagship ULTRA Turbo completed a mission-representative flight achieving 60 hours at 25,000 feet while sustaining 100 knots true airspeed (KTAS).
The milestone sets a new benchmark for Group 5 UAS endurance and establishes ULTRA Turbo as a leader in persistent airborne capability.
Developed through rapid iteration, seamless integration, and accelerated testing, ULTRA Turbo highlights DZYNE’s ability to deliver advanced capability at speed. Its combination of high-altitude performance and faster cruise speeds enables superior headwind penetration and broader operational reach for complex missions across defense, homeland security, civil, and commercial sectors.
“ULTRA Turbo showcases DZYNE’s ability to anticipate, adapt, and deliver solutions that directly support mission requirements,” said Ed Smetak, EVP of Programs at DZYNE Technologies. “This milestone demonstrates how endurance, paired with altitude and speed at this scale, can transform operational awareness for our clients and strengthen the foundation of our long-endurance aircraft portfolio.”
ULTRA Turbo is the latest evolution of the ULTRA UAS family, engineered to provide strategic reach at tactical cost. Its performance rivals significantly more expensive platforms while maintaining a compact logistical footprint that enables rapid deployment and simplified sustainment.
Key capabilities include:
- GPS-hardened architecture for resilience in contested environments
- Multi-mission payload support for ISR, EW, communications relay, and launched effects
- Compact logistics for flexible, rapid operations
The aircraft supports missions ranging from situational domain awareness, border patrol, and maritime surveillance to oil and gas monitoring, agriculture, environmental assessment, and infrastructure security.
This record-setting flight validates DZYNE’s investment in scalable U.S.-based production, strengthens customer confidence, and advances pathways toward program-of-record adoption.
Case Number: AFRL-2026-0190 | Cleared 14 Jan 2026
Source: DZYNE