ALPHA Unmanned Systems
Spanish manufacturer of fuel-powered tactical helicopter UAVs for maritime security, border control, and surveillance missions in over 12 countries.
ALPHA Unmanned Systems, SL is a Madrid-based Spanish manufacturer of small tactical fuel-powered helicopter unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Founded in 2014 by Juan Luque, Alvaro Escarpenter, and Eric Freeman, the company designs and produces two primary platforms: the Alpha 800, a sub-14 kg UAV with over 2.5 hours flight time and 2 kg payload capacity; and the STANAG-compliant Alpha 900, with a maximum takeoff weight of 25 kg, up to 4.5 hours endurance in Long Endurance configuration, and up to 6 kg payload in Heavy Payload configuration. Both systems feature fully autonomous flight, onboard power generation, and IP64-rated electronics.
Customers include the US Department of Defense, Spanish Armed Forces, Hellenic Navy, and Indonesian Coast Guard, spanning four continents. Applications include maritime security, border control, infrastructure inspection, and aerial target operations. In 2025, Alpha partnered with Airbus Helicopters España for crewed-uncrewed teaming integration.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Alpha 800
Fuel-powered helicopter UAV under 14 kg MTOW with 2.5+ hour flight time and 2 kg payload for ISTAR and civilian surveillance missions.
Alpha 900
STANAG-compliant tactical helicopter UAV up to 25 kg MTOW with up to 4.5 hours endurance and 6 kg payload for maritime and border security missions.
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Contact ALPHA Unmanned Systems
WEBSITE
https://www.alphaunmannedsystems.comPHONE
+34 689202067HEADQUARTERS
Spain
Company Facts
Founded
2014
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
Europe
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Funding Stage
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