NEROS ARCHER – FPV drones

Aerial Systems / FPV Archer One-way attack FPV drone from the US company Neros. Built for modular payloads and resilient comms, mass produced with a secure supply chain. up to 36 km Range up to 45 min Flight time up to 3.2 kg Payload Blue UAS Certification Pentagon / Drone Dominance Program Drone Dominance Winner Drone Dominance is a U.S. Department of Defense program where soldiers compare FPV drones from dozens of manufacturers in live-fire "Gauntlet" tests. The best performers receive serial orders. NEROS is the only company that placed in both competition categories during the Gauntlet II round. 1st Gauntlet II, close-quarters combat Winner in the Tactical Assault in Confined Environments category, 3rd place in the long-range strike category. September 2026. 14,000 drones ordered An order worth over $100M USD following Gauntlet II, including the Archer AI variant with autonomous target acquisition. 2nd Gauntlet I Second place out of 25 manufacturers (87.5 points), Fort Benning, March 2026. The order for 2,400 drones was delivered on time, securing bonus orders of 2,000 and 800 drones, for a total of 5,200. Drone Shield 2026 · Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic and NATO DIANA NEROS participated in the Drone Shield 2026 experimental exercise in the Czech Republic. Videos and details US contracts Who NEROS builds for US Army Framework agreement worth up to $500 million for ARCHER drones and ground control stations under the Purpose-Built Attritable Systems (PBAS) program, 2026. US Department of Defense Order for 14,000 drones worth over $100 million following the Gauntlet II win (September 2026), plus 5,200 drones from the Gauntlet I round. US Marine Corps Contract for thousands of ARCHER drones ($17 million), training and live-fire exercises, including in South Korea. Production Capacity 1,000,000 drones per year The new 23,000 m² NEROS Project Millennium facility in Torrance, California, is designed for a capacity of up to one million drones annually. NEROS aims to reach this volume by 2028. By August 2026, the company was already producing about 1,200 ARCHER drones per week, meaning deliveries are a matter of weeks, not years. Design Four layers of in-house development 01 Flight Control Proprietary flight computer with integrated sensors and expansion room. The pilot maintains full control over the craft even during the most demanding missions. 02 Propulsion Motors and controllers developed and manufactured directly by Neros. Range, power, and payload in a compact form factor. 03 Radio Link Custom radios for control and video transmission, designed for long range and high resistance to electronic interference. 04 Software Software-defined hardware allows for rapid development, but the system is fully functional from day one, without reliance on future updates. Role A one-way attack strike drone ARCHER is an FPV drone built primarily for strike. It is a one-way attack system: the drone carries its payload to the target and is expended on impact. The user selects the payload configuration and drone size to suit the mission. Sizes Three sizes, one platform ARCHER comes in three sizes. All share the same electronics, radio link and CROSSBOW ground control station, so training and logistics stay common. 01 · Close quarters ARCHER 5" A compact, highly manoeuvrable airframe for confined and indoor environments. Also serves as a training platform. 13 km · 20 min · 145 km/h 02 · Long range ARCHER 8" A balanced combination of payload, range and situational awareness in a compact, soldier-operated system. 36 km · 39 min · 129 km/h 03 · Long range, heavier payload ARCHER 10" Carries up to 3.2 kg over more than 25 km, day or night. Converts to a 5" or 8" configuration in the field. 36 km · 45 min · 129 km/h Specifications Technical parameters ARCHER 5" ARCHER 8" ARCHER 10" Dimensions (L × W) 35 × 37 cm 44 × 49 cm 50 × 58 cm Airframe weight 1,175 g 2,500 g 2,500 g Battery 6S, 5 Ah 6S, 15 Ah 6S, 15 Ah Top speed 145 km/h 129 km/h 129 km/h Range 13 km 36 km 36 km Flight time 20 min 39 min 45 min Payload on request on request up to 3.2 kg Launch time under 3 min under 3 min under 3 min Manufacturer figures. Actual performance depends on configuration and payload. Detailed specifications are available on request. Common to all sizes Dual-band control link, hardened against electronic warfare 640 × 480 thermal camera, IR illuminator and down camera Swappable front sensor and ruggedised camera mount Frequency-tuned, user-swappable antennas Blue UAS certified, made in the USA with no Chinese components Ground Segment Crossbow ARCHER drones are flown with the CROSSBOW tactical ground control station, which provides electronic warfare resistance at range. The current Block 2 combines the radio and the pilot unit in a single compact, wearable unit. Training and support From first flight to instructors Every system comes with training and direct access to the manufacturer's support team. Courses run at the unit, at military facilities or as part of an exercise. Operator course 5 days · up to 10 students For soldiers with no prior FPV experience. Classroom, simulator and live flights through to deployment. Instructor course 5 days · up to 10 students Turns operator-course graduates into instructors who run the training within their own unit. Urban and CQB 10 days · day and night Supporting manoeuvre forces in built-up areas. Long range 10 days · day and night Planning and flying long-range missions with degraded communications. Course content, dates and entry requirements are available on request. New in NEROS Portfolio / C-UAS Bandit An interceptor drone against enemy Class 2 and 3 unmanned aerial systems, including Shahed-type drones. It builds on the same production line and supply chain as the ARCHER, allowing for large-scale, low-cost manufacturing. The hardware is designed from the outset for multi-drone swarm control. Type: kinetic interceptor Targets: Class 2 and 3 UAS Deployment: planned for end of 2026 Technical details: upon request NEROS BANDIT. Visualization: NEROS. Interested in Archer? X-Armor, part of the EGER CZ group, is the exclusive representative of NEROS for the Czech Republic and Slovakia. We will provide technical documentation, available configurations, and a price quote. Contact us via the button on this page. We supply armed forces, security agencies, and authorized defense sector entities in compliance with regulations regarding the trade in military equipment.