ALTIUS-700M Drone

Manufacturer: Anduril Industries
Category: Attack & Multirole Drones (UAVs)
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Maximum Speed Subsonic
Endurance Up to 75 minutes
Operational Range Approx. 440 km
Payload Capacity Modular warhead

Full Specifications

1. General Information

Name	ALTIUS-700M
Manufacturer	Area-I, Anduril Industries
Country of Origin	United States
Type / Role	Loitering Munition UAV
First Flight / Introduced	Late 2010s
Status	In Service
Unit Cost	Not Disclosed (Estimated low six figures USD)

2. Performance

Maximum Speed	Subsonic
Cruise Speed	Approx. 440 km
Operational Range	Up to 75 minutes
Endurance	Up to 75 minutes
Service Ceiling	Not Publicly Disclosed
Rate of Climb	Not Publicly Disclosed

3. Dimensions

Length	Approx. 1.9 m
Wingspan	Approx. 2.6 m
Height	Not Publicly Disclosed
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)	Approx. 30 kg

4. Payload & Armament

Payload Capacity	Modular high explosive warhead
Hardpoints	Internal payload bay
Weapons	Integrated loitering munition warhead
Sensors	EO payload, ISR options
Avionics	Encrypted datalink, onboard mission computer

5. Propulsion

Engine Type	Electric motor
Engine Power	Not Publicly Disclosed
Propeller Type	Rear mounted pusher propeller

6. Communication & Control

Control Type	Remote, operator in the loop
Data Link Range	Secure tactical datalink
Navigation	GPS aided inertial navigation
Ground Control Station	Portable or vehicle mounted

7. Operational Use

Primary Users	U.S. military and allied forces
Combat Proven	Limited public disclosure
Notable Operations	Not publicly detailed

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

Technology 8 / 10
Performance 8 / 10
Combat Effectiveness 8 / 10
Operational Flexibility 8 / 10

PROS

Flexible launch from air, land, and sea
Long range for its size class
Modular payload and sensor options
Reduced risk to crewed platforms
Suitable for contested environments

CONS

One-way mission limits reuse
Smaller warhead than larger strike UAVs
Dependent on data links for full capability
Limited speed compared to cruise missiles
Classified specs restrict transparency

ALTIUS-700M Long-Range Loitering Munition Drone

The ALTIUS-700M is a long-range loitering munition built for modern, high-risk battlespaces. Designed for precision strike and intelligence missions, it blends the flexibility of a small drone with the lethality of a guided weapon. Its modular design allows launch from aircraft, ships, ground vehicles, and fixed positions, giving U.S. and allied forces a rapid-response option against time-sensitive targets.

Unlike traditional UAVs, the ALTIUS-700M is optimized for one-way attack missions while still supporting surveillance and target identification before engagement. This makes it especially useful for suppression of enemy air defenses, maritime strike support, and battlefield reconnaissance.

Manufacturer

The ALTIUS-700M was developed by Area-I, now part of Anduril Industries, a U.S. defense company focused on autonomous systems. The drone reflects U.S. military demand for low-cost, networked, and rapidly deployable strike assets.

Speed and Range

The ALTIUS-700M offers an operational range of roughly 440 km, depending on mission profile and launch method. It cruises at subsonic speeds suitable for endurance and target tracking rather than raw speed. Its endurance allows operators to loiter over an area, confirm targets, and strike when conditions are favorable.

ALTIUS-700M Long-Range Loitering Munition Drone Price

Exact pricing is not publicly disclosed. Open-source estimates place unit cost in the low hundreds of thousands of U.S. dollars, depending on configuration, sensors, and warhead type.

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