TEKEVER has introduced the new AR6 family of autonomous heavy-lift platforms to expand its unmanned systems portfolio with a new aircraft designed to transport payloads of up to 200kg over a range of 500km for both civil and military missions.
The AR6 was developed and built in the UK in collaboration with domestic small and medium-sized enterprise partners. TEKEVER highlighted that the platform addresses a gap in the heavy-lift drone market, where existing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) systems typically carry smaller payloads over shorter distances. The company said the new platform uses hydraulic and propulsion technologies to achieve a payload capacity of 200 kg with a range of 500 km.
“AR6 represents the next evolution of our autonomous capability,” said Ricardo Mendes, CEO of TEKEVER. “For years, we’ve helped customers move information. Today, we’re extending that capability to moving what matters most. Autonomous Lift opens a new category of missions for TEKEVER and, more importantly, for our customers. “
TEKEVER said the AR6 is designed to operate in demanding environmental conditions while reducing maintenance requirements. The company identified potential civilian applications including logistics, offshore operations, medical support, search and rescue, and disaster relief.
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The military version is designed to operate without reliance on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). It incorporates autonomous mission capabilities for multi-platform swarming, crewed teaming and enhanced survivability, while integrating TEKEVER’s proprietary autonomy software and operational experience gained from deployments in Ukraine.
“The future of autonomy is about delivering operational outcomes,” said Karl Brew, Head of TEKEVER UK. “AR6 expands the envelop enabling us to leverage all of the experience we have built up in Ukraine and around the world into a whole new set of use cases. “
