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BlackBox NOVA VTOL

BlackBox NOVA VTOL

Regular price R 308,999.00 ZAR
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Long Endurance. VTOL Freedom.

A practical, all-electric fixed-wing UAV built to carry your data further.

NOVA combines the efficiency of fixed-wing flight with the operational freedom of VTOL. No runway. No launch catapult. No specialised recovery equipment.

Just deploy, take off vertically, transition to efficient fixed-wing flight and get to work.

 

 

2–3 HRS

Endurance*

1 KG

Payload

7.5 KG

MTOW

25 M/S

Maximum Speed

*With 500 g payload.

 

 

 

Meet NOVA

The UAV is the transport. The payload is the mission.

NOVA was designed around a simple idea:

Get your payload where it needs to be — and keep it there.

As a long-endurance, all-electric fixed-wing UAV with VTOL capability, NOVA is designed for missions where efficient flight, operational flexibility and reliable data collection matter.

Its fixed-wing configuration provides efficient forward flight, while four VTOL motors allow NOVA to operate without a conventional runway.

The result is a UAV that can be deployed from locations where conventional fixed-wing aircraft simply cannot operate.

NOVA is not built to be complicated.
It is built to get the job done.

 

 

 

 

 

VTOL When You Need It. Fixed-Wing When You Don't.

Vertical take-off and landing gives NOVA the freedom to operate from almost anywhere.

Once airborne, NOVA transitions into efficient fixed-wing flight, allowing the aircraft to cover ground and remain on station without the energy demands of continuous hovering.

Vertical Take-Off

No runway required.

Efficient Cruise

Fixed-wing flight maximises endurance.

Vertical Landing

Return to the same operational area without a runway.

Deploy Almost Anywhere

Fields, remote sites, temporary operating areas and locations where conventional aircraft aren't practical.

 

 

 

 

Carrying Your DATA

In UAV operations, the aircraft is not the mission — the payload is.

Whether you're collecting imagery, surveying terrain, monitoring infrastructure or carrying a specialised sensor, the value of the operation comes from the data your payload produces.

NOVA is designed to carry that payload efficiently and reliably.

With a 1 kg payload capacity, NOVA provides the flexibility to integrate mission-specific equipment while retaining useful flight endurance.

The payload is the tool.
The UAV is the transport.
The data is the value.

 

 

 

 

Stay in the Air. Get More Done.

Every minute in the air is another opportunity to collect data.

NOVA delivers 2–3 hours of endurance with a 500 g payload, giving operators the time to cover larger areas, revisit targets or remain on station without constantly bringing the aircraft back to the ground.

At cruise speeds of 17–22 m/s, NOVA is designed to efficiently cover distance while carrying your mission payload.

 

2–3 HOURS

of endurance with 500 g payload

17–22 M/S

Cruising speed

25 M/S

Maximum flying speed

 

 

 

 

Reliability with CONFIDENCE

A UAV is only useful if you can trust it to complete the mission.

NOVA is built around a straightforward philosophy: keep the aircraft practical, robust and serviceable.

Its structure combines EPO, carbon fibre, aviation aluminium alloy and engineered plastics, providing a balance of weight, strength and durability.

The aircraft is designed to operate in challenging conditions, with a specified Level 5 wind resistance.

Built for the real world.

Not the laboratory.

 

 

 

 

Simplicity is KEY

Advanced technology shouldn't mean complicated operations.

NOVA is designed around straightforward deployment, operation and maintenance.

The aircraft uses commercially available, serviceable technologies where practical, while keeping the overall system accessible to operators and technicians.

The result is an aircraft that doesn't need to be treated like a delicate piece of laboratory equipment.

Simple to deploy.
Simple to operate.
Simple to maintain.

Because when you're in the field, simple works.

 

 

 

Stay Connected

NOVA uses the H16 Pro controller and operates within the specified 2.400–2.483 GHz frequency range. The specification sheet lists a 10–30 km control range, with QGroundControl software and Wi-Fi, RJ45, USB and USB-C connectivity.

I'd put a photograph/graphic of the controller here when you have one.

H16 PRO

Professional ground control

QGROUNDCONTROL

Mission planning & flight management

10–30 KM

Specified control range

 

 

 

 

One Platform. Many Missions.

NOVA isn't tied to one sensor or one industry.

Its job is to carry your payload.

That makes it suitable for a range of commercial applications including:

SURVEY & MAPPING

Efficient aerial data collection across large areas.

AGRICULTURE

Crop monitoring, scouting and aerial assessment.

SECURITY & SURVEILLANCE

Long-duration observation and area monitoring.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Inspection and monitoring of large or remote assets.

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

Collect data across areas that are difficult or expensive to access from the ground.

CUSTOM PAYLOADS

Have a specific sensor or application?

Talk to us about integrating it with NOVA.

 


 

 

 

Efficient Propulsion

Purpose-designed propulsion provides the thrust required for VTOL while supporting efficient forward flight.

 

 

 

 

Precision Where It Matters

Integrated navigation hardware supports accurate positioning and automated mission operations.

 

 

 

Designed as a System

Every detail of NOVA is designed around the aircraft's operational requirements — from propulsion and navigation to payload integration and field deployment.

 

 

 

 

Make NOVA Yours

NOVA is available in a range of colour options to suit operational requirements and customer preference.

BLACK
GREY
ORANGE
WHITE

 






NOVA Specifications

Specification NOVA
Aircraft Type Fixed-Wing VTOL UAV
Wingspan 2,180 mm
Length 1,140 mm
MTOW 7.5 kg
Payload 1 kg
Endurance 2–3 hrs with 500 g payload
Maximum Speed 25 m/s
Cruise Speed 17–22 m/s
Flight Altitude 3,000 m
Wind Resistance Level 5
Construction

EPO / Carbon Fibre / Aluminium / Engineering Plastics

 

CONTROL SYSTEM

Specification
Controller H16 Pro
Frequency 2.400–2.483 GHz
Control Range 10–30 km
RF Power 20 dBm CE / 23 dBm FCC
Software QGroundControl
Connectivity Wi-Fi / RJ45 / USB / USB-C

 

 

Built to Work.

At BlackBox UAV, we don't believe that a commercial UAV needs to be complicated to be capable.

We build aircraft around the realities of the people who operate them:

They need to fly.
They need to carry the payload.
They need to collect the data.
And they need to come home.

NOVA is built around that philosophy.

Simple.
Reliable.
Capable.

 

Ready to Put NOVA to Work?

Whether you already know exactly what payload you need to carry, or you're still defining the mission, we'll help you configure the right system.

 

 

 

PACKAGE CONTENTS

Everything You Need to Get NOVA in the Air

NOVA is supplied as a complete operational system, with the aircraft and essential equipment required for deployment.

NOVA AIRCRAFT

The complete NOVA VTOL airframe, including its integrated propulsion, VTOL system and flight electronics.

H16 PRO CONTROLLER

Professional ground control unit for operating the aircraft and managing missions.

BATTERY SYSTEM

2x Flight batteries and associated equipment required to power the aircraft.

CHARGING EQUIPMENT

Charging equipment for preparing the system for operation.

PROPELLERS

Flight and VTOL propulsion propellers as required for the NOVA configuration.

ACCESSORIES & HARDWARE

Essential cables, connectors, mounting hardware and operational accessories.

OPTIONAL TRANSPORT CASE

A dedicated transport case is available as an optional addition for protecting and transporting the NOVA system.

 

 

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