{"product_id":"blackbox-uav-narvi-vtol","title":"BlackBox UAV NARVI VTOL","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNARVI VTOL UAV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall Aircraft. Serious Capability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackBox NARVI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a compact, long-endurance VTOL UAV currently under development by BlackBox UAV in South Africa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned as a practical \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eworkhorse platform for commercial and professional operations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, NARVI combines the efficiency of a fixed-wing aircraft with the operational flexibility of vertical take-off and landing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo runway. No complicated launch equipment. Just deploy, take off vertically, transition to efficient fixed-wing flight, and get to work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNARVI is being developed with real-world applications in mind — including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eagriculture, security, surveying, inspection, mapping and environmental monitoring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***CURRENTLY IN DEVELOPMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNARVI is currently undergoing development and testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are refining the aircraft's airframe, propulsion system, flight characteristics and payload capabilities before entering final production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications shown on this page are preliminary and may change during development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRELIMINARY ESTIMATED SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAircraft Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e VTOL Fixed-Wing UAV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tri-Rotor Tilt VTOL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 1.0-1.6 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMTOW:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 1.5–2.5 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlight Endurance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 1.5–2 hours*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperational Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to approx. 10 km*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePayload:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Daylight \/ Thermal \/ Mapping options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDevelopment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e South Africa 🇿🇦\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Final performance specifications will depend on configuration, payload, weather conditions and final aircraft development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBUILT FOR THE REAL WORLD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe don't believe professional UAVs need to be unnecessarily complicated or prohibitively expensive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNARVI is being designed around a simple philosophy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReliable. Practical. Serviceable. Capable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compact platform that can be transported easily, deployed quickly and operated in environments where conventional aircraft simply aren't practical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMULTIPLE PAYLOAD OPTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNARVI is being designed to support different mission payloads, allowing the aircraft to be configured for the job at hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePotential payload configurations include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• High-resolution daylight cameras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Thermal imaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Mapping and surveying payloads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Custom mission-specific payloads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe modular approach allows NARVI to evolve with your operational requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHY VTOL?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional fixed-wing UAVs require a launch and recovery area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNARVI doesn't.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVertical take-off and landing allows the aircraft to operate from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efarms, remote sites, confined areas and locations where a runway simply isn't available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce airborne, NARVI transitions into efficient fixed-wing flight to maximise endurance and operational range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe best of both worlds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMADE IN SOUTH AFRICA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNARVI is being developed and manufactured by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackBox UAV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a proudly South African UAV company focused on building practical aircraft for real-world applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur goal is not simply to build another drone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe are building a range of UAV platforms designed around the needs of the people who actually use them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned in South Africa. Built for the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWHY WE BUILT NARVI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat if we made the fixed-wing smaller?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe idea behind NARVI started with a simple problem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe wanted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–2 hours of useful flight time from a UAV that was small, compact and easy to transport.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur first thought was to look at the conventional multirotor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCould we refine the propulsion system? Reduce weight? Increase battery capacity? Optimise the motors and propellers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut eventually, we asked ourselves a different question:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy are we trying to make a multirotor fly like a fixed-wing aircraft?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy not make the fixed-wing smaller?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd that's where NARVI was born.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOT EVERY UAV NEEDS TO BE BIG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe NARVI was never designed to compete with large, long-endurance UAVs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's what the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOVA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOVA is our platform for extended endurance, larger payloads and missions where maximum time in the air matters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNARVI has a different purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe wanted to create a UAV that could \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereplace the multirotor you already use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while giving you the endurance and efficiency advantages of fixed-wing flight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall enough to throw in the vehicle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight enough to handle easily.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact enough to transport without special equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapable of taking off and landing vertically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut once airborne, efficient enough to stay in the air for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esignificantly longer than a conventional multirotor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE DESIGN PHILOSOPHY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNARVI is built around a simple principle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake the aircraft as small as possible — without compromising the mission.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery part of the design has been considered around that philosophy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compact airframe reduces the logistical footprint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fixed-wing configuration provides efficient forward flight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe VTOL system eliminates the need for a runway or launch equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe modular payload concept allows the same aircraft to perform different missions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a platform designed to be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecarried, deployed and operated by a small team — or even a single operator.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDON'T CHASE THE RECORD. SOLVE THE PROBLEM.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are already UAVs designed to stay airborne for many hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNARVI isn't trying to beat them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt doesn't need to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe objective is to find the sweet spot between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esize, endurance, capability and practicality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf a conventional multirotor gives you 20–40 minutes of useful flight time, but a mission requires significantly longer, the traditional answer has often been to move to a much larger aircraft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe wanted another option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the footprint of a multirotor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet closer to the endurance of a fixed-wing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's the gap NARVI is designed to fill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE MULTIROTOR REPLACEMENT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNARVI isn't intended to replace every UAV.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's intended to replace the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eright one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aircraft you keep in the vehicle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aircraft you take onto the farm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aircraft you deploy for an inspection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aircraft you use for a quick mapping mission.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe aircraft you need to get airborne without searching for a runway.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut instead of landing after a short multirotor flight, NARVI transitions into efficient fixed-wing flight and keeps working.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall enough to carry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapable enough to matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEfficient enough to stay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's NARVI.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWANT TO BE FIRST?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNARVI is currently in development, and we are opening the door for early customers, operators and partners who want to be involved from the beginning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin the NARVI development list to receive:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Development updates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ First production announcements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Final specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Early-bird pricing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✓ Pre-order opportunities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNARVI is coming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBLACKBOX UAV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Off-the-Shelf Isn't Enough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BlackBox UAV","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52178739134785,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/3192\/2497\/files\/0821326e-4ff4-473f-872a-a92d77042a78.png?v=1788787886","url":"https:\/\/www.blackboxuav.com\/products\/blackbox-uav-narvi-vtol","provider":"BlackBox UAV","version":"1.0","type":"link"}