Weighing approximately 4 kg with a maximum takeoff weight under that mark, the Black Wasp is built for rapid deployment from anywhere . Its vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability means it requires no catapult, launcher, or prepared runway . The drone measures 600 × 450 × 450 mm including its propeller arc .
| Specification | Published Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum takeoff weight | ~4 kg | |
| Dimensions | 600 × 450 × 450 mm (propeller arc included) | |
| Warhead payload | Up to 500 g | |
| Cruise / max speed | 160 km/h / 320 km/h | |
| Flight range | 20 km / 40 km with return | |
| Flight endurance | Up to 15 min (cruise); >6 min at max speed | |
| Operational altitude | Up to 7,000 m MSL | |
| Climb rate | 30 m/s | |
| Launch method | VTOL (no launcher or catapult) |
The Black Wasp operates using Granta Autonomy's battlefield-proven AI/ML flight control system, which enables automated flight, precision target tracking, and terminal guidance . The system can identify, track, and guide the drone to an intercept point without continuous operator input . This autonomy is critical for operating in contested electronic warfare environments where remote control links may be jammed or unreliable .
While the provided sources confirm the AI/ML flight stack and general autonomous engagement capability, they do not detail the specific sensor fusion architecture or computer vision algorithms used for target classification .
Granta Autonomy describes the Black Wasp as
Weighing approximately 4 kg with a maximum takeoff weight under that mark, the Black Wasp is built for rapid deployment from anywhere . Its vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability means it requires no catapult, launcher, or prepared runway . The drone measures 600 × 450 × 450 mm including its propeller arc .
| Specification | Published Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum takeoff weight | ~4 kg | |
| Dimensions | 600 × 450 × 450 mm (propeller arc included) | |
| Warhead payload | Up to 500 g | |
| Cruise / max speed | 160 km/h / 320 km/h | |
| Flight range | 20 km / 40 km with return | |
| Flight endurance | Up to 15 min (cruise); >6 min at max speed | |
| Operational altitude | Up to 7,000 m MSL | |
| Climb rate | 30 m/s | |
| Launch method | VTOL (no launcher or catapult) |
The Black Wasp operates using Granta Autonomy's battlefield-proven AI/ML flight control system, which enables automated flight, precision target tracking, and terminal guidance . The system can identify, track, and guide the drone to an intercept point without continuous operator input . This autonomy is critical for operating in contested electronic warfare environments where remote control links may be jammed or unreliable .
While the provided sources confirm the AI/ML flight stack and general autonomous engagement capability, they do not detail the specific sensor fusion architecture or computer vision algorithms used for target classification .
Granta Autonomy describes the Black Wasp as