The DT26 is a Security robot developed by Delair (France), launched 2018.
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Overview
The Delair DT26 is a fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for long-endurance surveillance and patrol missions. Featured in press coverage for deployment in Ivory Coast for patrol operations, the DT26 offers extended flight time, long-range communication, and the ability to carry payloads for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) applications, making it suitable for defense, security, and industrial monitoring.
Flagship features
- Fixed-wing UAV design optimized for linear infrastructure inspection (transmission lines)
- BVLOS-friendly regulations leveraged from European operations
- Delair Analytics and Quantum Spatial used for data processing
- Output compatible with PLS-CADD (power line design software)
- Partnership with Puget Sound Energy for pilot project
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Deployments
SNCF, AltaMetris
Viability
Delair unveils DT26 Open Payload model for long-range UAV
Availability
Specifications
Category: Security- Payload
- 3 kg
- Speed
- 15.83 m/s
- Weight
- 15 kg
- Battery
- 2.25 h
- Launch year
- 2018
- Price
- Contact for quote
- Status
- active
Company profile
- Funding raised
- $14.5M
- Founded
- 2011
Detailed specifications
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- Applications
- surveillance,mapping,inspection
- Max Speed Ms
- 15.83
- Sub Category
- fixed_wing
- Company Country
- FR
- Deployment Notes
- Deployed for patrol missions in Ivory Coast as reported November 2022.
- Industries Served
- defense,public_safety,energy,infrastructure
- Availability Status
- available
- Additional Information
- - Fixed-wing UAV design optimized for linear infrastructure inspection (transmission lines) - BVLOS-friendly regulations leveraged from European operations - Delair Analytics and Quantum Spatial used for data processing - Output compatible with PLS-CADD (power line design software) - Partnership with Puget Sound Energy for pilot project
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Company milestones
- May 2019LaunchDelair unveils DT26 Open Payload model for long-range UAV
- Sep 2017LaunchUX11 introduction at INTERGEO 2017
- Mar 2011MilestoneCompany founded
- 2019DeploymentDT26 deployed for railway inspection and surveillance in France
- 2019PartnershipAltaMetris and Delair partnership for French railway safety
- 2018LaunchUX11 purchase availability via distributors
- 2017LaunchGlobal availability announced for UX11
- 2016Funding$14.5 million fundraising
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the DT26?
- The DT26 is developed by Delair, based in France.
- What type of robot is the DT26?
- The DT26 is a Security robot made by Delair.
- How much does the DT26 cost?
- Pricing for the DT26 is not publicly listed — contact Delair for a quote.
- When was the DT26 launched?
- The DT26 was launched in 2018.
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