The JUMP 20 is a Drone developed by AeroVironment (United States). Key specifications: airframe vtol, flight time 13 h, range 185 km, service ceiling 5181.6 m.
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Ranked #11 of 49 in the Drone standing.
See the standingWhere it has stood72 days · best #2 · worst #11
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Overview
The JUMP 20 is a runway-independent VTOL unmanned aircraft system (UAS) designed for rapid deployment on land or sea in under 30 minutes. It provides persistent multi-sensor ISR with 13+ hours of endurance, a 185 km operational range, and a service ceiling of 17,000 feet. The modular payload bay supports up to 30 lb (13.6 kg) of EO/IR cameras, radar, hyperspectral sensors, or communications gear. Autonomous launch, navigation, and landing capabilities reduce operator workload and enable operations under GPS-denied conditions. A common control architecture simplifies training and maintenance across missions.
At a glance
- Built for surveillance, mapping and inspection
- Used across defense, public safety and maritime security
Buyer decision signals
Viability
JUMP 20 supports U.S. Navy 4th Fleet in Operation Southern Spear
Availability
Specifications
Category: Drone- Airframe
- vtol
- Flight time
- 13 h
- Range
- 185 km
- Service ceiling
- 5181.6 m
- BVLOS approved
- Yes
- Autonomous landing
- Yes
Company profile
- Founded
- 1971
Detailed specifications
What it is built for2
- Applications
- surveillance,mapping,inspection
- Industries Served
- defense,public safety,maritime security
Sensing & perception4
- Gps Present
- Yes
- Camera Types
- infrared
- Radar Present
- Yes
- Camera Present
- Yes
Buying & support3
- Datasheet Url
- Preview PDF online
- Model Variants
- JUMP 20,JUMP 20-X
- Availability Status
- available
Other details10
- Length M
- 2.8
- Range Mi
- 115
- Length Ft
- 9.5
- Wingspan M
- 5.7
- Payload Lbs
- 30
- Wingspan Ft
- 18.8
- Outdoor Capable
- Yes
- Max Takeoff Weight Kg
- 97.5
- Max Takeoff Weight Lbs
- 215
- Operational Altitude Ft
- 17000
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Company milestones
- Jun 2025DeploymentJUMP 20 supports U.S. Navy 4th Fleet in Operation Southern Spear
- Nov 2023DeploymentJUMP 20 demonstrates maritime shipboard operations
- 2024AcquisitionAcquired Telerob
- 2023AcquisitionAcquired Tomahawk Robotics
- 2022DeploymentU.S. Army selects JUMP 20 for FTUAS Increment 1
- 2022AcquisitionAcquired Planck Aerosystems
- 2021AcquisitionAcquired Arcturus UAV
- 2020PartnershipUSSOCOM MEUAS IV task order win
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AeroVironment in the news
the maker4 events · last 12 months
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Frequently asked questions
- Who makes the JUMP 20?
- The JUMP 20 is developed by AeroVironment, based in United States.
- What type of robot is the JUMP 20?
- The JUMP 20 is a Drone made by AeroVironment.
- How much does the JUMP 20 cost?
- Pricing for the JUMP 20 is not publicly listed — contact AeroVironment for a quote.
- What are the key specifications of the JUMP 20?
- Key specifications of the JUMP 20: airframe vtol, flight time 13 h, range 185 km, service ceiling 5181.6 m, bvlos approved Yes.
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