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Nauru 500A

Built by XMobots · Brazil

Updated Jul 2026·methodology
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The Nauru 500A is a Drone developed by XMobots (Brazil), launched 2019. Key specifications: airframe hybrid VTOL fixed-wing drone, flight time 4 h, top speed 30.56 m/s, mission payload 25 kg.

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Commercial maturity16%25/100
Deployment footprint20%unknown
Proven track record10%unknown
Spec completeness20%93/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity4%95/100
Manufacturer portfolio5%26/100
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)8%unknown
Independent recognition3%unknown
Market momentum2%unknown

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Overview

Nauru 500A is a research robot manufactured by XMobots. UAV by XMobots Nauru 500A is a robotics product sourced from the Wikidata open knowledge base.

Buyer decision signals

Deployments

1 known operator in Brazil

Brazilian Navy

Viability

est. 2007

Embraer investment

Price

Research platform

Published figures are build cost or program budget, not a purchase price

Specifications

Category: Drone
Airframe
hybrid VTOL fixed-wing drone
Flight time
4 h
Top speed
30.56 m/s
Mission payload
25 kg
Takeoff weight
25 kg
Pricing model
purchase
VerifiedSelf-reportedEstimated

Company profile

Founded
2007

Detailed specifications

Other10
Fleet Software
XCockpit, XPlanner, XMRO
Max Fleet Size
3
Company Country
BR
Setup Time Hours
4
Compatible Vision
SIS132B (EO + LWIR),XM3 RGB,XM5 multispectral
Software Platform
XCockpit, XPlanner, XMRO
Training Required
advanced_>5days
Programming Interface
proprietary_app
Additional Information
Hybrid VTOL fixed-wing design combines take-off/landing ease of multirotor with endurance of fixed-wing.,Targets large agricultural properties >10,000 ha; Brazil has 2,400 such farms covering 51.8M ha.,Price range R$ 338,000 to R$ 770,000 (~€80K-€182K) depending on specifications.,Developed and produced by XMobots, a leading Brazilian drone manufacturer since 2007.,First delivery August 2019; launched end of June 2019.,Notable for mapping up to 16,000 ha in a single 4-hour flight under 30°C, 1300m altitude, 18 km/h wind.,Camera options: high-resolution RGB (24MP) or multispectral (R,G,B,NIR,RedEdge) for precision agriculture.,Real-time video surveillance capability with thermal imaging.,Uses GNSS Trimble base stations for centimeter-level accuracy.
Description Additional
VTOL drone designed for security applications, ISR missions, BVLOS, 4h endurance, 60km range, night flight certified, ANAC approved.

Who runs it· deployment evidence

1 on record · none maker-verified yet. Each links to its source — open it and judge.

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Company milestones

  • Dec 2021FundingEmbraer investment
  • 2025MilestoneDrone Show 2025 participation
  • 2024MilestoneDroneShow 2024 participation
  • 2019LaunchNauru 500C launched in Brazil
  • 2018AwardANAC approval for Arator 5B
  • 2007MilestoneFounded
  • LaunchNauru 500C BVLOS capability
  • LaunchApoena 1000A launch

Frequently asked questions

Who makes the Nauru 500A?
The Nauru 500A is developed by XMobots, based in Brazil.
What type of robot is the Nauru 500A?
The Nauru 500A is a Drone made by XMobots.
How much does the Nauru 500A cost?
Pricing for the Nauru 500A is not publicly listed — contact XMobots for a quote.
When was the Nauru 500A launched?
The Nauru 500A was launched in 2019.
What are the key specifications of the Nauru 500A?
Key specifications of the Nauru 500A: airframe hybrid VTOL fixed-wing drone, flight time 4 h, top speed 30.56 m/s, mission payload 25 kg, takeoff weight 25 kg.

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