High Eye B.V
High Eye is an SME that designs, builds, and sells unmanned helicopters. Our long-range VTOL UAV, the Airboxer, combines strong performance with a very small logistical footprint — making it ideal for demanding missions across defence, maritime, security, and civil applications.
Key Features & Performance
• Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW): 32 kg
• Payload Capacity: up to 7 kg
• Flight Endurance: up to 4 hours
• Maximum Flight Range: up to 100 km
• Top Speed (Vne): 70–75 knots
All-weather Robustness:
• IP-67 rated for dust and water resistance
• Fully EMI-shielded
• Temperature range: –20 °C to +45 °C; tolerant to rain, snow, dust, humidity and moderate wind
Flexible Payload Integration:
A modular bay supporting various payloads with continuous power supply (up to 350 W) and full data-link (IP Ethernet) connectivity.
Advanced Autonomy & Safety:
• Automatic take-off and landing
• Fully operational autopilot (Vector-600) with waypoint navigation, mission planning, and redundancy
• Tested autorotation, redundant IMUs & CPUs, backup power supply, and corrosion-protected airframe — ideal for sea, arctic, desert, or jungle operations
Low Logistical Footprint:
The complete UAV fits in a small van or large car. The Ground Control Station is portable and rugged, enabling deployment from ships or remote bases.
Operator Readiness:
Comprehensive training for pilots and maintenance engineers, supported by full operational documentation.
Civil & Military Ready:
The system is ITAR-free and fully designed and built in the Netherlands by a dedicated team of engineers and former aviation pilots.
Why Airboxer?
The Airboxer fills a unique niche — a compact yet powerful VTOL UAV that balances the versatility of a helicopter with the affordability of an unmanned system. Its endurance, range, robustness, and modular payload capacity make it ideal for maritime patrol, border security, ISR, inspection, search and rescue, and environmental monitoring, even in the most demanding environments.