September 1-3, 2026  •  Caesars Forum  •  Las Vegas

DBT Aero

Swyft

What is it?

DBT Aero Swyft™ UAS

What begins as a flight-validated 5-ft Group 1 prototype scales seamlessly to 8–11 ft ISR and pipeline inspection variants — and beyond. The Swyft™ platform is engineered on DBT Aero’s patented Double Box Tail architecture: exceptional stability, 3D-printable for rapid low-cost production, and AI-refined through Natural Laminar Flow aerodynamics extending range and endurance beyond conventional designs. HaloDrive™ rim-driven electric propulsion adds quiet, efficient thrust across every mission profile. One proven platform. Unlimited commercial potential.

Who is using it?

The Swyft™ UAS is in customer development, backed by a flight-validated prototype program spanning DBT Aero’s Group 1 through full-scale manned demonstrators — real aircraft, proven in the air. Now we’re bringing early adopters into the design process to co-develop mission profiles, payload configurations, & operational requirements across ISR, pipeline inspection, and commercial logistics. Pre-revenue & intentional — ensuring the platform is built for real-world commercial demands from day one.

How is it making an impact?

Aerial inspection and surveillance have long been priced out of routine commercial operations — manned flights are expensive, conventional UAS lack endurance. Swyft™ breaks the economics barrier. DBT Aero’s patented Double Box Tail architecture delivers sailplane-class aerodynamic efficiency in a compact, high-speed airframe with exceptional payload capacity — a combination no conventional UAS design achieves. Pipeline operators replace costly manned sorties with extended-endurance missions carrying full-size sensor packages. Utilities monitor transmission corridors continuously rather than seasonally. More mission. Heavier payload. Lower cost per flight hour — making persistent aerial intelligence viable at commercial scale.