Corvus Technology Solutions (CTS) has launched its patent-pending Corvus Launcher EL10. An all-electric launch system, this high-performance UAV launcher is purpose-built for heavy-payload missions and autonomous deployment at scale, offering stealth UAV launching.
The EL10 can launch heavy platforms up to 120 kg at velocities up to 180 km/h with a recovery time of 15 seconds, all delivered from a compact, folding-frame design that fits within a standard 20-ft shipping container.
“Our rapid development cycles - going from design to field-ready in months - are redefining expectations for defence-grade mechatronic systems and it’s a real shift in defence engineering norms. The EL10 exemplifies our commitment to moving at the speed of relevance to provide sovereign, agile solutions," Williams said.
Designed for high-frequency operations, the EL10 supports rapid, configurable launches with flexible launch angles for any fixed wing UAV. Built to be scalable with industry and military standard interfaces, it integrates with mission software and APIs, enabling streamlined deployment across diverse scenarios—from standalone use to embedded command systems.
Like the compact Corvus Launcher EL4, the EL10 is fully software-definable, autonomous, and silent - performing launch operations with negligible acoustic and thermal signatures, and independent of external power or infrastructure.
The Corvus Launcher EL10’s high-capacity launch architecture will enable rapid salvo or swarm deployments. Its launch rate of over 200 UAVs per hour unlocks a shift in operational concepts for larger, fixed wing UAVs that typically require a runway or pneumatic launcher with markedly slower 10–15-minute recovery times.
The EL10 expands upon the foundation of the Corvus Launcher platform - rapid launch, stealth, autonomous control, and multi-UAV compatibility – bringing this capability to a heavier, more capable class of UAVs. These systems empower operators to execute complex aerial deployments with minimal training and maximum reliability.