Misi
Kami membayangkan masa depan operasi udara sebagai "sistem sistem" yang terintegrasi di semua ranah, yang membutuhkan fleksibilitas, ketahanan, efektivitas biaya, dan keberlanjutan.
Keselamatan Mesin Kembar
Memperkuat Kedaulatan
Keserbagunaan untuk Dunia yang Terus Berubah
meningkatkan kemampuan operasional ke tingkat yang baru - berkat kinerja serbaguna dan andal, keamanan yang disediakan oleh mesin kembarnya, dan otonomi operasional yang tinggi.
melampaui helikopter dan drone konvensional, mengantarkan era baru layanan udara berkelanjutan untuk berbagai misi.
Kemampuan Penerapan yang Cepat
Siapa yang memegang Kunci?
Pendekatan Holistik Menang
Operasi Militer Selain Perang (MOOTW)
Pasokan Logistik & Kargo
Intelijen, Pengawasan, Pengintaian (ISR)
Komando & Kontrol, Komunikasi dan Komputer (C4)
Perlindungan Anti-Drone & Perimeter
Penegakan Hukum, Pengawasan Perbatasan & Penjagaan Pantai
Pencarian & Penyelamatan (SAR)
Bantuan Bencana & Bantuan Kemanusiaan
Evakuasi Medis (MEDEVAC)
Lingkungan & Pemantauan Infrastruktur
Transportasi VIP & Eksekutif
Apa yang dilakukan seorang pilot?
- Memeriksa pesawat dan peralatan keselamatan.
- Mengarsipkan rencana penerbangan dan mengoordinasikan logistik.
- Menjadwalkan pemeliharaan dan perbaikan.
- Melakukan pengarahan pra-penerbangan dengan awak dan penumpang.
- Memberi pengarahan kepada kru darat tentang prosedur keselamatan.
- Menangani kargo dan mengamankannya.
- Berkomunikasi dengan ATC dan unit darat.
- Memantau cuaca dan memperbarui rencana penerbangan.
- Menyesuaikan rencana penerbangan sesuai kebutuhan.
- Memverifikasi bahwa semua pemeriksaan keselamatan dan operasional telah selesai.
- Mengoperasikan pesawat dengan aman dan membuat penumpang merasa aman.
- Mengaktifkan sistem misi jika ada.
- Mempertahankan kesadaran situasional.
- Menyelesaikan masalah dan mengelola kegagalan sistem.
- Mengisi bahan bakar dan menangani pembayaran dalam perjalanan.
- Memantau semua sistem dan mengelola kegagalan kritis.
- Menangani insiden tak terduga selama penerbangan.
- Menjalankan prosedur darurat dengan segera.
- Berkoordinasi dengan dukungan darat untuk keadaan darurat.
- Mengevakuasi pesawat jika perlu.
- Melakukan pembekalan dan pencatatan operasi.
- Memperbarui jadwal pemeliharaan dan perbaikan.
- Mencatat insiden dan data penerbangan.
- Melengkapi dokumentasi untuk kepatuhan.
- Mengkoordinasikan inspeksi dan perbaikan pasca-penerbangan.
- Membimbing anggota kru junior.
- Memastikan kepatuhan terhadap peraturan.
- Membantu penumpang dan menangani pertanyaan.
- Mempromosikan merek dan layanan perusahaan.
- Berkontribusi pada umpan balik loop tertutup untuk keselamatan dan pelatihan.
Tahap Persiapan
- Memeriksa pesawat dan peralatan keselamatan.
- Mengarsipkan rencana penerbangan dan mengoordinasikan logistik.
- Menjadwalkan pemeliharaan dan perbaikan.
- Melakukan pengarahan pra-penerbangan dengan awak dan penumpang.
- Memberi pengarahan kepada kru darat tentang prosedur keselamatan.
Masuk ke dalam Penerbangan
- Menangani kargo dan mengamankannya.
- Berkomunikasi dengan ATC dan unit darat.
- Memantau cuaca dan memperbarui rencana penerbangan.
- Menyesuaikan rencana penerbangan sesuai kebutuhan.
- Memverifikasi bahwa semua pemeriksaan keselamatan dan operasional telah selesai.
Selama Penerbangan
- Mengoperasikan pesawat dengan aman dan membuat penumpang merasa aman.
- Mengaktifkan sistem misi jika ada.
- Mempertahankan kesadaran situasional.
- Menyelesaikan masalah dan mengelola kegagalan sistem.
- Mengisi bahan bakar dan menangani pembayaran dalam perjalanan.
Emergency & Critical Operations
- Memantau semua sistem dan mengelola kegagalan kritis.
- Menangani insiden tak terduga selama penerbangan.
- Menjalankan prosedur darurat dengan segera.
- Berkoordinasi dengan dukungan darat untuk keadaan darurat.
- Mengevakuasi pesawat jika perlu.
Aktivitas Pasca Penerbangan
- Melakukan pembekalan dan pencatatan operasi.
- Memperbarui jadwal pemeliharaan dan perbaikan.
- Mencatat insiden dan data penerbangan.
- Melengkapi dokumentasi untuk kepatuhan.
- Mengkoordinasikan inspeksi dan perbaikan pasca-penerbangan.
Tanggung Jawab Tambahan
- Membimbing anggota kru junior.
- Memastikan kepatuhan terhadap peraturan.
- Membantu penumpang dan menangani pertanyaan.
- Mempromosikan merek dan layanan perusahaan.
- Berkontribusi pada umpan balik loop tertutup untuk keselamatan dan pelatihan.

Misi pengintaian strategis bernilai tinggi dan operasi jarak jauh sering kali melibatkan drone canggih. Hermes 900, yang dioperasikan oleh Angkatan Udara Swiss, memiliki label harga sekitar USD 40 juta per unit dan menawarkan muatan yang lebih kecil daripada .

Drone penyemprot tanaman jarak dekat, dipandu GPS, dan sepenuhnya otomatis dapat menggunakan bahan kimia secara tepat di tempat yang dibutuhkan dan beroperasi beberapa meter di atas tanah tanpa mengganggu lalu lintas udara. Untuk alasan keamanan, drone ini biasanya hanya dioperasikan oleh entitas bersertifikat (pemerintah).
membayangkan masa depan yang memadukan pesawat terbang, drone, dan teknologi lainnya di angkasa.
Pengoperasian drone mengalihkan kendali penerbangan ke stasiun darat jarak jauh, tetapi semua tanggung jawab pilot tradisional tetap ada. Oleh karena itu, pengoperasian drone membutuhkan personel khusus tambahan, teknologi canggih, dan logistik, koordinasi, dan kepemimpinan yang terpisah.
Akibatnya, operasi drone menjadi lebih kompleks dan mahal, menuntut koordinasi yang canggih, kontrol penerbangan dan sistem komunikasi yang aman dan aman dari kegagalan, teknologi yang dapat dirasakan dan dihindari, serta protokol keselamatan dan redundansi yang lebih baik untuk memitigasi potensi kegagalan dan risiko.
Efektivitas, efisiensi, dan ketahanan yang tinggi bergantung pada interoperabilitas sistem, operasi bersama, dan perpaduan teknologi yang optimal yang diselaraskan dengan persyaratan misi, kendala, serta kebutuhan jangka panjang dan kemampuan operator atau negara.
Oleh karena itu, diskusi tentang drone yang menggantikan pesawat yang dipiloti mengabaikan poin mendasar dalam analisis keseluruhan. Singkatnya, manfaat dari operasi yang dipiloti lebih besar daripada drone tanpa pilot untuk sebagian besar kasus penggunaan.
The radar charts provides an overview of performance and suitability for various missions. While it serves as a comparison that may seem like "apples and oranges," it effectively highlights the strengths of and clearly demonstrates its versatility and utility. The charts should be interpreted qualitatively; for more precise information, please contact us.

Range: The maximum distance a vehicle can travel on a single charge or tank of fuel. The twin-engine can operate far beyond the range limitations of conventional helicopters.
Endurance: The total time a vehicle can remain airborne before needing to refuel or recharge, including reserve time. will outperform all helicopters in endurance.
Mission Payload: The maximum weight a vehicle can carry, including passengers, cargo, mission equipment, and weapon systems. features a medium payload capacity ideal for supporting mobile units.
Versatility: The capability to conduct various mission types without significant downtime for reconfiguration. is engineered for versatility and can adapt to changing mission needs.
Tactical Flexibility: The ability to quickly adapt in-flight to different mission types and operational changes. ALPHA-COPTER can rapidly adjust in real-time with its onboard pilot and tactical flight officers.
Operational Autonomy: The extent to which a vehicle can operate independently without external control or infrastructure. is designed to operate from a Forward Operating Base (FOB), extending the reach of special or expeditionary forces.
Technological Sovereignty: The capacity to develop, utilize, and control technology independently.
Full control: can operate without foreign dependencies or vulnerabilities.
Affordability (LCC): The total cost of ownership and operation throughout the vehicle's lifecycle. offers lifecycle costs comparable to those of ground vehicles, rather than aircraft.

Logistics: The movement and storage of goods and personnel for efficient operations. facilitates rapid supply transport in challenging environments.
Disaster Relief: Humanitarian support during and after disasters when traditional infrastructure is compromised. is designed to deliver aid in austere conditions.
SAR (Search and Rescue): Operations to locate and assist individuals in distress. is built for extensive search operations across vast areas.
MEDEVAC (Medical Evacuation): Transporting injured or ill individuals to medical facilities. ensures timely medical evacuations with its range and quick response capabilities.
ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance): The collection and analysis of information for strategic decisions. conducts discreet operations, gathering valuable intelligence without alerting potential threats.
Command & Control: Directing forces and resources to achieve objectives. enhances situational awareness and supports up to 2 tactical flight officers onboard.
Protection: Safeguarding personnel and resources from threats. is tailored for security and anti-drone missions, ensuring safe transport and convoy escort in high-risk areas.
Attack: Offensive actions taken against targets to meet military objectives. 's hardpoints allow for precision strikes, neutralizing threats while minimizing collateral damage and military footprint.
Kami team envisions the future of air operations as an integrated 'system of systems' across all domains. Therefore, it is crucial to select the appropriate technology for each mission to optimally balance safety, effectiveness, cost-efficiency, resilience, sustainability, and other parameters.
, helicopter or drone?
Let’s compare different technologies and consider a mission scenario where a specific area needs to be monitored to prevent smuggling and territorial violations.
- Security Situation: Aligned with Military Operations Other Than War (MOOTW)
- Missions: Surveillance, Patrolling, Armed Interception
- Theatre of Operations: Including flying over city, sea and forest; twin-engine aircraft required
- Duration: Continuous presence for one month, 24/7
- Nearest Airfield: Located 200 km away from the Theatre of Operations (ToO)
- FOB (Forward Operating Base) with a TLZ (Temporary Landing Zone, e.g., a soccer field or beach area), located 100 km from the ToO.

| ALPHA-COPTER (twin-engine) | Helicopter (e.g. H135) | Drone (e.g. MALE/SIRTAP) |
| FOB-based operations and maintenance | Can be refuelled at the FOB; requires maintenance at airfield | Requires airfield and communication infrastructure |
| Endurance: 8 h; Speed: ~200 km/h; Range: 1,500 km | Endurance: 3 h; Speed: ~200 km/h; Range 600 km | Endurance: 18 h; Speed: ~200 km/h; range: 2,200 km |
| Operational availability: 90% | Operational availability: 70% | Operational availability: 80% |
| 6-hour orbiting in Theatre of Operations (ToO), with 1h commute and 1h reserve. | 1-hour orbiting in Theatre of Operations (ToO), with 1h commute and 1h reserve. | 15-hour orbiting in Theatre of Operations (ToO), including 2h commute and 1h reserve. |
| 120 flight missions per month with (30d*24h/6h) 840 hours | 720 flight missions per month with (30d*24h/1h) 1,440 hours | 48 flight missions per month with (30d*24h/15h) 816 hours |
| Minimum requirement: 3 ALPHA-COPTERs required | Minimum requirement: 4 helicopters required | Minimum requirement: 3 drone systems required |

The three distinct systems are designed with different strengths. ALPHA-COPTER stands out for its versatility and cost-efficiency, while helicopters excel in hovering capabilities, and certain drones provide extended flight durations. It's important to note that international rules of engagement typically restrict drones from conducting interception missions; however, they are often very effective in surveillance and attack operations.

Remark
LCC (Life Cycle Cost) includes all expenses, such as fuel, maintenance, add-ons, crew training and salaries, hangar costs, insurance, depreciation, and other related costs incurred over the lifespan of the asset.
Optimized Multi-Platform Air Operations
In future MOOTW and asymmetric warfare scenarios, the dynamic and agile deployment of air assets is critical. This integrated approach optimizes effectiveness, efficiency, and resource management. It also ensures proper de-escalation and enhances force scalability.
The acts as a key force-multiplier. It operates across most airspaces, crewed by a pilot and one to two Tactical Flight Officers. Its power capacity, similar to twin-engine helicopters, supports drone jammers, weapon systems and various sensor pods. This enables integrated on-board data collection and processing.

This capability directly enhances the Digital Common Operational Picture (COP), a critical enabler for Network-Centric Warfare (NCW). Consequently, the ALPHA-COPTER reduces the operational burden on other platforms. A typical strategy uses ALPHA-COPTERs for patrolling, force projection, and interception tasks.
Drones provide (nocturnal) surveillance, particularly when interception requirements are diminished. Helicopters remain on constant standby for tasks requiring heavy lift or hovering capabilities. This combined strategy guarantees sustained operational endurance and the preservation of strategic assets.
Efficiency and Effectiveness in Mission Accomplishment
Efficiency is the ability to achieve maximum productivity while minimizing wasted resources, emphasizing the optimization of processes—essentially, the effective use of fuel, equipment, money, manpower, and more.
Effectiveness, on the other hand, focuses on successfully achieving intended goals and objectives, ensuring that tasks are completed as required.
Combining Efficiency and Effectiveness
Ensuring resource-efficient and goal-oriented operations – does outperform helicopters?
excels in efficiency across nearly all scenarios, with exceptions for transporting heavy loads or hovering. However, research among military and civilian operators indicates that these specific operations are relatively rare, occurring in only 10% to 40% of helicopter flights, depending on the operator.
In terms of effectiveness, the excels in longer flights, offering greater payload capacity due to its minimal fuel consumption, and the ability to fly twice as long and twice as far as helicopters. This is illustrated in the accompanying graphic:

Beyond operational performance, also presents significant advantages in long-term cost-efficiency regarding licensing. pilots require approximately three months and costs around USD 20,000 — a mere fraction of the expense and time involved in training a helicopter pilot with a twin-engine rating.
Yet, robust staff pool build-up demands strategic planning, requiring early stakeholder integration, regulatory alignment, and rigorous selection of instructors and future ground and air crew. Despite accelerated individual qualification, establishing a resilient pilot pipeline requires comprehensive organizational and instructional infrastructure, a multi-year endeavour.