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In the past decade, drones have gone from weekend gadgets to mission-critical tools for governments, industries, and defense organizations. In 2025, the demand is no longer simply for a drone” — it’s for the right drone, with the range, endurance, and intelligence to operate far beyond line of sight. At LivoSystems, we’re building exactly that.

Not all drones are created equal. Most commercial models use multiple rotors, allowing for easy hovering but limiting flight time to 20–40 minutes. Fixed-wing drones, on the other hand, operate more like miniature aircraft. By relying on aerodynamic lift instead of pure rotor thrust, they can:

Fly longer – up to 10 hours or more on a single mission.

Cover larger areas – hundreds of kilometers in a single flight.

Consume less energy – maximizing operational efficiency.

This difference makes fixed-wing designs the preferred choice for long-range surveillance, search-and-rescue missions, border monitoring, and battlefield reconnaissance.

The real power of fixed-wing surveillance drones lies in their versatility.

Civil Use Cases:

Infrastructure Inspection – Monitoring pipelines, railways, and remote facilities without expensive manned flights.

Environmental Monitoring – Tracking deforestation, wildlife movements, and ocean pollution.

Disaster Response – Assessing flood or wildfire zones faster than ground teams.

Defense & Security Use Cases:

Border Surveillance– Patrolling hundreds of kilometers without a single refuel or recharge.

Reconnaissance– Identifying vehicle movements, troop concentrations, or key terrain.

Electronic Intelligence– Integrating sensors to intercept communications and detect radar signals.

Our flagship fixed-wing drone, LIVO-1, is engineered for the missions where failure is not an option.

Key specifications include:

Endurance: Extended-range flight exceeding industry norms.

Payload Flexibility: Interchangeable sensors for optical, thermal, and RF detection.

Stealth Profile: Reduced radar cross-section and quiet propulsion.

Rugged Build:  Designed for deployment in challenging climates, from sub-zero arctic conditions to arid deserts.

Unlike off-the-shelf models, the LIVO-1 is built with mission adaptability at its core — it can transition from monitoring forest fires to tracking armored convoys with minimal reconfiguration.

The global unmanned aerial systems (UAS) market is projected to surpass \$58 billion by 2030, with fixed-wing surveillance platforms representing one of the fastest-growing segments. This surge is driven by:

Geopolitical tensions increasing defense budgets.

Climate change and infrastructure needs demanding better monitoring.

The shift toward unmanned systems for safety and cost efficiency.

For investors, this means a technology space with not only growing demand but also long-term resilience against market downturns.

At LivoSystems, we don’t just build drones — we build strategic advantages. Each platform we design is tailored to deliver actionable intelligence faster, more reliably, and at a lower operational cost than traditional methods.

We’re currently in active discussions with investors and partners who see the same horizon we do: a future where intelligent aerial surveillance shapes the way nations secure borders, protect resources, and respond to crises.

Contact us at investors@livo.systems for our investor pack, technical specifications.