SkyRobot FX10NG

The SkyRobot FX10NG is a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) fixed-wing unmanned aircraft system (UAS) manufactured by the Norwegian company Robot Aviation. Introduced in 2018, the platform is designed for military intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, featuring an encrypted dual data-link and an electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) gimbal for autonomous mission execution. The system has a maximum takeoff weight of 13 kg, a payload capacity of 2 kg, and a stated mission radius of 100 km with three hours of endurance. It operates at a ceiling of 4,000 meters and utilizes the STANAG 4586 standard for interoperability.

Robot Aviation, headquartered in Eggemoen, Norway, and founded in 2013, positions the FX10NG as a versatile tool for both ISR and target-drone roles. The aircraft’s VTOL capability allows it to operate from confined spaces without the need for runways, a feature that has made it suitable for integration into more complex tactical networks. While specific details on the onboard flight stack or open-source libraries powering its autonomy are not publicly detailed in available technical documentation, the system’s design emphasizes ruggedness and ease of deployment for infantry-level units.

The Norwegian Army has been a primary developer and operator of the FX10NG, integrating it into the Valkyrie swarming system. This integration was confirmed during testing in the fourth quarter of 2025, with a senior Norwegian Army representative telling Janes that the FX10NG and Six Robotics’ Spectre UAS were tested alongside the Valkyrie software platform. The Valkyrie project, an ongoing research initiative by the Norwegian Ministry of Defence’s Defence Research Establishment (FFI) and the Norwegian Army, aims to provide autonomous UAS operations capabilities. Testing has taken place within several army units, including the Telemark Battalion and the Finnmark Land Defence unit (now the Finnmark Brigade) during Exercise ‘Nordic Response’ in Finnmark in 2024.

The Norwegian Army has stated that by the end of November 2025, most army manoeuvre units would have swarm drones available for use. However, the Army declined to comment on the specific number of FX10NG units integrated into the Valkyrie swarm. The developments and testing of Valkyrie now fall under the Norwegian Army land drone programme, with the Army expressing a desire to maintain a forefront position in this technology. The integration of the FX10NG into this swarming architecture highlights its role in modernizing the Norwegian Army’s unmanned capabilities, moving beyond single-platform ISR to coordinated, autonomous operations.

The SkyRobot FX10NG represents a significant step in the evolution of tactical UAVs for the Norwegian military. Its ability to operate within a swarming system like Valkyrie distinguishes it from standalone ISR platforms. As the Norwegian Army continues to expand its unmanned capabilities, the FX10NG is expected to remain a key component of its land drone programme, providing reliable surveillance and reconnaissance support in diverse operational environments.