Penguin C Mk2
[production]aerial · drones · 3 deployments in catalog
Manufacturer
Edge AutonomyForm Factor
aerial
Lifecycle
production
Operational Reality
Audited
Deployments
3
Target Price
Custom Quote
- AERIAL
- PRODUCTION
Description
Edge Autonomy Penguin C Mk2 is a long-endurance fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle designed for persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. Originally developed by UAV Factory in Latvia and subsequently acquired by Edge Autonomy, the aircraft uses battery-electric propulsion to achieve over 20 hours of continuous flight endurance. It is operated by military and government agencies across multiple countries for extended aerial observation and data collection.
Key facts & specs
- website
- https://www.edgeautonomy.io/products/penguin-c/
- maturity
- production
- lifecycle
- active
- form factor
- aerial
- manufacturer
- Edge Autonomy
- deployments count
- 3
- Maturity stage
- production
- Wingspan m
- 3.3
- Endurance hr
- 20
- Cruise speed kmh
- 72
- Max takeoff weight kg
- 21.5
- Wingspan
- 3.3 m
- Endurance
- 20 hours
- Cruise speed
- 72 km/h
- Propulsion
- battery-electric
Safety record
No incidents on record for Penguin C Mk2.
FAQ
What is Penguin C Mk2?
Edge Autonomy Penguin C Mk2 is a long-endurance fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle designed for persistent intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. Originally developed by UAV Factory in Latvia and subsequently acquired by Edge Autonomy, the aircraft uses battery-electric propulsion to achieve over 20 hours of continuous flight endurance. It is operated by military and government agencies across multiple countries for extended aerial observation and data collection.
Is Penguin C Mk2 actually deployed in the real world?
Yes. Penguin C Mk2 is independently verified in real-world operation on the DEPLOY registry, confirmed at named deployment sites with primary sources: not a concept, render, or demo-only.
Who makes Penguin C Mk2?
Penguin C Mk2 is made by Edge Autonomy, based in San Luis Obispo, California, USA, founded in 2021.
Where is Penguin C Mk2 deployed?
3 verified deployments of Penguin C Mk2 are on the DEPLOY registry, including at Taiwan, United States, Ukraine.
Can you buy Penguin C Mk2?
Penguin C Mk2 is in commercial deployment and is sold to operators; contact the manufacturer to buy, and see the pricing section for any recorded price.
What are alternatives to Penguin C Mk2?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable aerial robots to Penguin C Mk2 include Wing Delivery Aircraft, Skydio X10, Zipline Platform 2 (P2), Prime Air MK30.
How does Penguin C Mk2 compare to Wing Delivery Aircraft?
Penguin C Mk2 and Wing Delivery Aircraft (Wing · 35 deployments) are both aerial robots on the DEPLOY registry. Penguin C Mk2 has 3 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Penguin C Mk2 a top aerial?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Penguin C Mk2 ranks in roughly the top 33% of aerial models tracked by the registry.
What is Penguin C Mk2's maturity stage?
Penguin C Mk2 is at the production stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Production stage means high-volume manufacture and commercial-scale deployments are sustained.
Is Penguin C Mk2 safe?
Penguin C Mk2 has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.