Aero India 2025 – Raphe mPhibr’s VTOL mR10-IC, a versatile Asset for India

Joseph Roukoz

Among the novelties at the Aero India show is the mR10-IC VTOL drone, crafted by Raphe mPhibr which boasts a wide array of applications spanning from commercial and logistical tasks to military operations and national emergency responses

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The mR10-IC is an evolution of the company mR10 model, which sees the propulsion system benefitting of a range extender in the form of a single internal combustion engine, which ensures the recharging of the two on-board batteries which power the electric motors, each one linked to one of the six rotors; his allows to increase the flight time to around 180 minutes. The structure, all in carbonfibre, also looks pretty different from previous models, Raphe mPhibr looking for a lighter structure that can be rapidly folded in order to reduce the logistic footprint and ease transport.

With a maximum take off mass of 20 kg, the mR10-IC can carry a 5 kg payload. Its “plug & play” architecture ensures adaptability to diverse operational needs, enabling rapid reconfiguration for various missions, the drone being stable to carry a radar, laser rangefinders (LRF) and multispectral cameras, which add to the standard optronics installed on the drone. The mR10-IC is particularly suited for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, offering day and night surveillance capabilities in all spectrums.

According to the company, it distinguishes itself through full autonomy, a high payload capacity, a lightweight and foldable design, and the ability to take off and land from unstable platforms. Enhanced capabilities include collaborative swarm functionality, all enabled automatic detection and tracking, and the capacity for sub-zero temperature operations and to withstand winds up to 22 knots..

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The total mission range exceeds 100 km, maximum launch altitude being 3,000 metres, a 10 metres radius area is needed for take-off and landing, while in operation the drone usually flies at around 1,000 metres above surface. According to Raphe mPhibr, “the mR10-IC can fly independently or via human control from the ground”.

Photos by J. Roukoz

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