AIRO Group Holdings, Inc., operating through its Jaunt Air Mobility brand, unveiled a full-scale model of its JC/JX250 multi-role unmanned aerial vehicle at the AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2026 event in Detroit. The vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) platform targets defense, cargo logistics, and long-endurance intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
The hybrid-electric aircraft features a slowed rotor architecture for vertical lift and efficient forward flight. It supports modular payload configurations, including a detachable cargo pod for rapid loading. The design enables operations in austere environments without traditional infrastructure.
Two configurations are available: the JC250 for middle-mile logistics, remote resupply, and humanitarian aid; and the JX250 for ISR tasks. Projections indicate over 1,000 miles of range and up to 16 hours of endurance in the ISR setup.
AIRO reports progress in detailed design and engineering, with development costs below targets. The company anticipates first flight by the end of 2026 and commercialization starting in 2027. Joe Burns, AIRO CEO, described the unveiling as a step from concept to tangible platform. Martin Peryea, SVP and GM of Electric Air Mobility, confirmed the program remains on track.