US military gains fully electric drone ready for immediate flight ops

Kraus Hamdani Aerospace’s fully electric K1000ULE unmanned aerial system (UAS) has been officially added to the US Department of Defense’s Blue UAS Cleared and Select Lists, confirming it as a secure, NDAA-compliant drone approved for immediate procurement and deployment. The K1000ULE sets new benchmarks in its category for endurance and range, operating without fuel and requiring minimal logistics. It can be rapidly deployed from its container to flight-ready status in about 10 minutes, making it highly suitable for sustained operations in contested environments. The drone has passed an independent cybersecurity assessment with zero vulnerabilities and received an Authority to Operate (ATO), underscoring its reliability and security for military missions. Equipped with AI-driven capabilities, the K1000ULE integrates seamlessly across multiple domains and supports complex operational challenges. It is runway-independent, capable of carrying multiple payloads, and functions as an autonomous communications gateway, extending and bridging tactical data links to support frameworks like JADC2