A low-cost, rapidly deployable Group 2 fixed-wing UAS built for scalable one-way attack operations, C-UAS training, and persistent wide-area surveillance at extended range.
The ROMEO Series RC-1 "Regime Change" is LyteForge's Group 2 fixed-wing UAS purpose-built as a low-cost, scalable one-way attack solution for defense and intelligence operations. Delivering 1–3 hours of endurance with a 5 lb payload, the RC-1 enables persistent surveillance and tactical flexibility across a broad operational envelope.
Its modular architecture supports easy field repair, rapid customization, and tool-less assembly — reducing sustainment burden while adapting to evolving mission requirements. Pneumatic launch and electric propulsion enable rapid fielding with minimal logistical footprint in austere and expeditionary environments.
Purpose-built for one-way attack, C-UAS red air, and extended surveillance — every capability engineered for operational impact.
10 ft wingspan and 10,000 ft MSL service ceiling deliver extended-range flight performance beyond the limitations of small rotary-wing UAS, enabling standoff engagement and wide-area coverage.
1.5–3.5 hour flight time (no payload) and up to 3 hours with a 5 lb payload enable sustained presence over target areas, persistent ISR, and time-sensitive engagement windows that small UAS cannot match.
Low-cost design and modular integration points support mass, distributed one-way attack employment — enabling increased sortie density, high-volume operations, and repeatable precision effects at scale.
Supports ISR sensor packages, communications relay, and mission-specific payloads. Modular payload integration points allow rapid reconfiguration between mission profiles without full system redesign.
Vehicle-based pneumatic launcher enables runway-independent operations from austere and forward-deployed locations, reducing logistics requirements and enabling rapid mission initiation in contested environments.
Field-level repair capability with tool-less assembly reduces downtime and lifecycle cost. Modular design minimizes sustainment burden while maintaining operational readiness across extended deployment cycles.
* Gas-powered variant
Defined integration points for payloads, guidance systems, communications, and mission packages support rapid configuration, field-level repair, and mission-specific tailoring without full system redesign.
Adaptable flight control logic, waypoint navigation, and terminal guidance integration support repeatable strike profiles, dynamic retasking, and execution across varied operational environments.
Fixed-wing aerodynamic efficiency and electric propulsion maximize operational range and loiter time, enabling forward deployment, standoff engagement, and sustained presence over the target area.
Low-cost architecture and modular design enable distributed employment and high operational tempo.
Purpose-built for one-way attack missions with configurable payload integration supporting precision effects delivery at range with minimal collateral risk.
Fixed-wing performance enables engagement at distances beyond small UAS limitations — extending the operational envelope for strike, ISR, and C-UAS training missions.
Low-cost design supports mass, distributed employment and increased sortie density — enabling repeatable operations across high-tempo, resource-constrained environments.
Modular architecture enables quick payload reconfiguration for evolving mission requirements — from OWA to persistent ISR to C-UAS red air without full system replacement.
Electric propulsion and pneumatic vehicle-based launch system support low-logistics, runway-independent deployment in austere and expeditionary forward operating environments.
Purpose-configured as a red air target for counter-UAS training operations, providing a realistic, repeatable, and cost-effective threat replication platform for C-UAS force development.
Connect with LyteForge to configure the RC-1 for your mission profile — OWA, C-UAS training, or persistent wide-area ISR.