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United States Anduril Industries
Bolt-M
A man-portable vertical-takeoff quadrotor. The Bolt-M munition variant carries a modular anti-personnel or anti-armour warhead and uses onboard autonomy for target tracking and terminal engagement with minimal operator workload.
In service since 2024
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗
Pricing: Unit cost not disclosed
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
US ITAR-controlled
Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.
Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
In service since 2024. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Competitive field
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Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Cruise speed Sustained economical speed. Determines transit time to station. | 72 km/h |
|---|---|
| Endurance Time on station. Critical for UAVs and patrol platforms, higher means longer persistent coverage. On a ground robot, published continuous run time on a full charge or fuel tank. | 0.8 h |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Warhead Warhead mass. Heavier generally means larger effect radius, at the cost of range. | 2 kg |
|---|---|
| Warhead type Blast-fragmentation, shaped charge (HEAT), penetrator, thermobaric or nuclear-capable. | Modular anti-personnel / anti-armour |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 5 kg |
|---|---|
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 0 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Electric quadrotor |
|---|
Specifications compiled from public Anduril Industries and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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Turkish Aerospace Industries ANKA-S Frequently asked questions
How much does the Anduril Industries Bolt-M weigh? +
The Anduril Industries Bolt-M has a combat weight of 5 kg.
How many crew does the Anduril Industries Bolt-M require? +
The Anduril Industries Bolt-M requires a crew of 0.
What is the Anduril Industries Bolt-M used for? +
The Anduril Industries Bolt-M is a uav / drone typically used for loitering munition, precision strike.
How much does the Anduril Industries Bolt-M cost? +
Anduril Industries Bolt-M: Unit cost not disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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