Attis Aviation Flies ROC VTOL Drone for First Time, Targeting Long-Endurance Missions Without Runways
Attis Aviation has flown its ROC drone for the first time, marking an early milestone for an Israeli unmanned aircraft designed to operate without a runway.
The company said the aircraft was developed and manufactured entirely in Israel. ROC combines fixed-wing flight characteristics with vertical takeoff and landing capability, aiming to deliver longer-range performance while keeping the flexibility to launch and recover in confined areas.
Attis positioned the platform between small tactical drones and larger unmanned aircraft. That places ROC in a segment where operators want more endurance and reach than compact systems can provide, but without the infrastructure demands and footprint often associated with bigger aircraft.
The first flight is a key validation step for the program, though the company did not disclose further technical specifications or the next test milestones. If development stays on track, ROC could broaden options for missions that require persistent coverage, longer range, and runway-independent operations from restricted sites.