The A2Z Longtail Autonomous Delivery Drone

Our proven Longtail platform is designed specifically for the A2Z AirDock. The Longtail ‘s customizable payload bay enables it to serve multi missions simultaneous from commercial cargo drone to on-demand patrol drone, or can be equipped with your unique payload requirements.

Aircraft
Longtail Cargo
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Maximum Range
Up to 20 km
5 kg payload
Maximum Payload
5 kg
All-Weather
Rain and snow-resistant
up to level 6 wind
AirDock Compatible
Built for dock-based
remote operations
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A2Z Longtail

The A2Z Longtail is a purpose-built commercial drone platform engineered for autonomous delivery, patrol, and remote operations at scale. Designed to integrate seamlessly with the A2Z AirDock ecosystem, the Longtail enables automated charging, mission dispatch, and continuous fleet availability without on-site personnel. Available in both single-battery and new dual-battery configurations, the platform can be tailored to different mission requirements. The dual-battery option provides battery redundancy for enhanced operational resilience, while maintaining a slightly reduced payload capacity compared to the single-battery configuration. The Longtail is offered in Cargo (Delivery Drone) and Patrol (Security / Patrol Drone) configurations, delivering up to 21.7 mi (35 km) of range while supporting applications ranging from medical logistics and maritime delivery to infrastructure inspection, public safety, and Drone as First Responder (DFR) operations. Combined with a network of AirDocks, the Longtail creates a scalable drone infrastructure capable of expanding operational coverage far beyond the limits of a single aircraft.

Customizable Payload Bay

The Longtail features a fully customizable payload bay that can easily adapt to a wide range of cameras, sensors, batteries, and onboard devices, including our patented RDS2 commercial drone winch. Available in both single-battery and dual-battery configurations, operators can optimize the aircraft for maximum payload capacity or select the new dual-battery option for added battery redundancy and increased mission resilience with a slightly reduced payload capability. This flexibility enables the Longtail to support cargo logistics, delivery drone operations, patrol missions, medical delivery drone applications, infrastructure inspection, and many other mission profiles.

Weatherproof Operations

Weatherproof design keeps drone operations in business through rain, sleet, and snow.

Main Features
  • Available in single-battery or dual-battery configurations for maximum payload capacity or battery redundancy
  • Onboard battery cell balancing during charging
  • Customizable payload bay adaptable for any mission
  • Weatherproof - safely fly in medium rain or snow
  • Multi-Link Communication Hub (3G, 4G LTE, 5G) + radio communications
  • Onboard web-connected & AI-enabled companion computer
  • Onboard battery heating system for cold-weather operations (optional)
Longtail Cargo
  • Integrated RDS2 Delivery Winch system to deliver and pick up payloads from altitude
  • Dual camera system
  • Available in single-battery and dual-battery configurations to optimize for maximum payload capacity or battery redundancy
  • Up to 12.4 mi / 20 km range with an 11 lb / 5 kg payload suspended beneath the RDS2 Delivery Winch (single-battery configuration), cruising at an altitude of up to 200 m above ground level
Longtail Patrol
  • Three-axis stabilized thermal 4K gimbal camera
  • High-power LED spotlight
  • High-power megaphone
  • Available in single-battery and dual-battery configurations to optimize for maximum endurance or provide added battery redundancy for critical patrol missions
  • Up to 21.7 mi / 35 km range with the included patrol payloads (single-battery configuration), cruising at an altitude of up to 400 ft above ground level
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Longtail Battery Options

Single vs. Dual Battery

Compare Longtail single- and dual-battery configurations for cargo and patrol operations. Select a mission type below to compare aircraft layouts, performance specifications, and primary advantages.

Cargo Configuration

Single Battery

Top-down view of the Longtail Cargo single-battery aircraft

Maximum Payload

Designed for cargo missions where maximizing available payload capacity is the primary requirement.

Cargo Configuration

Dual Battery

Top-down view of the Longtail Cargo dual-battery aircraft

Battery Redundancy

Designed for critical cargo missions where additional battery redundancy is prioritized.

Battery Setup
1 Battery
2 Batteries
Maximum Payload
Up to 10 kg
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Maximum Range
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Aircraft Weight
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Primary Advantage
Maximum Payload
Battery Redundancy
Choose Single Battery

Best for delivery, pickup, maritime, medical, and logistics missions that require the greatest available payload capacity.

Choose Dual Battery

Best for critical cargo operations where additional battery redundancy takes priority over maximum available payload.

CONFIGURE YOUR PAYLOAD

Configure a delivery drone or patrol aircraft by selecting an operation type, battery configuration, and payload modules. Each operation loads a recommended starting configuration.

Choose your aircraft and payload configuration
Battery Configuration
Camera
RDS2 Winch
Parachute
Searchlight
Megaphone
View Longtail Details
Total Weight With Payload
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Single-battery payload capacity
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Total Payload Weight
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selected modules
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Longtail Applications

Built For Real-World Drone Operations

The Longtail supports cargo delivery, patrol, emergency response, maritime operations, and inter-site transport with a modular aircraft platform designed for dock-based remote missions.

Medical Delivery

Shore-To-Ship

Inter-Site Transport

Search & Rescue

Last-Mile Logistics

 
 
A2Z Software

Operate the Longtail Across A Connected AirDock Network

The Longtail is built for more than individual flights. Paired with AirDock infrastructure and A2Z’s software tools, teams can coordinate delivery, patrol, and multi-mission operations across a scalable remote network.

Mission Planning
  • Plan and execute missions over LTE
  • Create repeatable flight routes
  • Set mission parameters and operational boundaries
Fleet Management
  • Control and manage your fleet from one application
  • View aircraft availability across AirDock locations
  • Monitor aircraft status, battery levels, and mission readiness
Live Mission Monitoring
  • Access flight data and live video feeds
  • Track live mission progress and aircraft location
  • Receive operational alerts and mission updates
Reporting & Records
  • Review mission history and flight activity
  • Access patrol reports and delivery records
  • Support operational review and customer reporting
A2Z Drone Delivery remote operations center

Remote Fleet Operations Management

A2Z’s flight operations software supports Longtail deployments across AirDock networks, helping operators manage aircraft, missions, and network activity from a remote operations center.

A2Z Drone Delivery web application interface

Client Web Application

A2Z’s web-based interface gives customers a simple way to monitor Longtail missions, review activity, and stay connected to delivery or patrol operations in progress.

 
Sales & System Inquiries

Ready To Build Your Longtail Drone Operations Network?

Talk with A2Z about payload requirements, mission profiles, single-battery or dual-battery configurations, AirDock integration, and how the Longtail delivery drone can support delivery, patrol, DFR, maritime, or multi-mission operations.

Range Up to 21 mi / 35 km
Payload Up to 22 lb / 10 kg
Battery Single or dual-battery configurations
Operations Delivery, patrol, DFR, search & rescue, maritime
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A2Z Longtail delivery drone