Primoco One 150 Highlights Czech Long Endurance UAV Capability for Modern Military Operations.

Primoco UAV is showcasing its One 150 fully autonomous fixed-wing UAV during Future Forces 2026 in Prague, where Army Recognition observed the Czech-built platform as armed forces increasingly seek persistent surveillance systems able to operate with limited ground infrastructure. With a 30 kg payload capacity, a cruising speed of around 120 km/h, and long-endurance autonomous operation, the One 150 can carry a wide range of sensors and mission equipment for ISR, border monitoring, and support to deployed forces. Its combination of endurance, autonomy, and payload flexibility gives military operators a persistent intelligence-gathering capability while reducing the personnel and infrastructure required for sustained missions.

Primoco UAV is showcasing its Czech-built One 150 long-endurance UAV at Future Forces 2026 in Prague, highlighting its 15-hour endurance, 30 kg payload capacity and NATO-certified ISR capability (Picture Source: Army Recognition Group)

At Future Forces 2026 in Prague, Czech manufacturer Primoco UAV is presenting its One 150 fully autonomous unmanned aircraft, a platform developed for persistent surveillance, security and military support missions. The system is drawing attention as armed forces increasingly seek persistent intelligence and surveillance capabilities able to operate with limited infrastructure and reduced personnel requirements. Army Recognition Group, attending Future Forces Forum as an Official Media Partner, is reporting from Prague on the technologies and companies shaping the next generation of European defense capabilities.

Primoco UAV brings to the exhibition a distinctly Czech aerospace solution backed by extensive in-house research and development. The company positions itself among Europe's leading manufacturers of medium-sized fully autonomous unmanned aircraft, with an engineering approach centered on internal development, continuous innovation and adaptation to specific customer requirements. This philosophy is reflected in the One 150, a 150 kg-class fixed-wing UAV designed to combine autonomy, mission flexibility and substantial payload capacity.

The aircraft can carry payloads of up to 30 kg and cruises at approximately 120 km/h, allowing the integration of electro-optical sensors, radar, radio-frequency equipment and other mission systems for military and civilian operations. From a defense perspective, this combination is particularly relevant because the same airframe can be configured for ISR, communications support, electronic warfare support, border surveillance and battlefield reconnaissance requirements rather than being limited to a single mission profile. Primoco UAV's professional presentation at Future Forces highlights not only the aircraft itself but also the company's broader ability to develop a modular unmanned capability around increasingly complex operational requirements.

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Endurance is central to the One 150 concept. Primoco states that the aircraft can achieve up to 15 hours of continuous flight at a cruising speed of 120 km/h, corresponding to as much as 1,800 km in a single mission under the performance description published by the company. The current technical parameter table on the same product page separately lists 10 hours of endurance and a maximum range of 1,200 km. Its payload architecture can accommodate electro-optical systems, radar and other sophisticated sensors for both line-of-sight and non-line-of-sight operations. Available optical capabilities include cameras with resolution up to 4K and 90x optical zoom, thermal imaging systems, multispectral sensors and very high-resolution imaging equipment exceeding 150 megapixels.

Primoco also identifies SIGINT and ELINT equipment, VHF/UHF signal analysis, communications and navigation jamming equipment and SAR radar with GMTI/MMTI functionality among potential mission configurations. This sensor flexibility significantly broadens the platform's military relevance: rather than serving only as an airborne observation asset, the One 150 can potentially contribute to reconnaissance, target detection, electronic support, communications and persistent situational awareness across a wide operational area.

The One 150 is supported by a comprehensive ground control architecture designed to reduce the manpower and infrastructure required for deployment. According to Primoco, direct control can be maintained within a radius of up to 200 km, while mission data can be transmitted in real time over substantially greater distances. Communications are protected using AES 256 encryption, and a two-person crew consisting of a pilot and sensor operator can manage multiple aircraft simultaneously from a single ground station. An experienced crew can prepare the UAV for operations within approximately 30 minutes, while the aircraft requires only a suitable paved runway or an appropriate straight section of road. For armed forces, this combination has an important operational implication: an unmanned ISR capability that does not depend on a large established air base can potentially be dispersed more easily and positioned closer to areas where persistent surveillance is required. Primoco additionally states that the direct operating cost of its UAV is 50 to 90 percent lower than an equivalent manned solution, adding an economic dimension to the platform's endurance, reduced infrastructure demands and limited crew requirements.

For military customers, Primoco UAV's regulatory and certification achievements strengthen the One 150's position beyond that of a conventional commercial unmanned aircraft. The company states that the aircraft obtained NATO STANAG 4703 certification in March 2025, while Primoco is also approved as a military aeronautical design and production organization under the EMAR 21 framework. Its Future Forces exhibitor profile further highlights the company's EASA LUC SAIL III authorization for a 150 kg fixed-wing aircraft. These credentials are strategically important because military UAV procurement increasingly concerns not only airframe performance but also airworthiness, regulatory compliance, integration into controlled and non-segregated airspace and the ability of a manufacturer to maintain recognized engineering and production processes. Combined with Primoco's training, maintenance and worldwide support capabilities, these achievements demonstrate the engineering and organizational maturity behind the aircraft and reinforce the company's professional standing among customers seeking unmanned systems for demanding defense and security missions.

The presentation of the Primoco One 150 at Future Forces 2026 demonstrates how the Czech defense and aerospace industry is developing increasingly mature unmanned capabilities for contemporary operational requirements. Primoco UAV's combination of autonomous operation, substantial sensor payload capacity, extended endurance, encrypted command and control architecture, reduced infrastructure requirements and recognized aviation certifications gives the One 150 a credible position in the expanding military UAV sector. Its significance lies particularly in its ability to accommodate multiple intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, communications and electronic-support functions on a single adaptable air vehicle while maintaining a comparatively compact operational footprint.

Future Forces Forum provides an especially relevant international stage for this technology, bringing military representatives, government institutions, defense companies, research organizations and security specialists together in Prague to connect emerging technologies with real operational requirements. With Primoco UAV presenting the One 150 in a professional and technically focused manner, the aircraft reinforces both the company's aerospace credentials and the wider contribution of Czech industry to Europe's evolving unmanned aviation capabilities. Army Recognition Group's presence as an Official Media Partner further provides international visibility to the technologies and industrial developments showcased at this major Central European defense and security event.

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Written by Teoman S. Nicanci – Defense Analyst, Army Recognition Group

Teoman S. Nicanci holds degrees in Political Science, Comparative and International Politics, and International Relations and Diplomacy from leading Belgian universities, with research focused on Russian strategic behavior, defense technology, and modern warfare. He is a defense analyst at Army Recognition, specializing in the global defense industry, military armament, and emerging defense technologies.