Extend fleet reach
ORKA, from CiS, gives naval forces an organic airborne layer for surveillance, identification and mission support. Up to 75 minutes of endurance, a modular 5 kg payload and multi-sensor options extend awareness beyond the line of sight of surface platforms, helping commanders detect, classify and track activity without deploying additional resources.
Launch, loiter, land
ORKA can take off, execute its mission and return autonomously to stationary or moving platforms. Paired with ORKA Dock, it becomes a persistent shipborne capability with automated launch, precision recovery and optional charging. ORKA Dock can be installed on the mission decks of SQ24 and SQ30, creating an integrated surface-air system for distributed operations.
Extended awareness
Project EO, IR, night-vision, laser-ranging and other payloads beyond the surface horizon for faster identification and decision-making.
Mission flexibility
Reconfigure modular payloads for ISR, mapping, communications relay and specialist effects as mission requirements change.
Collaborative autonomy
Operate from moving uncrewed or crewed platforms with autonomous mission execution and Nato standard communications.
At a glance
Headline figures
Up to 75 mins
Endurance
5 kg
Payload
Up to 100 kph
Speed
Up to 14 m/s
Wind resistance
Questions
Frequently asked
Key questions about deploying and integrating ORKA. For mission-specific configurations, payload integration or technical assurance, speak to the Sentiq team.
