AL-150
The AL-150 is a fixed-wing tactical unmanned aerial vehicle produced by Aeroland UAV, a Hong Kong-based manufacturer.
Overview
Independent, citable coverage of the AL-150 is scarce. The Center for a New American Security's Proliferated Drones database lists Aeroland UAV as based in Hong Kong and records a detailed specification set for the AL-150 consistent with a medium-endurance fixed-wing tactical platform. Separately, Shephard Media's defence-industry news service describes Aeroland UAV as a "Hong Kong UAV firm" that, at the 2015 Dubai Airshow, signed a letter of intent for the potential sale of up to 200 unmanned systems to an undisclosed Middle Eastern buyer. That report concerns a related model (the AL-200) rather than the AL-150 specifically, but it independently corroborates the company's Hong Kong origin. No production status, first-flight date, or confirmed operator could be verified from allow-listed sources for the AL-150 itself.
Design and capabilities
Per the CNAS database, the AL-150 has a length of 3.5 m and a wingspan of 8 m, with a maximum take-off weight of 150 kg. It carries a mission payload of up to 40 kg, reaches a maximum speed of 140 km/h, and has a service ceiling of 5,000 m. Its endurance is listed at 16 hours and its range at 750 km, a combination consistent with a medium-altitude, long-endurance tactical class. No verified source specifies the AL-150's engine type, launch/recovery method, or sensor payload.
- Length: 3.5 m
- Wingspan: 8 m
- Maximum take-off weight: 150 kg
- Payload: up to 40 kg
- Maximum speed: 140 km/h
- Service ceiling: 5,000 m
- Endurance: 16 hours
- Range: 750 km
Operational history
Available sourcing does not confirm an operational history for the AL-150 specifically. Shephard Media's 2015 reporting shows Aeroland UAV actively marketing its unmanned systems to a prospective Middle Eastern government buyer around that time. No confirmed sale, delivery, or in-service operator for the AL-150 by name has been identified through allow-listed sources.
Frequently asked questions
What is the AL-150?
It is a fixed-wing tactical UAV made by Aeroland UAV, with a maximum take-off weight of 150 kg.
Where is Aeroland UAV based?
Hong Kong, per Shephard Media's defence-industry reporting and the CNAS Proliferated Drones database.
What is its endurance and range?
The CNAS database lists an endurance of 16 hours and a range of 750 km.
How much payload can it carry?
Up to 40 kg, according to the CNAS specification listing.
What is its top speed and operating ceiling?
A maximum speed of 140 km/h and a service ceiling of 5,000 m are listed in the CNAS database.
Is the AL-150 confirmed in military service?
No specific operator or delivery has been independently confirmed; it is classified here as military/tactical based on its specification profile and its listing in a military-drone proliferation database.
