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HitchHiker Orion class

High-speed interceptors, built for volume.

Positioned by Perimaster C4ISR, the Orion class intercepts fast, tracks autonomously and neutralizes kinetically or by payload, using automotive-grade parts for rapid, low-cost production.

HitchHiker Orion in flight above the clouds HitchHiker Orion E
The system in the field

One integrated system, three elements.

The Launch Canister, DATO take-off system and HitchHiker Orion work together as a single deployable capability, from a sealed box on the ground to interception at altitude.

Asterion · System Overview
01Ground launch system

Launch Canister

A rugged canister that opens autonomously and stays network-connected on the ground, launching the DATO and HitchHiker on command for rapid, unattended deployment.

02Drone assisted take-off

DATO system

A quadcopter that lifts the Orion rapidly and vertically to altitude, so the interceptor spends no on-board energy on the climb, maximizing range, payload and efficiency.

03Interceptor

HitchHiker Orion

Released at altitude, the high-speed interceptor tracks its target autonomously and neutralizes it kinetically or by payload, guided into position by Perimaster C4ISR.


The interceptor

A true multi-role platform

The Orion class is part of Asterion's networked kill chain, intercepting targets and following them autonomously while streaming high-resolution imagery. State-of-the-art design delivers exceptional speed, stability and range in remarkably small dimensions, making it equally effective for rapid neutralization and fast, low-signature reconnaissance.

  • GuidanceAutonomous · heat-signature
  • NeutralizationKinetic or payload
  • LaunchDATO · vertical take-off
  • LinksMilli-Core · unjammable
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HitchHiker intercepting a target drone Live intercept

The lineup

Three variants. One design philosophy.

Cost-effective excellence in the smallest possible package, from electric today to supersonic tomorrow.

Development roadmap

From electric today to supersonic by 2027.


HitchHiker Orion

Order the Orion E, or plan for what's next.

The Orion E is available to order now. Talk to us about custom dimensions and future variants.