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UID: FPV-S-898515
SURVEILLANCE FPV
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SURVEILLANCE FPV

Reusable FPV platforms engineered for real-time intelligence gathering, forward overwatch, and target acquisition in contested environments. Dual EO/IR sensor payloads deliver 4K day imaging and FLIR thermal detection in zero-light conditions. Single operator deployable in under 60 seconds from any terrain — no ground equipment required.

Max Control Range
12KM
Max Endurance
42MIN
Acoustic Signature
44dB
Deploy Time
60SEC

Technical Matrix

Platform Dynamics

frame Size7–10 inch multi-rotor
propulsionElectric brushless — noise-dampened props
max Speed28 m/s
control RangeUp to 12 km
endurance38–42 minutes per charge
operating AltitudeUp to 4,500 m ASL
wind ResistanceUp to 12 m/s
weight1.4–1.8 kg
deploy TimeUnder 60 seconds
operator Count1 operator
reusableENABLED
expendableDISABLED

Sensor Suite

day Camera4K 60fps — Sony STARVIS CMOS, 3-axis gimbal
thermal CameraFLIR Boson+ 640×512 — NETD ≤30mK LWIR FLIR Neutrino cooled MWIR
optical Zoom30× optical (day) 8× digital (thermal)
night VisionYes — FLIR thermal, no illuminator required
human DetectionUp to 800 m
vehicle DetectionUp to 2,000 m
video Feed1080p HD real-time, AES-256 encrypted
latencyUnder 28 ms

Guidance & Autonomy

gpsENABLED
gps DeniedYes — optical flow + barometric IMU fusion
obstacle AvoidanceYes — forward and downward sensors
return To BaseYes — auto-RTB on signal loss or low battery
waypoint FlightENABLED
position HoldGPS-hold and optical-flow-hold

Communications

data LinkEncrypted 2.4 GHz 5.8 GHz dual-band, frequency-hopping
encryptionAES-256
compatibilityATAK (Android Tactical Assault Kit), NATO C2

Core Systems & Capabilities

Persistent Overwatch
FLIR Thermal Night Ops
GPS-Denied Navigation
Real-Time Encrypted Video
ATAK Compatible
Single Operator
AI Motion Detection
Hot-Swap Battery

Operational Profiles

01

Urban Overwatch

Loiters silently above an urban engagement zone streaming real-time thermal and visual feeds to squad ATAK devices. Acoustic signature of 44–52 dB is inaudible beyond 15 metres in urban ambient noise.

02

Route Surveillance

Pre-programmed autonomous waypoint patrol of supply routes and chokepoints. AI motion detection alerts operators to heat signatures without continuous manual piloting.

03

Forward Observation

Replaces human forward observers in high-risk positions. Holds GPS-denied optical flow position while streaming target coordinates to fire mission controllers.

Export Compliance Matrix

MIL-STD-810H
ITAR Controlled
AS9100D
MTCR Category II
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