FLIR
Black Hornet
The Black Hornet PRS equips the non-specialist dismounted soldier with immediate covert situational awareness (SA). Game-changing EO and IR technology bridges the gap between aerial and ground-based sensors, with the same SA as a larger UAV and threat location capabilities of UGVs.
Extremely light, nearly silent, and with a flight time up to 25 minutes, the combat-proven, pocket-sized Black Hornet PRS transmits live video and HD still images back to the operator. Sold to qualified purchasers.
FLIR Black Hornet
Airborne Personal Reconnaissance System
Black Hornet PRS arms modern warfighters with an easy-to-carry, truly pocket-sized solution they can deploy anywhere day or night. Black Hornet PRS takes on the mission of quietly looking for threats around corners, overhead, or beyond the next ridge. Extremely light at 33 grams, nearly silent, and with a flight time of up to 25 minutes, the combat-proven, pocket-sized Black Hornet transmits live video and HD still images back to the operator’s safe location.
With a less-than 33-gram UAV, GCS with integral UAV containers, Black Hornet PRS is compact and requires minimal training. An upgraded GCS features removable mission data SD cards, increased processing capability, improved user interface, robust chargers, and enhanced vision-based navigation. Imagery is transmitted through encrypted data link with ranges up to 2 km to safely engage targets beyond visual line-of-sight. The world's smallest and lightest, the proven Black Hornet PRS provides dismounted soldiers autonomous, mission-critical SA.
Detect and identify threats day and night without being detected
Extraordinarily low visual and audible signatures and a small profile
Allow covert operation and increased security for dismounted soldiers
Rapidly engage targets beyond visual line-of-sight, and conduct weapon effectiveness assessment
SQUAD-LEVEL IMMEDIATE COVERT SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Save lives and minimize collateral damage. Detect and identify threats day and night without being detected. Increase speed and expand maneuver options.
COVERT AIRBORNE SENSOR
Extraordinarily low visual and audible signatures and a light, small profile allow covert operation and increased security for dismounted soldiers.
BEYOND VISUAL LINE-OF-SIGHT CAPABILITY
Expand visual range in complex and urban environments. Rapidly engage targets beyond visual line-of-sight, and conduct real-time weapon effectiveness assessment.
Item
- Rotor Diameter
- 123 mm (4.8 in)
- Total length
- 168 mm (6.6 in)
- Weight
- 33 grams (1.16 oz)
Signature
- Visual Detection
- Best in class, details upon request
- Audio
- Best in class, details upon request
Payload
- Replaceable
- Yes
- Day Imager
- 2 EO Cameras
- Night Imager
- Fused thermal and EO with user selectable LED light
Mission Data
- AES 256 encrypted Video, Snapshots, and Metadata
- Removeable 64 Gb SD-card for mission data AES 256
- STANAG 4609 and Cursor on Target (COT) compliant
- ATAK Compatible
- Can be integrated with selected BMS
Performance
- Endurance
- Up to 25 minutes
- Max. speed
- 6 m/sec ground speed (~20 ft/sec)
Enviroment
- Temperature
- -10°C to +43°C
- Wind
- 15 knots/gust 20 knots
- Precipitation
- 2.5 mm (.1 in)//hr (Light rain)
Data Link
- Frequency
- Details on request
- Radio Range
- 2 km (1.24 mi)
- Performance
- Encrypted, dynamic power, frequency hopping, beyond line-of- sight
Launch Time
- 30-120 Seconds depending on launch mode
Resolution
- EO Video
- 640x480
- EO Snapshot
- 1600x12
- Thermal Imaging Video
- 160x120
- Thermal Imaging Video Snapshot
- 160x120
Flight Modes
- Auto and Manual Hover & Stare
- Route and user selectable waypoint actions
- Automatic return
- Lost link
Navigation
- GNSS navigation
- Vision Base Navigation for GPS-denied and indoor operation upgrade (option)
- Embedded Vector and Raster maps (upgrade option)
FLIR - Black Hornet
Hands-on with FLIR Black Hornet VRS at AUSA