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R80D SkyRaider
Developed for U.S. Defense and Federal Government Customers, the R80D SkyRaider delivers a range of versatile Group 2-3 payload capabilities with the agility and single-operator deployment footprint of a proven Group 1 VTOL aircraft.
With its ability to carry and deliver multiple payloads up to 7.7 lbs, an open architecture, and one of the fastest, most powerful embedded artificial intelligence (AI) computing devices available on a sUAS, the SkyRaider is redefining what’s possible with a man-packable UAS.
R80D SkyRaider
Advanced Multi-Mission UAS
Developed for U.S. Defense and Federal Government Customers, the R80D SkyRaider delivers a range of versatile Group 2-3 payload capabilities with the agility and single-operator deployment footprint of a proven Group 1 VTOL aircraft. With its ability to carry and deliver multiple payloads up to 7.7 lbs, an open architecture, and one of the fastest, most powerful embedded artificial intelligence (AI) computing devices available on a sUAS, the R80D is redefining what’s possible with a man-packable UAS.
Built on a battle-tested UAS architecture, the R80D integrates specialized hardware and software to support the unique needs of the U.S. DoD and Federal Government users including proprietary hardware and software interfaces, ATAK/Nett Warrior integration and more.
The R80D’s expanded carrying capacity, open payload architecture, and dynamic and responsive flight control, provides an unprecedented level of flexibility in a single sUAS. Developed exclusively for U.S. DOD and Federal Agencies operating the R80D, RaiderOS adds enhanced communication channels designed to keep pace with both evolving mission requirements and cyber-security threats.
Designed to meet the rigorous specs of the US Government
The R80D's open architecture, including the Payload Development Kit (PDK) supporting payloads up to 7.7lbs, allows end users and integrators to expand the capability set of their aircraft
Advanced edge-of-network processing
Enabling object detection and classification
Semi-autonomous flight
Ability to thrive in GPS- or comms-denied environments
Flexible & Modular
The Unmanned Development Kits (UDK) further extend the R80D platform for end users, enabling complex integrations and rapid development of capabilities to meet tomorrow’s evolving mission sets
Resilient & Battle-Tested
The R80D’s carbon fiber and magnesium airframe is tested to IP-54/MIL810G environmental tolerances. In flight the R80D can withstand sustained winds up to 40 mph (65 kph), and operate up to 15,000’ MSL.
Autonomous & Intelligent
With multiple embedded NVIDIA TX2 processors, the R70 is a flying supercomputer with an engine for real-time artificial intelligence at the network edge, including object detection and classification. Four dedicated computer vision cameras
Class Leading Imaging & Multi-Mission Payloads Up To 3.5 Kg
With the StormCaster family of payloads, the R80D provides “Group 2 ISR in a Group 1 UAS”, and with the latest prop/motor updates R80D operators can now attach and deliver nearly any object up to 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
Payload
- Hot-Swappable
- Yes
- Custom
- Supported through the R70 Payload Development Kit (PDK)
- Carry, Drop, Empalce
- Osprey: Up to 3.5 kg (7.7lbs)
- Day Imager
- StormCaster-T: HDZoom 30, EO/IR MK-II
- Night Imager
- EO/IR MK-II
- Image Stills
- StormCaster-T
- 640 x 512 pixels
- HDZoom 30
- 20 megapixels (5184 x 3888 pixels)
- EO/IR MK-II
- 13 megapixels (4192 x 3104 pixels) / (640 x 512 pixels)
- Zoom
- StormCaster-T
- 5x optical, 15x digital
- HDZoom 30
- 30x optical, 60x digital
- EO/IR MK-II
- 4x digital
- Field of View
- StormCaster-T
- 31° to 6° optical, 2° with digital zoom
- HDZoom 30
- 68.6° to 2.6° (30x), 1.3° (60x)
- EO/IR MK-II
- 58° / 45° (13mm) or 32° (19mm)
- Video Resolution
- StormCaster-T
- 640 x 512 60 FPS, H.264 recorded
- HDZoom 30
- 1080p60 H.264 HD recorded
- EO/IR MK-II
- 640 x 512 / 8.33 FPS H.264 recorded
- Video Metadata
- Embedded STANAG 4609 KLV metadata
Item
- Height
- 17.7in (45cm)
- Total Length
- 53in (1.35m)Propeller tip to propeller tip
- Weight
- 11 lbs (5kg)
Performance
- Typical Endurance
- Over 40 minutes with standard propulsion system Tether Kit available
- Over 60 minutes with new XL Battery Packs, Available 2022
- Max Speed
- Ground Speed
- 50kph (31mph)
- Max Ascent Speed
- 4m/s (13ft/s)
- Max Descent Speed
- 3m/s (9ft/s)
Enviroment
- Temperature
- -20°C to 50°C (-4°F to 122°F)
- Wind
- 65kph sustained, 90kph gusting (40mph, 56mph
- Precipitaion
- IP-54, MIL-STD-810G
Data Link
- Frequency
- 915Mhz, 922Mhz, 2.2Ghz + other frequencies and waveforms
- Radio Range
- Up to 8km (5 miles) with standard base station
- Mission Data
- AES encryption, with a 256-bit physical key exchange
- Launce Time
- 3-5 Minutes
FLIR R80D SkyRaider
Night Multi-Mission Exercises with the FLIR R80D SkyRaider Advanced Multi-Mission UAS