FLIR Systems has won a $39.6-million contract to deliver FLIR Black Hornet Personal Reconnaissance Systems (PRS) in support of the United States Army. These miniature drones will support platoon as well as small unit level surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities as part of the Soldier Borne Sensor (SBS) Program.
The Black Hornet Nano measures just 4″ × 1″, weighs just over 0.5-ounces, and is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. It comes equipped with three cameras – one looking forward, one looking straight down, and one pointing downward at 45° – that provide the operator with full-motion video and still images. One system consists of two drones and a full charge is good for around 25-minutes of flight time. These UAVs aren’t slow either, as they can hit a top speed of 11mph.
- 1. Ultra-Light Compact Body with Travel Safety.At merely 151 grams and C0 certification, this mini drone is ultra-portable to carry anywhere. Equipped with fully wrapped propeller protectors, it eliminates risks during transit and in-air flight for total peace of mind.
- 2. Palm Launch & Touchless Gesture Flight.It supports direct takeoff and landing on your palm. Built-in gesture sensing lets you pilot the drone without holding the remote, bringing you a fluid, effortless flying journey.
- 3. Stable Intelligent Subject Follow & Smart Watch Linkage.Powered by ActiveTrack intelligent tracking technology, the drone locks onto your target steadily. Pair it with an Apple Watch to stream real-time aerial footage, monitor flight data, or activate voice commands to tweak tracking modes.
We are proud to be selected by the U.S. Army for the SBS Program of Record. This contract represents a significant milestone with the operational large-scale deployment of nano-UAVs into the world’s most powerful Army. This contract is a major win for the newly established Unmanned Systems & Integrated Solutions business division at FLIR and demonstrates the strong and urgent demand for nano-UAV technology offered by FLIR,” said Jim Cannon, President and CEO of FLIR Systems.
